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Antena 1 show ‘Furnicuțele’ sees major audience growth in season 2 debut
The second season of the television show ‘Furnicuțele’ has achieved significant audience growth on Antena 1. According to data analyzed for the urban audience aged 21 to 54 between September 7 and 11, 2026, the program's first week saw a 120% increase in market share and a 73% increase in rating compared to the same period in 2025.
Key performance metrics include a 45% rise in average viewing time and a 26% increase in the volume of unique viewers. The show's success has contributed to Antena 1 rising one position in the general audience rankings.
Specific episode highlights include the September 9 broadcast featuring guest Emilian, which reached a record 2.3 rating and 20.3% market share. Other notable performances included the September 7 episode with Chef Richard Abou Zaki, which achieved a 2.3 rating and 17.5% market share during the 18:00–18:58 interval, surpassing PRO TV.
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Antena 1 · Antena Group · Cătălin Măruță · Kanal D · PRO TV
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The September 7 edition featuring Chef Richard Abou Zaki recorded a 2.0 rating and 16.5% market share. www.romaniatv.net · antenastars.ro · jurnalul.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] The September 9 edition featuring guest Emilian achieved a record 2.3 rating and 20.3% market share. www.romaniatv.net · antenastars.ro · jurnalul.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first week of season 2 saw a 120% increase in market share and a 73% increase in rating compared to the first week of September 2025. www.romaniatv.net · antenastars.ro · jurnalul.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] Average viewing time increased by 45% and unique viewers increased by 26% compared to the same period in 2025. www.romaniatv.net · antenastars.ro · jurnalul.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cătălin Măruță joined the cast for the new season alongside characters Scamă, Blană, Oase, and Radu Ciucă. antenastars.ro · jurnalul.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] The show's performance caused Antena 1 to rise one position in the general audience rankings. www.romaniatv.net · antenastars.ro · jurnalul.ro