Jon Hamm’s hitApple TV+drama has been overtaken by a new,Ted Lasso-like sports comedy on streaming just one day after the acclaimed show’s release.Ted Lassopaved the way for the popularity of comedies on Apple TV+thanks to its charm, wit, and popularity. Some of the more popular comedies on the platform have been spearheaded by one of its co-creators, Bill Lawrence. He went on to co-createShrinkingand acted as the sole showrunner forBad Monkey. Both shows have been renewed, withShrinkingseason 3currently in production.
AsTed Lassoseason 4also gears up for its own production, the streaming service has been releasing other comedic TV shows from other creators. Some of their more recent ones include theperiod comedyPalm Royale, satirical seriesThe Studio, and even a sci-fi comedy,Murderbot, which is currently airing as of writing. Recently, though, a new series has arrived on the platform; a sports comedy that has already knocked Hamm’s latest drama,Your Friends & Neighbors, down to a Number 2 spot on the streamer’s popularity rankings.
Stick Has Overtaken Your Friends & Neighbors One Day After Release
The Comedy Premiered With Its First 3 Episodes
Apple TV+’s new sports comedy,Stick, has managed to surpass Hamm’sYour Friends & Neighborsone day after its premiere. Thecast ofStickis led by Owen Wilson, who plays Pryce Cahill, a former professional golfer and current golf coach who takes golfing prodigy Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager) under his wing to help bolster his own career. The show currently sits at an 83% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, which praise Wilson’s performance and the entertaining, comedic storylines it offers.
Now,Apple TV+has confirmed that, as of August 12, 2025,Stickhas overtakenYour Friends & Neighborsin the “Most Popular Now” section of the platform.The sports comedy is now Number 1 on the streaming service, while Hamm’s show sits at Number 2. While the streamer doesn’t provide exact numbers as to how popular each show currently is, the comedy overtaking the drama so quickly shows how Wilson’s new series is already proving itself a strong performer. Despite how new the series is, it’s already garnering a large crowd.
Our Take On Stick Overtaking Your Friends & Neighbors In Popularity
Unsurprising Given How New The Show Is
SinceYour Friends & Neighborsseason 1 endedon August 04, 2025, it was only a matter of time before a fresh series overtook it in rankings. However,Stick’s popularity was a very quick succession to the drama, even surpassing currently airing shows likeMurderbotin the process. It emphasizes just how instantly popular Wilson’s golf comedy is for the platform, with the series making a strong impression right from the start.
