Archive · 23 Aug 2025
"The Rainmaker" Legal Drama Gets Strong Premiere Ratings
The new TV show "The Rainmaker" based on John Grisham's book, had a great start!
It's about a young lawyer taking on a big courtroom battle.
The show was shown on USA Network and other channels at the same time, attracting many viewers.
This premiere had the most viewers for a new show from Versant in a while.
The show is about a young lawyer uncovering secrets, with the help of his boss and a paralegal.
The show stars Milo Callaghan, John Slattery and Madison Iseman.
"The Rainmaker" premiered with a strong viewership of 2.2 million in its first three days.
The legal drama simulcast across five networks and Peacock.
The premiere is the most-viewed original series premiere in the Versant portfolio since 2021.
The show stars Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, and Madison Iseman.
The series is based on a John Grisham novel.
- Who
- Stars Milo Callaghan, John Slattery and Madison Iseman.
- What
- The premiere of the legal drama, "The Rainmaker".
- When
- Premiered recently.
- Where
- Aired on USA Network and other channels.
- Why
- To bring the John Grisham novel to TV.
- Show Title
- "The Rainmaker"
- Network
- USA Network
- Premiere Viewership
- 2.2M in first three days
- Based On
- John Grisham novel
- Production Companies
- Lionsgate, Blumhouse
- Showrunner
- Michael Seitzman