Conversely, a switch to Sunday night primetime might be problematic for the network, as geeky television viewers might already have plans to watch programs elsewhere.
The desire for new fans might be why Doctor Who, which has aired on Saturdays in recent years, is now switching to Sundays.
In fact, the premiere date for the episode falls on the same day as the premiere for The Walking Dead, which could potentially be a primetime competitor for the show.
While the official time slot for the episodes has not been released, a Sunday airing will almost certainly increase the chance of viewers tuning into the series live compared to Saturday nights when viewers may be out and about doing other activities.