From a media release:

RATINGS TO DIE FOR: THE KIDS IN THE HALL – DEATH COMES TO TOWN

• Reaps a million viewers

Fearlessly pushing boundaries, THE KIDS IN THE HALL – DEATH COMES TO TOWN season premiere last night snagged 1.054 million viewers, 600,000 in the coveted age 25-54 category. During their 15-year hiatus from network television, the Kids have continued to grow their audiences online and attract new fans across several generations.

“Wow, if we had numbers like this the first time around, we may not have stopped!” comments Executive Producer Bruce McCulloch. “We are thrilled with the response and very happy that the CBC gave us this opportunity and a great creative environment. We feel really lucky.”

*All numbers based on overnight unconfirmed PPM Data.

From Torontoist:

• Back in the Hall: Scott Thompson
  “While he relishes being back with the group that made him both a gay and Canadian icon, personal tragedy made the process of working on Death Comes to Town extremely difficult. While writing and preparing the series, Thompson was forced into his most difficult role yet: cancer victim. But now—months later, cancer-free, completing radiation treatment, and with a new Kids in the Hall project under his belt—Thompson feels better than he’s felt in years.” Read more.

From Adrian Sannen of TV Done Wright:

• The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes To Town Recap: “Death Checks In”
  “Everyone was eager to see Canadian comedy legends Kids in the Hall return, but a lot of them were unsure if a return would be funny. Well, I am happy to report that after viewing their first episode of the 8 part series Death comes to town that it is hilarious! Vintage Kids in the Hall!” Read more.