An experiment by the ABC to release an entire series on its digital platform iview before it hits TV screens nationally appears to have paid off.

Chris Lilley's Jonah from Tonga was the most played program on ABC iview over the weekend with 551,000 plays, a statement from the ABC said.

Binge hit ... Chris Lilley as his latest creation, Jonah from Tonga.

The entire six-part series, which premieres nationally on ABC tomorrow 9pm, was available to viewers from 6pm Friday May 2 until 6pm Sunday May 4.

It remains to be seen whether the online debut of the series based on delinquent schoolboy Jonah Takalua will impact the TV ratings.