Weekly Roundup: Ratings results and status updates on all the currently airing sci fi & fantasy shows as well as those still awaiting word on their fates. For the latest ratings updates, be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site
Ratings Results of Interest: On Monday last week, AMC’s season-long horror anthology series The Terror returned for its second season posting a 0.15 rating based on same day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 581K total viewers. That is down by over half from its average last season and continues the trend we have been seeing of notable year over year ratings drops, especially shows going into their second season. Since this show reboots itself each season, though, AMC could still keep it around for a third year.
Also on Monday, FX’s Legion improved slightly to a 0.13 rating with 365K total viewers for its series finale. Over on Adult Swim, Final Space improved to a 0.34 rating with 648K total viewers as it continues to track toward a third season renewal. On Wednesday, NBC’s The InBetween posted a 0.4 rating with 2.3 million total viewers for its season finale as that one remains On the Bubble. And Syfy’s Krypton improved only two ticks to a 0.09 score with 350K total viewers for its season finale.
On Friday, Syfy’s Killjoys plummeted to a series low 0.04 rating with 294K total viewers as that one airs out its final season. For those interested, Syfy’s Zombie Tidal Wave posted a 0.12 rating with 612K total viewers on Saturday. Those do not look like strong enough numbers to make this the next Sharknado-like franchise for the network.
On Sunday, AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead held steady with the prior week at a 0.38 rating with 1.4 million total viewers as did Preacher with a 0.14 rating and 544K total viewers. Starz’s The Rook slipped a tick to a 0.04 rating with 192K total viewers for its season (and possibly series) finale.
The other sci fi and fantasy entries remained mostly steady with the prior week, and you can see the full ratings results for the week at this link, Be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site for the latest results and breaking news and to join the #CancelledSciFiArmy as we fight to save our sci fi shows. For more info on what the ratings mean and how I use them to gauge the status of a show, check our our Cancelled Sci Fi FAQ Page. Ratings Source: ShowBuzzDaily
News Roundup: Syfy has cancelled Krypton after two seasons and passed on the Lobo Spin-Off, though WarnerMedia is looking for other venues for both shows. Star Wars: Resistance will be returning for its second season in October and that has been announced as its last. In development news, an Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series could be headed to Disney+, Showtime has picked up Gormenghast with Neil Gaiman and Toby Whitehouse attached, and Netflix is developing the sci fi series Pyros with Reese Witherspoon onboard to star and executive produce.
Status Updates: Final Space Is Looking Good for Renewal
Below are the status updates for all the currently airing shows or those still awaiting word on their fate, including the those on the streaming services. You can click through to the show pages to see week-over-week ratings results (where available) and find out more information about the series. You can see the status of all the currently airing and returning sci fi TV shows at our Cancellation Watch Page.
Note: Several of the Summer shows that have wrapped up and are still awaiting word on their fates have shifted to the Season Ended section below.
Currently Airing / Streaming:
Another Life (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): This show has not generated much in the way of good buzz so far, and it currently only holds a 6% Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes (though it does have a 60% Audience Score). Netflix has done much to promote this one either and that streamer has been in the cancelling business lately, so fans should make a Call to Action on the social networks if they want the show to stick around for a second season.
The Boys (Amazon, Status – Renewed): Amazon gave this show a second season renewal before its first began and the buzz has been pretty good for it thus far. It would say it has a decent chance of making it to at least the three season mark which is where the streaming services seem to be capping off their shows now.
Fear the Walking Dead (AMC, Status – Renewed): The Walking Dexit continues for this show as it has returned down from last year’s numbers. But as expected it has been renewed for a sixth season. Whether that will be its last remains to be seen.
Final Space (ADSW, Status – Renewal Possible): This show has switched to Adult Swim in its second season which as worked out well so far seeing as its ratings are up notably this year. It currently appears to be on track for a third season renewal.
The Handmaids Tale (Hulu, Status – Renewed): As expected, this show has been renewed for a fourth season. The streaming services have had a tendency to cap off there shows around the third year mark, but this show has become a flagship series for Hulu and continues to draw attention during awards season, so I expect it to stick around for a while.
The InBetween (NBC, Status – On the Bubble): This show was originally intended for Mid-Season but was pushed to a Summer start which is never a good sign. It debuted with decent ratings for a Summer entry, but those have slipped and the network has preempted it twice already suggesting that they see this as a burn-off run. More on that at this link. I have moved this one to Bubble status and fans should definitely take to the social nets with a Call to Action to bring more attention it.
Into the Dark (Hulu, Status – Renewal Possible): There were rumors flying around this week that Hulu had renewed this series for a second season, but nothing has been confirmed at this point. Consider a second season renewal to be a good bet, though.
Killjoys (Syfy, Status – Final Season): In keeping with the trend we have been seeing from Syfy shows lately, the ratings for this one are down notably year over year. But its final season was announced in advance, so it will at last have the chance to wrap up its storylines.
Krypton (Syfy, Status – Cancelled): Coming as no surprise, Syfy has cancelled this show after a second, low-rated season. Fans are attempting to save the show with the #SaveKrypton hashtag on social media and an online petition and this one could shift to the DCU streaming service, The CW, or another venue that is part of WarnerMedia.
Legion (FX, Status – Final Season): This show was brought back for a third and final season which gave it the opportunity to wrap up its storylines.
The Outpost (CW, Status – Renewal Possible): The numbers for this show are down in its second season, but it is an acquisition that fills up space on the schedule during the Summer months. If it continues to do well internationally, it could come back for a third year.
Pandora (CW, Status – Renewal Possible): As with The Outpost, this series is an acquisition for The CW that fills up space on the Summer schedule. Its ratings are not great, but may be good enough to get a second season nod from the fifth place network.
Pennyworth (Epis, Status – Renewal Possible): The viewership for Epix is not picked up by Nielsen, so it is difficult to gauge the show’s status. This is a pretty high-profile series for the network, though, so I would say it has a decent chance of sticking around for a second season.
Preacher (AMC, Status – Final Season): The ratings have been declining for this series since its first season, but AMC still gave it the fourth season renewal to wrap up its storylines.
The Rook (Starz, Status – On the Bubble): This show barely registered in the ratings during its first season and I have it at Bubble status. Its international viewership may have more influence on its fate, but it would probably be a good idea for fans to make a Call to Action on the social networks to bring it more attention.
The Terror (AMC, Status – Renewal Possible): This show returned down notably from its first season numbers, a typical trend that we have been seeing these days. It does reboot itself each season, though, so perhaps it could still stick around for a third year.
Two Sentence Horror Stories (CW, Status – Renewal Possible): The debut numbers for this show were pretty low, but still not terrible for a Summer entry on The CW. It’s possible that this one could return for a second season on the fifth place network.
Young Justice (DCU, Status – Renewal Possible): This show received a fourth season renewal notice at the San Diego Comic-Con
Season Ended But Still Awaiting Renewal / Cancellation Decision:
3 Percent (Netflix, Status – On the Bubble): This show has returned for its third season, but that’s typically where Netflix caps off its originals these days. If fans want the show to continue, they should make a Call to Action on the social networks and try to convince people to subscribe to Netflix to watch the show.
Black Mirror (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): Netflix tends to end its originals around the three season mark, but this one may be able to hold on longer because the streaming service continues to roll out each new season as a major event.
Black Summer (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): As a new series on Netflix, this show has a decent chance of getting renewed for a second season because the streaming service tends to keep its originals around for two to three seasons.
Cloak and Dagger (Freeform, Status – On the Bubble): This show’s numbers have slipped to dangerous territory the last few weeks and are down overall this season. Disney owns Marvel and Freeform, so they could give the show some slack and still bring it back for a third season. But a Call to Action from fans may be needed to keep this show going.
Mars (NGC, Status – On the Bubble): This show’s same day viewing numbers were down notably in its second year, but it relies more heavily on its global viewership stats. I consider a third season possible, though Nat Geo may decide to wrap it up at that point.
Osmosis (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): Another new series on Netflix that has a decent chance of getting renewed for a second season because the streaming service tends to keep its originals around for two to three seasons.
Scream (VH1, Status – On the Bubble): This show actually posted decent numbers for its double-episode season premiere on Monday night, but saw those drop notably the next two nights. Considering the long delay between seasons and the fact that it was shifted to another network, these ratings will likely not encourage Viacom / VH1 to move forward with a fourth season. Fans may want to make a Call to Action on the social nets, though, to see if that can help.
Stranger Things (Netflix, Status – Renewal Likely): This show has hit the third season point when Netflix usually wraps up its originals, but it is setting viewership records and continues to be a huge event for the streaming service. Expect this one to stick around for at least one more season and possibly more.
SuperMansion (Crackle, Status – Renewal Possible): There has been no word on a fourth season of this show, but it has done well for Crackle so far and has also performed well in its encore run on Adult Swim. It released another special as recently as April 2019 and that might be its output for a while as the principals try to work in enough time in their schedules to produce more episodes.
Tidelands (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): This show is an Australian import for Netflix, so I’m not certain if its fate is more heavily determined by how it performs Down Under. As with any first-season entry on the streamer, though, I would say that it has a shot at a second season.
Ultraman (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): Another new series on Netflix that has a decent chance of getting renewed for a second season because the streaming service tends to keep its originals around for two to three seasons.
You can see the list of all of this season’s renewals and cancellations at this link.
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