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 throughout the week, be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site
Ratings Results of Interest: On Wednesday of last week, ABC’s Agents of SHIELD returned for its seventh season and posted a 0.3 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 1.8 million total viewers. Those numbers are down from its sixth season, but that is not surprising considering the late Wednesday timeslot. This show is in its final season.
On Sunday, TNT’s Snowpiercer improved to a 0.34 rating in the demo with 1.2 million total viewers. Those are decent numbers for a basic cable series these days and could keep it on track for a second season renewal if it does not see much slippage.
On Thursday, Freeform’s Siren slipped a tick to a 0.11 rating with 368K total viewers for its third season finale. That Bubble show is currently awaiting word on a fourth season. Over on Syfy, Vagrant Queen held steadily low at a 0.04 rating with 229K total viewers. I am expecting a cancellation announcement on that one at any time.
On FX on Wednesday, What We Do in the Shadows improved slightly to a 0.17 rating with 443K total viewers. It has already been renewed for a 3rd season. Over on The CW, The 100 held at a 0.2 rating with 757K total viewers as that show is airing out its final season.
On Tuesday, Stargirl held at a 0.3 rating with 1.2 million total viewers for The CW while Legends of Tomorrow held at a 0.2 score with 760K total viewers. On Monday, Creepshow improved slightly to a 0.14 rating with 482K total viewers for its encore run on AMC.
The other shows held mostly even with prior performance or did not air new episodes. You can see the full ratings results for the week at this link, and 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
Status Updates: Solar Opposites Has a Good Chance for Renewal
Below are the status updates for all the currently airing shows or those still awaiting word on their fate, including 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 that the Fall shows that have wrapped up their seasons have dropped out the Currently Airing section as we move into the Summer season.
Currently Airing / Streaming Shows:
The 100 (CW, Status – Final Season): This show has never been a strong ratings draw for The CW, but it does well in digital viewing and it has a dedicated fanbase that is active on the social nets. The network announced that the show’s seventh season will be its last, but a prequel series is in the works that could hit the schedule next year.
Agents of SHIELD (ABC, Status – Final Season): This show has managed to stick around for seven seasons despite having low ratings through much of its run. But parent company Disney owns both Marvel and ABC and apparently wanted a tie-in to the MCU on television. The seventh season will allow the show to wrap up the storylines from its lengthy run.
Harley Quinn (DCU, Status – Renewal Possible): This animated entry proved popular in its first season and had a quick turnaround for its second year. At this point, a third season looks like a good.
Into the Dark (Hulu, Status – Renewal Possible): This horror-movie-a-month anthology continues to draw good buzz in its second season and Hulu could keep it around for another year or so.
Legends of Tomorrow (CW, Status – Renewed): This show was renewed for a sixth season ahead of its fifth year premiere, but there is a good chance that it will wrap after the 2020-21 season. More on that at this link.
Penny Dreadful City of Angels (Showtime, Status – On the Bubble): The premiere numbers for this show are not good, and even though the premium cable channels pay less attention to the same-day viewing, those stats do act as a leading indicator for viewer interest. This show is currently On the Bubble and fans may want to make a Call to Action on the social networks to bring more attention it.
Roswell New Mexico (CW, Status – Renewed): This show has returned down some in the ratings from its first season, but that is the trend we have been seeing of late. It airs on The CW, aka the Happy Net, so it has already been renewed for a third season and could stick around beyond that.
Siren (Freeform, Status – On the Bubble): The numbers dropped for this show in its third year and I have moved it to Bubble status. Fans may want to make a Call to Action on the social networks to help it get a fourth season renewal.
Snowpiercer (TNT, Status – Renewal Possible): This show got off to a good start ratings-wise with its premiere, but saw its numbers drop after the curious onlookers bowed out. It is still doing well enough for a basic cable series this days and could be on track for a second season renewal.
Solar Opposites (Hulu, Status – Renewal Possible): Hulu is claiming that this freshman animated series from the Rick and Morty team is its top original comedy and it was the second-most-watched show on the streaming service during its premiere week. Expect a second season renewal announcement for this one to be arriving soon.
Stargirl (DCU, Status – Renewal Possible): The DC Universe streaming service could be on its way out, but the ratings are good for this show so far with its encore airings on The CW and it could switch to that network (or HBO Max).
Vagrant Queen (Syfy, Status – Cancellation Likely): The early numbers for this freshman series are not good, and Syfy has moved it out of Prime Time which almost assures it is headed for cancellation. It is currently in second place in our season end poll and should continue their Call to Action on the social networks to bring more attention to the show because its prospects are sinking fast.
What We Do in the Shadows? (FX, Status – Renewed): This show has returned for its second season with numbers up from its first year and FX has renewed it for a third season.
Season Ended But Still Awaiting Renewal / Cancellation Decision:
Altered Carbon (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): Word is that this one almost did not make it to a second season, and Netflix has been in the cancelling business of late. Perhaps Anthony Mackie’s presence will revive interest in the show, though, and allow it to stick around for at least one more year.
Amazing Stories (Apple TV+, Status – Renewal Possible): So far, Apple TV+ has renewed most of its original series, so consider this one to have a decent chance of coming back for a second season.
Castle Rock (Hulu, Status: Renewal Possible): This season-long horror anthology series released is second season in Fall and could very well be on track for a third year renewal. But the streaming service has been quiet about its status since wrapping up in December. A Call to Action from fans on the social networks could help nudge Hulu execs in the direction of a renewal as they currently consider its fate.
Devs (Hulu, Status – Renewal Possible): This show is being billed as a “limited series”, but if it has a large enough audience in its first season, it could get extended to a second year or more.
Dispatches from Elsewhere (AMC, Status – Cancellation Likely): The numbers for this show dropped off notably throughout the season despite a strong lead-in from Better Call Saul. At this point, it seems unlikely it will return for a second season unless it has international financing and/or syndications deals which would keep it viable.
I Am Not Okay With This (Netflix, Status – Renewal Possible): As with any Netflix original series, this show has a decent chance of sticking around for a second season. But don’t expect an extended run because the streamer tends to cap off its shows around the third season.
Manifest (NBC, Status – Renewal Likely): The numbers for this show improved as it wrapped up its second season, and it continues to be one of the top performers across the broadcast networks in delayed viewing. With the networks likely looking at a shortage of programming for Fall 2020 due to Coronavirus shutdowns, consider this show’s renewal chances to have vastly improved.
Tales from the Loop (Amazon, Status – Renewal Possible): As with any original series on the streaming services, this one has a decent chance of coming back for a second season if the creative team has more stories planned. But the streaming shows tend to cap off around the third or fourth season mark.
The Terror (AMC, Status – On the Bubble): After proving to be a hit for AMC in its first season, this show returned with ratings down notably in its second year. But the series reboots itself each year, and network execs are currently listening to pitches for a third season. A Call to Action from fans on the social networks could help give this one an extra boost.
Watchmen (HBO, Status – Renewal Possible): While the same-day viewing numbers for this show were soft in its first season, it did very well in delayed and digital viewing. Series creator Damon Lindelof has said that “there are no current plans to make” to make a second season, but he doesn’t want to “close the door completely” on a continuation. If there is a second season, it may be a few years down the road.
You can see the list of all of this season’s renewals and cancellations at this link.
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