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
Only two sci fi/fantasy shows air new episodes on the broadcast networks and cable channels this past week, and there will not be much more than that through the rest of September. On Sunday, HBO’s Lovecraft Country slipped to a 0.12 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 630K total viewers. But it was almost certainly impacted by the holiday weekend and should make up the slack with delayed and digital viewing. On Tuesday, The CW’s Dead Pixels remained at a 0.1 rating with 395K total viewers. That one has already been renewed for a second season in Britain.
In other ratings news, Nielsen has released its Streaming Ratings List which is monitoring the shows on the streaming services. Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy topped the first list as that show appears to be on track for a third season renewal. More on that at this link.
Below are the numbers for all the sci fi and fantasy entries from the past week. You can see more detailed ratings info for the week at this link. Be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site for the latest results and breaking news. For more info on what the ratings mean and how I use them to gauge the status of a show, check out our Cancelled Sci Fi FAQ Page. Ratings Source: ShowBuzzDaily
Ratings Results for the Week of 8/31/20
| Series | Rating / Tot Viewers |
| Dead Pixels (CW) Tue 8 PM | Rtg: 0.10 / Tot Vwrs: 395K |
| The 100 (R) (CW) Wed 8 PM | Rtg: 0.10 / Tot Vwrs: 332K |
| Lovecraft Country (HBO) Sun 10 PM | Rtg: 0.12 ↓ / Tot Vwrs: 630K |
| Wynonna Earp (Syfy) Sun 10 PM | On Hiatus |
Cancellation Announcement
Adult Swim’s animated series The Venture Bros. has been cancelled after seven seasons as confirmed by the show’s creator Christopher McCulloch on Twitter:
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, We Love You.
— Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) September 7, 2020
That show had aired as part of the late-night Adult Swim animation block for seventeen years, typically with long breaks between each season. The reason for the cancellation was not given, but Adult Swim issued a statement saying that the still “want more Venture Bros. and have been working with Jackson and Doc to find another way to continue the Venture Bros. story”. According to Variety, one option would be for the show to move to HBO Max, but that is far from a certainty at this point.
Status Updates of Interest
For the status updates on all of the currently airing shows plus those awaiting word on their fate, go to this link.
The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, Streaming, Status – Renewal Likely): This is one of Netflix’s most-watched shows and there are rumors that the streamer has already given the greenlight for a third season (but there has been no official announcement). Consider a third and fourth season a good bet at this point, and maybe this will be one of the shows to break down the Netflix four-season wall.
Wynonna Earp (Syfy, On Hiatus, Status – Renewal Possible): The ratings for this show’s long-delayed fourth season premiere were decent for a Syfy show, but it has dropped notably since then. I’m thinking it still has a decent chance for a fifth season renewal, but fans should definitely remain active on the social networks to give the show a boost. More on that at this link. This show returns for the second half of its fourth season in early 2021.
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