The CW has handed down early renewals for three of their most successful shows — Arrow, Supernatural, and The Vampire Diaries.
Arrow has been the only new ratings hit this season and will return for a second round. Though Supernatural is the network’s oldest scripted series, it’s one of The CW’s best performers and will be back for year nine.
The Vampire Diaries is easily the network’s most successful show and will return for a fifth season.
Here’s the press release from The CW:
THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS FOR THREE SERIES FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON
“Arrow,” “The Vampire Diaries” and “Supernatural” to Return Next Season
February 11, 2013 (Burbank, California) – The CW Network has given early pickups to three of its hit series for next season, including freshman hit ARROW, its top-rated drama THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. All three shows will return in Fall 2013.
“We said last year that one of our goals was to establish building blocks to grow on, and now with our new hit ARROW and fan favorite SUPERNATURAL on Wednesday night, and the continued success of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES on Thursday, we’ve been able to do that,” said Pedowitz. “Not only do ARROW, SUPERNATURAL, and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES perform well on-air, they’re also extremely successful for us both digitally and socially. I’m thrilled to have all three shows returning to our schedule next season.”
One of the true breakout hits of the season, ARROW posted The CW’s best series premiere since 2009 and currently stands as the network’s most watched show (4.3mil). Heading into its fifth season next fall, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES remains The CW’s highest rated series in target demographics, including adults 18-34 and women 18-34. THE VAMPIRE DIARIES also continues to be one of the network’s top performing shows digitally and socially; in fact, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES recently topped Trendrr’s list as network TV’s #1 social program for the week of January 21-27.
The Winchester brothers of SUPERNATURAL will continue to fight the forces of evil for a ninth season. Since being paired with ARROW on Wednesday this year, SUPERNATURAL has seen a dramatic uptick in its ratings from last season, rising 15% among total viewers, 10% in adults 18-34 and 18% in adults 18-49.
What do you think? Are you happy to hear about these renewals? Which of the three do you think is better? Which CW show would you like to see renewed next?
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I enjoy all three of those shows, thought the season ending of Arrow was one of the best I have seen from any network, I have watched Supernatural since day one glad to see it still going.. Looking forward to the new season.
I’m thrilled that “Supernatural” will air again. Love the show. Hope they get to season 100 at least
I’ll be watching it all the way from Romania. Can’t wait!
God I love arrow! Love watching it with my kids
ABSOLUTELY LOVE SUPERNATURAL & VAMPIRE DIARIES. Haven’t watched Arrow but im sure i will.
Love the show
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