Tonight’s installment is the last episode of USA Network’s Common Law series — either for the season or for the series. It remains to be seen if this TV show will be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
Common Law follows a pair of LAPD detectives — Travis Marks (Michael Ealy) and Wes Mitchell (Warren Kole). They bicker but their talents mesh so well that their commanding officer, Captain Sutton (Jack McGee), orders them into counselling to keep the team together. Others in the cast include Sonya Walger, Elizabeth Chomko, Alicia Coppola, Nora Zehetner, and Reed Diamond.
The show debuted back on May 11th to 2.48 million viewers with a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic. In terms of viewers, that was about 30% lower than Fairly Legal’s second season premiere a couple months earlier. Common Law did however significantly outperform the ninth episode of Fairly Legal that preceded it.
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Over the course of the season, Common Law’s ratings have declined and that’s not positive. At the end of July, they hit a new low with 1.76 million and a 0.5 demo rating. The season has averaged 2.13 million with a 0.6 demo rating.
The show is the lowest-rated scripted series currently on USA. That’s somewhat understandable because it does air on Friday nights, a lesser-watched night of television. Still, Common Law’s numbers are worse than Fairly Legal’s season average (which also aired on Fridays) and much lower than the other scripted shows on USA this summer.
What will USA do? It’s hard to say but, based on the ratings, there doesn’t seem to be an overwhelming reason for them to renew Common Law for a second season.
But, what do you think? Do you like Common Law? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed? Which way do you think USA will go?
I agree it I love the show as well and found it entertaining.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this show. It almost remind me of Miami Vice but better. The acting is better, the story line is better, the actors are great. I looked forward to it EVERY week. I looking for it on the Direc-TV guide and sadly it never appeared. Please bring it back.
I definitely think Common Law should be renewed. It is an incredibly well written, witty, well performed series. I love the chemistry between the two actors. It is a proven fact that humor and laughter has healing properties. What more can you ask for in today’s world?
I love the show. I have all the episodes on my DVR. So please renew it and return one of my favorite shows to the network.You never know given a little time and good writing, it could be another NCIS, which has been on for how many years?
Dear Sir / Madame,
I seriously believe that “Common Law” didn’t get a fair chance. You put it
on friday night. It was a show that needed a few episodes to develop.You people are
also being very shortsighted in tis situation. This was atype of show where you not
hooked overnight. I’m telling you; if you dop this show that it will be on TNT next
season !!
I agree with all the above. It was a funny show with 2 great actors. I love their chemistry and bickering. PLEASE RENEW >:(