Last month, Syfy finished airing the first (and very short) season of Dominion. How did the sci-fi series do in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season or, will it be cancelled instead?
Based on characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future. It’s after the “Extinction War” in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show’s cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.
In June, the series debuted to 1.96 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Compared to other current Syfy scripted series, that was a positive premiere. Viewership dropped 26% in week two but then grew slightly in week three and leveled off.
The first season ended up averaging 1.6 million viewers and a 0.5 demo rating. That’s on par with other Syfy shows like Defiance (which was way down) and Haven. The numbers are much better than those of imported shows like Continuum and Lost Girl.
While Dominion hasn’t been a runaway hit, it has been a consistent performer for the cable channel. On the other hand, Syfy has other shows in the works so they may decide to focus on launching those. It could go either way.
Syfy’s Ted A’Zary has indicated that a decision should be coming soon.
If Dominion is renewed, showrunner Vaun Wilmott said in a press call in June that he already has story plans for at least five more seasons. If it’s cancelled, hopefully he’ll share what might have been.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Dominion TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
9/25 update: Syfy has renewed Dominion for a second season.
renew! Just saw the pilot this week and fell head over heels in love. There needs to be more of this series. So much more.
I LOVED Dominion!!! It was so layered and had angels! The story lines and characters in the short time hooked me. Shows should be more like this. The cast and crew were very interactive and gracious with the fast fanfare.
I really hope Dominion is renewed. It’s a rare show that’s filled with such strong female characters. Claire, Arika, Becca, and Uriel can hold their own against the male power structure of Vega. The politics of the city are fascinating, and the angels are amazing. After the season finale there is still so much more story to be told.
This has become a favorite show of mine, Vaun created a fantastic world and story, it needs to continue!! Please renew!
This has become my favorite show, Vaun created such a fantastic world and story and it needs to continue!! Please renew!
This show is not only incredible to watch, but it’s leading the way to the future of network entertainment. It brings scintillating scenes and storylines, combined with some amazingly well done special effects; what more could anyone ask of a television series? The communication online between fans and the cast & crew of Dominion is also phenomenal, and oh-so-much fun. If SyFy cancells Dominion, it’ll be a huge mistake; and they’ll be disappointing an awful lot of people.
Please renew Dominion!
I’ll be devastated if Dominion isn’t renewed. This is SyFy’s best original series, ever. Brought me back to the network.
I love Dominion. It’s something SyFy should run with!
Dominion has the most amazing writers, crew and actors SyFy has ever had. the story is compelling and different than the Zombies, Vampires and other ordinary supernatural shows. The first season has began a story that is of good and evil being told in a unique and different way. I believe this show should be renewed by all means.
Dominion is a really good series with a good cast.. Between being human and being an angel ,the series his kick ass. The series needs to be renewed because we need a tv series that takes place in an apocalyptic world where the human race depends on the decisions of one man.
By the way, as for your comment about Dominion not being a ‘runaway hit’ for SyFy? Have you SEEN the intense love for the show, which has grown since its premiere, the huge fandom response on Facebook/Twitter/Social Media? Can you name any other SyFy show which has, in the past, garnered this much love in EIGHT EPISODES?!!
Renew it !!!!! My husband and I would be very disappointed if they don’t!!
Dominion is SyFy’s BEST original series EVER with superb writing, outstanding acting, and amazing special effects. This show actually brought me BACK to the SyFy channel. It would be utterly STUPID for SyFy to drop such an amazing show, after only EIGHT episodes, given its great ratings, the amazing fan response (and with the fandom base growing wordwide), the social media dynamo it has become, and the possibility of merchandising, RENEW DOMINION!!!!!!!!!!
This show is legit, I’ve never been a huge syfy fan but I couldn’t get enough of this show. Knowing the show runner is dialed in for at least another 4 is awesome. If people paid close attention in the premier to names they were rewarded. I believe some folks had trouble following the personnel in the pilot. Watch it, it’s a fantastic show. Spread the word. Syfy better renew it for season 2!!!
I have only seen one episode of “Dominion” but it has caught my attention and would love to see more. Please DO NOT cancel. Let the viewer’s get a chance to see the first season and then we can re-evalute at the end of the fall/winter season. Thank-you.