ABC’s had mixed success with their new shows this year, but what about Downward Dog? The TV show just premiered in May and we want to know if you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
Based on the web series of the same name, the comedy follows the day-to-day life of Nan (Allison Tolman), as told by her increasingly lonely and philosophical dog, Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges). The cast also includes Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Siovhan Christensen, Ayden Mayeri, and Andrew Gorell.
Downward Dog has brought in pretty poor ratings for ABC so far. Currently, the sitcom is earning an average rating of 0.87 in the 18-49 demo and 4.40 million viewers. The network held the comedy until very late in the season and produced just eight episodes — likely signs that ABC doesn’t have a lot of faith in the show.
However, even with falling ratings, does Downward Dog deserve a second chance in your book? What do you think? Should ABC renew this canine comedy or cancel it?
6/24 update: ABC has cancelled the Downward Dog TV show after one season. Details here.
I absolutely love Downward Dog. I love Martin and Nan. I will really miss this show if it is cancelled. Please give it a second chance.
YES, YES, YES!!! The best show on TV this season.
Absolutely. I watch every episode repeatedly on DVR.
I absolutely love this show! How could ABC make such a ridiculous decision after only 8 episodes? They need to run it during the fall and give it a real chance. Shame on you ABC
I agree with Sam, making a decision after only 8 episodes. Downward Dog needs many more episodes to get any kind of rating. Such a good clean family-oriented show! We need more of this type of programming.
I also am in full agreement. Bring it back, like now! Please?
Typical. They put a fun
show on and now it’s gone.
Its a fantastic show! The only reason that I came back to watch ABC TV. No violence,no hate, its a feel good show. Yes I would watch season 2, told my family about the show and they started watching it as well. I feel that as dog lovers we all have or did have a dog like Martin in our lives. XOXO Martin! XOXO all at DownwardDog!!
It is a heartfelt show and the correlation between the human thinkings and dog feelings is wonderful…I love the show and would love to see it continue…with the dreadful return to stupid games shows it is a shame to cancel a show with some actual substance
I love, love, love this show. It is so cute to finally see what a dog is thinking in all of his circumstances. Why don’t these tv stations get rid of the shows with a lot of violence and hate? I hope to see the next season of Downward Dog. Please bring it back.
This is a shame. I had hope for ABC, but its going down the tubes for cancelling an original show without obscenities. The news is false and now the reason for cancelling this show goes the same way.
Loved the show!!! Would love to see a season 2!!! Disappointed it’s over!
Yes I would watch. So original and entertaining. What a shame ABC can’t appreciate a fun show
I really liked this show. The dog has heart and it was fascinating to think what a dog might think of his human owners. Don’t cancel please. Find another network
Love this show…. so bummed 🙁
This is such a wonderful show! I have sung its praises and introduced so many friends to tuning in. PLEASE find another home SOON!!!! Martin finally explains what really goes on in a dog’s mind.
Agreed! Love the show!!!
OMG – I can’t believe this has been cancelled! I don’t watch a lot of network TV anymore but would never miss an episode of this fun and well-acted show. It is such an antidote for the dismal government news with which we are saturated. The decision to cancel shouldn’t be made on its performance during the summer.
I know it has been canceled, but I feel the network didn’t give these series a decent chance to thrive. Martin the dog has a growing fan base of all ages. His humor, his thoughts, his worries and his philosophies really touched us all. 4.5 million viewers can’t be wrong in liking this show! Of course I would watch season 2 !!!!! please bring it back!!!