Tuesday night, FOX debuted a new drama for the Summer months, Mental. So, did the premiere’s ratings make the network crazy-happy or just drive them crazy?
Mental revolves around an unorthodox psychiatrist who becomes the Director of Mental Health at a fictional Los Angeles hospital. Created by Dan LeVine and co-executive produced by his sister, Deborah Joy LeVine, the series stars Chris Vance, Annabella Sciorra, Derek Webster, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marisa Ramirez, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Edwin Hodge.
The series premiered on Tuesday night and finished in third place for the 9pm hour with 5.8 million viewers and a 2.1/5 rating/share among the 18-49 demographic.
Those numbers aren’t that impressive but the drama did build on its lead-in, a rerun of the popular and very compatible House. There was also very little drop off between Mental’s first and second half hours, indicating that most watched the entire episode.
So, while Mental didn’t have a great debut, it wasn’t bad either. As we enter into the Summer months, viewership tends to fall off so the network may be okay with these numbers. But, will people return for subsequent installments? Will FOX give the show a second season once all 13 episodes have aired? We’ll have to wait and see.
So, what did you think? Is the show worth keeping or should it be cancelled?
Image courtesy FOX.
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I think Fox needs to be challenged! Fox, I dare you to bring back Mental. I loved the ending you provided. You really tied up all the loose ends, and I loved the fact that the one doctor’s dirty little secret was brought out into the light and he got his. You left nothing undone, except where is our famous Dr. headed next? What hospital will he show up in and change the dynamics of mental health. C’mon, how many more posts do you need to realize you’ve got an absolute winner on your hands! Get writing, bring the series back. It seems to be loved by all. WHAT are you waiting for?
Cheri McLaughlin
We loved the show! We’ve been wondering what happened to it and now that we’ve found out that FOX might cancel it we’re really upset! We hope you’ll bring it back!
withall the blood, guts, and horror shows, it was nice to watch a great show. I also love watching House, so just dont put them back to back. Bring Mental back, the guy is not only HOT! he is also a great actor!!!
love, love love this show, why is it always the great shows are cancelled just as the population gets word about it, so give the people that missed it a chance to watch and ratings will jump! I sometimes think some shows are run at the wrong time, not allowing some or most to get a chance to watch it before its cancelled. This is a brilliant show, and should NOT be cancelled!
Loved the show! We are very upset that it may not be renewed. It was a hit from the very first episode! Once others get a chance to see it, they will be hooked also. I don’t think it was aired long enough for many people to see it. Please give other people the opportunity to experience this fantastic show. Love the chemistry between Jack and Becky!!!!
I love this show. Just watched all the shows again on disc. Can’t seem to get enough of the physo banter. This show must return. Fox get it back on for another season.
My husband and I love Mental! It is unique and touches everyone in one way or another. Pleeeeeease don’t cancel it. We will go insane without it!
I loved Mental. Please bring it back!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE BRING MENTAL BACK – IT IS ONE OF THE FEW SHOWS ON ANY OF THE CHANNELS WORTH WATCHING!!!!!!!!!
Yes, Mental was a great show that I would watch another season. And that would be the ONLY thing I would ever watch on FOX.
Another show that I hope that they don’t cancel. Mental is one of a few this season that was unique, different and I LOVED but will probably be pulled. I think it wasn’t adverstized that well and I think it was different than other medical dramas. Just like Three Rivers had something special, Mental did too. I am so disappointed that these good shows don’t get a chance to catch on and they just cancel way too soon. I hope they will bring them back.
We enjoyed Mental. All the good shows get canceled.
BRING BACK MENTAL, PLEASE!! Chris Vance was great and the show was better than House has become, because in Mental, there is a unique doctor who cares about his patients and his friends/family and his work. It was a really good show!
Air the show and keep it coming! Very awesome show. Please give me something to look forward to for the summer.
Please, please keep this great show on the air.
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