The peacock network doesn’t want quite as much of About a Boy. Deadline is reporting that NBC has trimmed the sitcom’s second season from 22 to 20 episodes.
About a Boy revolves around San Francisco songwriter Will Freeman (David Walton) who had a big hit. It set him up for life financially — and gave him a lot of freedom and free time. His world is turned upside down when a charming boy named Marcus (Benjamin Stockham) and single mom named Fiona (Minnie Driver) move in next door.
About a Boy has been really struggling this season and it seems very likely to be cancelled by spring. It’s currently averaging a 1.2 in the 18-49 demographic with 4.15 million viewers. That’s down 36-40% when compared to last year’s figures.
zWhat do you think? Do you like About a Boy? Why aren’t more people watching? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
Can’t wait for season 3. I love this show. I watch it every week with my daughters. If it’s not doing well they should advertise the show more. I never see a commercial for it.
I love this show and can’t imagine why it would be cancelled. First Parenthood, then Brian Williams and now About A Boy! What’s up NBC?
Please renew about a boy I love watching it . Iv been watching it from the first day it came on I really love it
If the problem is the ratings then NBC need to invest in some good marketing to help promote the show a bit more. I think its a fantastic show and you would normally expect the comedy aspect to fall through the seasons but the writers have managed to carry out the same level of comedy so far in this season. I am loving the Fiona and Mr Chris relationship. It would be a shame to see this being cancelled.
I love about a boy I won’t to see it renew for a third season I can’t wait to watch it every week. Very pleased viewer
I LOVE THIS SHOW! I can’t get enough of it! I would really enjoy watching another season! I would be so disappointed with the makers if the show doesn’t continue!
Although some episodes in the 2nd season is quite stale, still it doesn’t fail to elicit laughter from me. Manniversary..That look on Will..Priceless..Still a fan, still loving the cast and I hope they will still continue for another season.
Another Season Please! My husband and I love it!!!!!
Please don’t cancel About A Boy!! It is funny and endearing, and the cast is perfect. It’s too bad more people aren’t watching. They’re missing a great show.
Don’t cancel this show. It’s the best sitcom on TV! The cast has great chemistry, the writing is laugh-out-loud funny, and it’s the perfect blend of humor and heart. It would be a shame to let this one go.
Unfortunately, probably the only thing that can save it is a Fiona/Will get together, even though writers seem adamantly against that, it’s probably what everyone wants and at least it would interject something interesting into Season 2. As it stands, there is really no outstanding storyline for season 2. Too bad, I really do love this show. David Walton and Minnie Driver are fantastic!
Please renew About a Boy for another season! Great show, never miss an episode!
Please renew About a Boy for another season, it is a great show and a lot of laughs!
Don’t know what NBC is going to do on the fate of About a Boy. The NBC comedies still can’t get their act together with Bad Judge and A to Z already canceled and it looks like Marry Me should be next and we know that Parks and Rec is set to begin its final season come January 13th.
I enjoyed this show last season but this second season is so bad I quit watching it altogether.
Me too. Season 1 was good. I watched the first 3-4 episode Season 2 and quit. This season is boring and it just feels off as a whole.
I agree… season 1 was very cute… season 2 not so much. Too bad… did they get new writers?
I think the series started getting stale when the kid started growing up. It’s not “About A Boy” now, It’s “About A Growing Teenager”. Not as appealing.