Following the ratings success of The Bible mini-series on History, NBC ordered a sequel — AD: The Bible Continues. Has this mini-series been the answer to the network’s prayers? Will they want a second season?
Produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, AD: The Bible Continues tells the tale of the later chapters of biblical history (following the Crucifixion of Christ). It focuses on the disciples who had to go forward and spread the teachings of Christ to a world dominated by political unrest. The cast includes Juan Pablo Di Pace, Adam Levy, Richard Coyle, Vincent Regan, Greta Scacchi, Babou Ceesay, Chipo Chung, Emmett J. Scanlan, Jodhi May, Joanne Whalley, Ken Bones, Kevin Doyle, Helen Daniels, and Fraser Ayers.
The series debuted on April 5th to a respectable 2.33 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.68 million viewers. Unfortunately, the numbers saw severe drops in weeks two (falling 28%) and three (falling 31%) and the rating have kept coming down nearly every week. AD has hit series lows of a 0.7 rating in the demo and little more than four million viewers.
Though this was billed as a mini-series, the producers have said that their writers have been working on scripting season two. Just in case the network wants a second season, they need the additional lead time to have episodes ready for next Easter.
Still, based on the ratings, there doesn’t seem to be much reason for NBC to order a second season of AD. They could make the show an annual event but the audience numbers really aren’t big enough for a network.
Burnett and Downey could however choose to take the project back to cable where The Bible was a big success for them. That also did very well with DVD sales. In today’s ever-shifting marketplace, they could find enough outlets to keep producing Bible-based series for years to come without being on a network.
What do you think? Would you like to see a second season of AD: The Bible Continues on NBC? Would you watch it elsewhere?
7/3 update: NBC has cancelled the series. They won’t air a second season but…
Keep the series going my family including all the kids love it!!
AD The Bibble continues is great! Very realistic, that’s the reson many people stop watching, some can’t handdle it! But please, don’t stop producing it. I’ll watch it in any channel at any time.
This serie is a gift for humanity! Continue ti be fairhful to the book of Acts until the end. It may be use as compliment to bible studies!
Thanks for AD Series. Don’t stop…be like the Apostotles! Don’t quit!!!
Yes, AD, the Bible Continues really needs to be renewed. I found it to be a fascinating look at the political intrigue of the first century as well as a great story about how the disciples of Jesus handled the circumstances of the world they lived it. It was the one show I looked forward to watching each week.
I am hopefully anticipating a second season. It has been an interesting to see the Bible come alive on the screen. In addition, if NBC doesn’t pick it up for another season, I would definitely follow it on any Network that does.
i love this series. it is the best thing to come to Television in years. hopeful it will continue
Yes, Yes, Yes, there has to be another season of A.D. because the first season finished so abruptly and it left off on a note where a second can start.
Oh i hope its continued! I was ready to cry when Cornelius prayed the Our Father in Aramaic! And did cry when it ended tonight. It is an amazing series!
WITHOUT QUESTION…. one of the BEST shows I’ve seen. It deserves to stay and for a much longer season. This is surely one to stay on the air!
Please continue the series. My husband and I watch it every week … on the dvr.. does this count in the ratings? I agree with 2 hour shows. Wherever the show goes, we will watch. Please, please.. season 2.
I would love to see a second season of A. D. The Bible Continues. I watch it every week! Whether it’s on cable or network television, I will continue to watch.
A.d the bible continues is a gift to the tv world…this is what we need on prime time tv….the actor who plays Peter is someone I would love to meet, he is absolutely the perfect peter…the actors they have found for THE BIBLE & A.D THE BIBLE CONTINUES is mind blowing…there will be a season 2…this bible series is what we need…it’s the most important story for humanity….and it will be a must buy on blu ray or dvd…..i thank the creators of both bible series….and i can’t get enough…this a.d bible continues could go on for the next 20… Read more »
Please do not cancel AD. We have such few good series and now you’re considering canceling. Every show has sex or violence. At least allow us one show that teaches us God word
Amen.
Amen and amen!!
I so agree!
Please keep the series going its a wonderful show and its bringing so many to Jesus please keep it going
Yes, keep this going. I really enjoy this problem. I am of faith .
yes, I loved watching this series and want more……….
Yes I love this series and I hope that it will continue where it left off ,look forward to it every week.
Please keep the show. My husband and I loved it so much and we have not missed not one. We record it on our dvr and no matter what we watch it. We will watch no matter where it goes to.
Couldn’t have said it better myself!! My husband and I looked forward to every episode. The finale sure left you hanging so we need the next season please!