CBS is hoping for killer ratings with their new murder mystery series, American Gothic. It seems like it’s been conceived as a one season series but, if it’s successful enough, they’ll surely find a way to bring it back (ala Wayward Pines and Under the Dome) for season two. If it’s a flop, the show could be cancelled and pulled off the air. What will happen? Stay tuned.

The first season of American Gothic revolves around a well-to-do Boston family. The Hawthornes are reeling in the wake of the chilling discovery that someone in their midst may be a serial killer. The cast includes Virginia Madsen, Juliet Rylance, Justin Chatwin, Stephanie Leonidas, Gabriel Bateman, Megan Ketch, and Elliot Knight.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.

10/18 update: CBS has cancelled the American Gothic TV show. Details here.

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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.

What do you think? Do you like the American Gothic TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season (with a new story)?