It’s pretty rare that a TV show that’s launched very late in the season becomes a success in the ratings. Could American Odyssey on NBC be an exception? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season instead?
On the American Odyssey TV show, an international cover-up explodes when the lives of a female Special Forces soldier, a disillusioned corporate lawyer, and a political activist from a privileged family unexpectedly collide. The cast includes Anna Friel, Peter Facinelli, Jake Robinson, Jim True-Frost, Sadie Sink, Omar Ghazaoui, Nate Mooney, Elena Kampouris, Daniella Pineda, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Treat Williams.
The series debuted on April 4th to a 1.14 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.37 million total viewers. That was a very poor premiere but the ratings got much worse in week two, dropping more than 24%, to a 0.81 rating in the demo and 4.05 million.
The ratings for American Odyssey then plunged again in week three, falling to a 0.52 rating with 3.11 million. Last week’s episode held pretty steady in the demo but dropped another 10% in viewership.
Unless the numbers take a stunning change of course quickly, there’s little question that NBC will cancel this TV show. The ratings are just too terrible to justify a second season.
At this point, the real question is if the network will pull American Odyssey from the schedule before all of the remaining eight episodes have aired. They could go either way.
NBC cancelled and pulled low-rated Allegiance from the Thursday night schedule after five episodes but released the eight unaired installments online. Conversely, they let the remaining episodes of The Slap mini-series air. We’ll have to wait and see what they do.
But, what do you think? Do you like the American Odyssey TV show? Why is it performing so poorly? If you ran the network, would you cancel or renew this series for a second season?
Thinking it was a limited series they need to tie all story lines up and come to a conclusion .hard to keep it all straight being only once a week.. 8 more shows enough.
My husband and I are enjoying the series a d look forward to each week’s episode.
I understand that the current storyline is to end in June and another miniseries to begin in the fall. We are thoroughly enjoying American and look forward to another story for American Odossey.
We LOVE this show!!! Well written and acted, can’t wait for the new episode each week!
Definitely renew.
LOVE this show! One of the best dramas in a while. I agree with another viewer about the transvestite uncle. Disappointed to see that role killed off so soon, was an interesting character that added something different from the other actors. One problem with the ratings is the start date of the show. Should have waited until most other series were done for the summer. Or better yet, I wish the networks would stick to the old way of running the series from fall all the way thru spring, and stop these 10 episode seasons. It is getting impossible to… Read more »
So many good points, Darcy. I hope NBC reads your comments and make these changes.
renew, good show, nice plot, good actors, give them time, they’ll come around
We have loved the fast moving drama of American Odyssey. Too bad the ratings are low, but we are hoping that since all the finales are done now, it may encourage non-viewers to take a peek at it. The acting is great!
Enjoyed the episodes thoroughly. Hope they do another season! Suspense in both settings– plausible acting.
It’s an excellent show. I would hate to see it cancelled.
I don’t think this story has the legs to go two seasons. I like the show but agree with those who are dumbfounded by all the opportunities she has had to reach out to someone credible who could spill the beans. Like, maybe, send an email or call a friend and tell them to tell her husband she’s alive. She is smart enough to know the gov would be monitoring her home phone and cellphones. Duh. My favorite character was the transvestite. Sorry to see her/him killed off so gratuitously before her time. Plenty of other characters I would have… Read more »
We have watched all episodes. Yet the show gets worse due to bizarre characters, stupid decisions by all, and unbelievable happenings. She never cuts her hair to disguise herself as a man. What is the reason for a transvestite uncle? How many times does the Othellos killer have to be killed? Why not call someone credible or who she knows that will help? Apparently one can walk around a Muslim country and kill people at will. This could have been a great series…………..
Don’t cancel American Odyssey, it is a smart, well acted TV show. Tired of getting invested in these shows to have the network cancel after a few episodes.
I would renew as its great! Good acting!Action, drama,great story line, twist and turns, computer geeks,governmental and corporate double dealing, military, homeland security…..I could go on and on…..exciting etc. That’s why it will be cancelled. WEB?
The reason it will be cancelled is the unbelievable actions of the characters, not because of a sinister plot by the military or corporations (the favorite whipping boys of the media).
I would renew American Odyssey, for one simple reason I don’t trust Nelson and the way they conduct the ratings they take. Have you ever known someone who had or knows someone with or have you yourself ever been approached by Nelson to allow them to setup up a ratings box in your household? I bet the answer is NO I’m having a hard time with how the networks put so much faith into a company when that companies ratings can’t be verified.
Great show keep it going