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?
Love this show!! What is it with nbc they cancel really good shows!! Also loved revolution. Not worth watching new shows on nbc waste of time because they cancel them
This is a quality product. The writing, acting, and the obviously high level of research they’ve done are all quite unique. I hope they will renew it. My suggestion: Run a binge-stream this summer so people can catch up. This isn’t Mike & Molly where they can watch anytime, miss any number of episodes. And try to work up some social media buzz. Get people talking about what they relate to or don’t.
Really like it ….. great show……… and seems to fit a lot of things that happen in the Iraqi war.
I absolutely love the show. It dragged on for a bit but the build up is worth it. Never miss it. It’s in a tough time slot. Please renew!
Love the show! Looking forward to watching it on Sundays. Please bring it back for another season.
American Odyssey. I absolutely love it. The first 4 weeks it was on I was busy and never got to watch but I had DVR’d it. When I sat down to watch it I was hooked. Odelle is a very likelable character that has been thrown into one terrible situation after another. He relationship with the young boy Aslam is a great thing. I watched Sunday Nights episode and the goodbye she had with him was so emotional. and her goodbye with that handsome drug dealer…it was nice to see her do the right thing for her family. Another place… Read more »
I’ve enjoyed it but think it should have a a conclusion this season. There should be more shows that last 1 season and end with good story lines. Like reading a book. American odyssey will get boring if it drags on
They slotted the program during a highly competitive time and day. Almost like it was sacrificial. I enjoy the program and while not a big fan of conspiracy theory plots I like it and watch it regularly. I am out of the country and watch it via my Slingbox. I hope another network or Netflix picks up the program for next season.
I enjoyed the storyline and looked forward to watching every Sunday night in Atlanta. PLEASE BRING US A SECOND SEASON.
My husband I love “American Odyssey.”, watch it weekly on On Demand. Don’t cancel it. We are fans.
I enjoy the dynamics of the show quite well and the acting is superb. I also enjoy writers like Vince Flynn (deceased), Brad Thor and Brad Taylor all of which tie is espionage and black ops as well devious people in powers of influence in both the government and private sector. This show may just be a tough swallow for the millenials that trend toward liberal no-think. I think the show would do better on TNT or FX channel. Given the political spectrum of NBC I am surprised the show even aired. Excepting Chicago PD & Chicago Fire I stay… Read more »
I love the show! I hope they keep it on.
I think this is one of the best shows on TV. Please renew it for season 2!
Love the show – you need to keep it on. Great acting and great story line – we need to see where it will leave off……..
Really enjoy the series and definitly hope it continues. Love how the show places different perspectives from different people unrelated to each other but related in the overall story arc. Can’t wait till next weeks season finaly, just a shame that we need to wait for a next season, but hopefully the series will be continued. I am a tv serie addict sort of speak so tv series will somehow get on my radar due to looking for pilots, the internet and what nots. But apart from that the serie is pretty unknown. Anyone I speak to about it has… Read more »