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?
Do not cancel! It is so good and exciting.
I just want her to come home every episode! Its probably not doing well because its not realistic that with social media/phone access people back home STILL don’t know shes alive. O_O
great show. Renew The problem is no one knows about it
Odyssey needs a second season. It’s an edge of your seat action drama, and the best new show of the season. Historical, spring shows don’t do well in the ratings, and American Odyssey is up against some big hitter, established shows. It’s not getting a fair shot. Truly gets better every week, we just need people to tune in and see that for themselves. If NBC doesn’t renew American Odyssey, they’re making a huge mistake and exhibiting a continued shortsightedness that to be pitied.
Turning into another 24. Keep it going. Love it.
Love This show!!!! RENEW!!!!!
If viewers can catch up I think it will get better ratings. Don’t cancel!
Hope it’s not cancelled. This show makes my Sunday night.
I just watched episode 4, and have gone internet to the start to catch up. it is a good show. NBC has done a terrible job of promoting the show. I just accidentally found it while surfing.
RENEW.. It gets better and better. And word of advice NBC, ADVERTISE these shows. I hadn’t even heard of Allegience and it was pretty good. You are not advertising your shows like ABC. You just might get more viewers. I can’t watch when they come on but I DVR them.
it only took the 1st episode to get into it now its addictive
It just keeps getting better. Renew !
Best new show! pPlease don’t dump it! Such a disappointment that every high quality show is cancelled. What’s wrong with America?
Great show, maybe if it was earlier 8 or 9 pm would be better, and NBC needs to promote the show to get more views.
Love the show & you should keep it going!!