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?
I love this show – keep it on the air! The content is great and keeps you guessing. With all the crap out there on TV this is not something you should cancel!
Our family really like this show, problem is the competition! Thursday night, Scandal and Blacklist, it doesn’t stand a chance, move night its on.
I love this show – excellent plot and acting. After all the cloned crime dramas, this has been a fresh, edge-of-your-seat series. Can’t explain the low ratings, other than the Sunday night slot. Hope it’s renewed for a second season!
Best show on regular networks this season. It is intense, the cast is excellent and you can not outguess what will happen next. Story gives you so much to think about because of
the multiple cover ups. Maybe a time slot during the week would help the ratings and
more promotion of the series would build up interest. The viewers do not know what
they are missing. Each week is like watching a mini action packed movie that leaves
you anxious for the next episode. It is too good to be cancelled!
Just found American Odyssey on Netflix-good that they allowed them to broadcast this.
EXCELLENT show-wonder how much is based on truth.
As I watched I wondered about Hilary Clinton and the cover up of Benghazi?
How much more is really being covered up?
Good that they make films like this one to make us think about our country.
Thanks NBC please keep it coming.
Love, love, love this show. Time slot may be the reason why low viewing. Up against Revenge, The Good Wife, etc. I bet if it was in a weekday time slot it would do great. In any event, I hope NBC doesn’t pull the show until all episodes are shown.
I just found this show on Netflix, I really enjoy this show, I hope the network takes in account that not all viewers are under 35 yrs. and interested in Zombies, space-age shows and specially reality shows, this show’s content makes us stop and think and maybe question motives, also it is very well scripted and the acting is outstanding.
Money talks. I would love to know why the ratings are so low for such a classy production. Pressure from the military, politicians or corporate interests? Too close to the truth?
I absolutely love the show….it is so intense…..I hope you keep it going….its great
Great show, keep it!!
Exciting plot line with twists and turns. Love it.
Love this show! There is nothing else like it
on television. The characters and script are
so fresh, interesting and well developed.
Can’t take my eyes off it!
PLEASE RENEW! !
Great show but too much competition on Sun notes. Move.
It’s such a great show.. I loved the 5th episode , it’s on of the rare show i get hooked to
Really like the show – seems the ones I like get cancelled and the ones I don’t like keep going