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?
Please renew this series i love it.It Is one of the best shows on TV.I Did not watch it first but now that i have i can’t do without it.Please Renew it for a second season.
Don’t cable this show!
Don’t cancel the show
American Odyssey is one of the best shows I have watched in a long time. The acting, intrigue and suspense are outstanding. Why don’t networks give shows a chance to gain an audience. Word of mouth is their best advertisement. I tell all of my friends that they should watch this show because they won’t be disappointed.
Remember, it took a while for Scandal to gain an audience. They could always put it on another night, like Tuesday.
Don’t cancel it!!! I’m not a big TV viewer and don’t get real caught up on popular shows but this one is really good and I look forward to it every Sunday! Maybe it’s the time slot but I am very surprised it hasn’t caught on. I’m a huge fan…..great show!!!
Love the show… Please keep it, dean winters is terrific
Great show. Howver, people may be weary with real life stories of ISIS and terrorist lately. Wonderful story telling that portray the strength and patriotism of American women. Please do not cancel.
JR
One of the best shows in a very long time. Can’t believe it would get canceled.
But they want they can sell, another channel win prizes.
Hopefully not cancel the show, is a good story, good production, that’s what makes iresistible, each week I’m desperate for the show, I leave recording and joy every time I see it, that makes it more compelling the conspiracy, the action, and bravery and the courage of Odelle. Wow is good.
Love this American Odyssey! Please don’t cancelled, is a good Show……………………….
I think NBC has had some great shows, but it is when they choose to air and market. State of Affairs and American Odyssey both are examples of this. However, the acting in AO is much more resonating than that of State of Affairs in my opinion. American Odyssey has a 24 feel to it, but is completely unique in its own right. In addition, AO started midstream in the season instead of fall or in Jan. NBC it is difficult to keep up and try to follow your shows because when you do not instantly see the results you… Read more »
I think the show is the best show I have seen in a long time I hope u kept it on
LOVE American Odyssey! If you like Homeland or 24 you will love it too.
I would NOT cancel the show…the show is great., it has a great story line it just needs more publicity…
it would be a shame if canceled
This show is okay. good acting for the most part and good production but it’s too much conspiracy. I’m sure any remaining truthers and occupy nuts like this but to me it’s too out there.