Over the past seven years, The CW has introduced several DC Comics-inspired TV series and the network hasn’t cancelled any of them. Will Batwoman, The CW’s second female superhero series, be a success? Will Batwoman be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An action mystery series, Batwoman stars Ruby Rose, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson, Nicole Kang, Rachel Skarsten, Dougray Scott, and Elizabeth Anweis. The show is based on the DC Comics character and revolves around Kate Kane (Rose), a strong woman who never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home to Gotham City when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father, Jacob Kane (Scott), and his security firm. They kidnap his best Crow officer, Kate’s ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore (Tandy). In order to help her family and her city, she becomes the thing that her father loathes the most — a vigilante. With the help of her compassionate stepsister, Mary (Kang), and crafty Luke Fox (Johnson), Kate continues the legacy of her missing cousin, Bruce Wayne (aka Batman), as Batwoman.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Batwoman TV series on The CW? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*1/7/20 update: The CW has renewed Batwoman for a second season.
CANCEL!
Batwoman wasn’t the best at first I admit but it’s gotten a whole lot better and is totally addicting by the end of the first episode. Contrary to other comments the emotions in this series are very relatable. Please RENEW for SEASON TWO.
It’s The CW – end of!
Well TBH, the show is not a huge pile of SJW wokeness like i expected it to be, but it’s a huge pile of BAD ACTING, BAD CGI, BAD DIALOGUE and characters doing dumb things that is hard to relate to. Ruby Rose acting is a HUGE drawback of the show. And the writer actually making Kate character becomes more and more unlikeable every episode
Wow this show is improving nicely. The entertainment part I give an 63.10% earlier is up to 73.09 bumping up the over all 69.10% I give it at first up to an 79.09%. keep it up I want dought viewing going an go up about now and I would bet you make another season. going to watch episode 6 right now. Nice going with the break between episodes 7&8. I know it because it 4 days before Thanksgiving but someone decided it time slot so people can get caught up on it. Otherwise episode 8 would be on tonight when… Read more »
Ban Bat Woman shouldn’t have made her lesbian and trying to white wash men out the show as if all men are skinny jeans beta males..
She has always been a lesbian.
Except for her father who is literally in charge of the biggest security force in Gotham and Mouse who even Alice seems to be scared of and his psycho dad who is terrifying and the complete opposite of soyboy. Also her ex’s husband who is not stupid enough to be strung along by someone who doesn’t fully love him. I would say those are all pretty strong male characters. Oh and btw the only guy that looks like that and the guy you are probably talking about is Lucas Fox who has always been a nerdy character and in fact,… Read more »
Batwoman still have better plot then lame Terminator DF.
I think they should cancel the Batwoman series on the cw and replace the show with a whole lot better show
# ban batwoman!!! I was excited to hear about this show at first then it aired I turned it off 15 minutes into episode 1 and have been posting # ban batwoman ever since. I know I can not be the only one tired of Hollywood or even D. C. ruining some great heroes, it is ridiculous they made her gay definitely a disappointment I understand they want to attract the gay and lesbian community well all I can say is create a hero for them do not ruin an existing one. Now please do not get me wrong I… Read more »
Why check facts before you rant? Lol They didn’t change the character’s story by having her be gay. Batwoman was created in 2006 and has been a lesbian right from the start. You’re confusing her with Batgirl or some other hero. I’m not sure what you mean by “tanking” but you obviously didn’t look at the ratings. The ratings could be better but it’s CW’s second best show in the demo and has the highest viewership of any CW show. I bet the network wishes they had more shows “tanking” like this one. Maybe they’ll order another gay superhero show… Read more »
“Lol They didn’t change the character’s story by having her be gay.” Actually, yes they did. Kate Kane (Batwoman) was introduced in 1956 as a love interest for Batman. There is history before 2000 AD.
The 1956 character was named Kathy (not Kate) and was rarely seen after 1964 or a brief revival in the 1970s. Kate was established as a different character with a different origin. Similar names but very different characters. But, I’m sure you knew that.
Yeah it’s literally silver age vs modern age Batwoman. She is such an obscure character that most people only recognize her from her New Earth/Earth Prime lesbian self. You know the one that is Bruce’s cousin and a completely different character from the original.
Thank you!
100% incorrect, maybe you should check your facts before your rant. Kathy Kane as “Batwoman” was introduced in the early 1950’s and her love interest was Batman. Now, I get it that you like the remake in 2006 who was portrayed as a lesbian however, that just like most is saying was done so to try and bring in a new era, not because she’s was originally gay or because she was someone other than Batwoman. People want to have the option when and how to introduce their children to the gay and lesbian community, that is the only reason… Read more »
Not incorrect, actually. As I pointed out in my 11/18 comment, the current character is Kate Kane NOT Kathy Kane. Similar names but not the same and not the same character. The original Batwoman is a footnote in comics history. I’m betting the vast majority of comic lovers under the age of 50 don’t even know who Kathy Kane was. Times change and this is the current generation’s Batwoman. Longing for the 1950s Batwoman is like expecting them to start making feature films based on the 1950s version of Batman. The show is CW’s second-highest rated show. Now that you… Read more »
Isn’t canary sara lance lesbian on arrow also william arrow son gay Nyssa al Ghul, legend lesbian and the captain of the space/time ship, flash isn’t nora , supergirl sister is lesbian and has multiple girlfriend in episodes. I am sure blacklightning has some but haven’t watch it yet. I am fine with it. I dislike batwoman show but not because she is a lesbian the story with her sister is not for me nor does gotham feel gothamy to me. I am disappointed I was look forward good batwoman show on cw. Also what is with her ex is… Read more »
I’m sorry to break this to you, but Kate Kane has been gay for a long time on comic books, buddy.
I hate to break this to you, but Kate Kane has only been gay since 2006. Before that she was a love interest for Batman, introduced in 1956.
The 1956 character was named Kathy (not Kate) and was rarely seen after 1964 or a brief revival in the 1970s. Kate was established as a different character with a different origin. Similar names but very different characters. But, I’m sure you knew that.
Yeah, I know. The new 52 bologna. Still, her story was changed to maker her lesbian. The point remains.
Her being a lesbian is just a part of this character’s backstory. Is it the only part that bothers you? The original Batgirl was a love struck blonde who chased after Robin. Are you upset that the Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl was introduced? The original Batwoman was essentially a forgotten character and this version has a live-action TV series. I’m pretty sure that WB and DC are happy they made a new version of Batwoman. You can’t please everybody and that’s okay. Maybe this show wasn’t made for you.
The hard cold facts are most of the people that watch shows like this are men and they don’t want to see it.. It will show in the rating.. We don’t to fuss about it here just not watch it and it will not be aired..
And you can be completely sure: it’s not tanking. it’s the CW’s second most-watched show of the 19-20 season and also CW doesn’t give a crap about live audience. This show is going to last for another 8 years atleast.
CW may not give a crap about live audiences but I promise you the advertisers and investors do. Batwoman is garbage and belongs on the trash heap.
https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/cw-2019-20-season-ratings/
It’s their second most watched show. Do you understand what that means? They won’t cancel it just because some dudebros can’t stop whining about it – it makes them money. That’s what the advertisers and investors care about.
You really think they’ll look at the ratings, see that it’s in second place and say “we have to cancel this show”?
Ratings for CW are 0,2 in 18-45 demo ppl and about 740k, for whole network.
“You really think they’ll look at the ratings, see that it’s in second place and say “we have to cancel this show”?” Yes I do. Saying something is in second place doesnt mean its doing well. Terminator DF for example debuted in FIRST PLACE. Its still going to lose over 100 million dollars. Its CW’s second most watched show at 1.3 mil on average. ON AVERAGE!!! in its first season which isnt even finished yet. The show is losing an avg of 200k viewers per episode. You are clutching at straws Larry. The demo is barley a dismal 0.3 and… Read more »
1.345 mil viewers and 0.33 demo on average is better than what MOST CW shows have. The only show doing better is The Flash and that’s their most watched show. If they can keep shows like Charmed or Dynasty, they’ll keep Batwoman as well.
Google “nielsen ratings decline” that might help you understand why today’s ratings are so much lower than years ago.
They (CW) said they’re happy with the numbers and already ordered full season for Batwoman. Get over it.
CW then really have very low expectations in producing good material.
I’m afraid CW never produced “good material”. They had a hit from time to time but most of their shows are pretty average – including Batwoman.
And yet the rumour mill has started churning about the show not going to make it to season 2 and that the ordering of the full 1st season was just to close it out. You know what they say, where there is smoke….right?
CW are happy with the numbers until they are not. Paul Feig was also happy with Ghostbusters 2016, ended up losing over 100 million. Batwhaman is a dumpster fire. Get over it…… or dont. If Batwoman floats your boat then so be it but this is one viewer the cringe fest wont get.
Lmao. Oh no, well if the RUMOUR MILL has started then it’s all over. Let me guess, this rumour started on reddit or YT comment section? And no one can actually proof anything?
I’m not here to gossip, dude. Find someone else for that.
Find someone else for that? Lol, dude you replied to me. But hey, another 80k viewers gone so we will see if Batwhamon’s cancellation is a rumour or not soon enough.
Hate to break it to you but demo is up by 11% for the final nationals. And that’s what the advertisers care about – the demo. (It’s even written on this page, just above the chart).
Both ratings will go up in L+3 and L+7.
Just…google how nielsen ratings work, man.
The demo is up 11% on 0.27? that puts it at 0.29 lol. Lost another 100k viewers and this week it will be below the million viewer mark, this show is on life support and Supergirl and her jumpsuit’s plug is about to be pulled. Both shows will get cancelled and both will blame misogynists and the patriarchy and I am ok with that. Hate to break it to you.
The second most watched program on the CW… weighing in at a shade over a million viewers. Making the CW money? Sounds to me that the CW is likely hemorrhaging money, with those low levels of viewership.
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/live3-ratings-week-of-nov-4-the-little-mermaid-live-1203406403/
Live+3 ratings for Batwoman 01×06 – demo 0.5, viewers 1.678 mil
CW gets money from ppl who watch their shows live and from ppl who stream them later on their website. They’re fine, don’t worry.
The fact that they will probably be fine is WHY I’m worried. Crap writing like what the CW cranks out is a waste of TV bandwidth. If the CW went bankrupt, they would be doing society a major favor.
I hope you realize that if the ratings continue the trend you see in your link there won’t be any viewers at all towards the end of the season.
I hope you realize that Batwoman’s ratings trend isn’t unusual. Almost all network shows see the ratings drop week after week. People get busy and end up catching up on-demand or streaming. It cracks me up when people who don’t like a particular show, point out things like this. As if the show they dislike is the only one with declining live ratings, therefore proving that it’s a bad show.
I hope you realize that’s not how Nielsen ratings work. They don’t count every single person who watches tv – just households who agreed to be part of their rating system. That’s why it’s possible for a show to get 0.0 rating and still have audience.
I also hope you realize that ratings have been decreasing for years and for every TV show. Not just for those you don’t like.
https://jalopnik.com/how-tv-ratings-work-1795820157
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/five-years-network-ratings-declines-explained-1241524
Another 8 years… at least?!? Apparently, you have no realistic concept on how television works. They MIGHT renew it for another season, just to show how stubborn they are at the CW. But another 8 years? Not a chance. And if it’s the second most watched show on the CW, that should be saying something, considering it’s only getting a shade over a million viewers… and sinking. Sounds, to me, that the CW needs to step up their game and start writing some good stories, rather than forcing agendas.
Ok yeah I did think batwoman and Batgirl were the same people or possibly mix up the two I don’t know. Thanks David, anyway I guess it minutes all the negativities stuff but that still rank it as an 69.10. (D+) but so close to a 70 I will give it another go when board.
What do you Know it shows episode & tonight maybe I see episode 2 today
For now Batwoman is better than Terminator Annihilation.
Even though no one likes the show, apparently, you just know they’ll run it for years! YUK!!!
LOL. The CW has very low standards.
Judging by the viewer numbers they like Batwoman more than the rest of the shows on the CW.
That is sad truth.
I think you mean that “You” don’t like this show so they’ll run it for years. Not every show is for you (or me, for that matter).
Horrible acting, worse writing, lousy stunts, too much pandering. Seem to be a perfect fit for the CW.
Ruby is not very appealing or engaging. But when one of the characters said “She’s married to a MAN?” with total contempt, I knew I was watching the wrong show. Bye!
What are you talking about? That wasn’t contempt Mary was just suprised because you know…Sophie dated her sister? She obviously thought Sophie was a lesbian.
It’s possible I read that scene wrong, but there’s still not enough to warrant me giving this show a second look/chance.
It not good I say F=58.75% here why the show enteainment wise 60%. The twist 63.10%, girls kissing 65.10%, ondamand 69.10%, now bad the backstory batwoman is offer Gordon kid that the same. But here she also Batman cousin. Now making Gordon Batman uncle.64.10 Also Alice is batwoman sister in this show and the mad hatter is Alice Brother. now making the made hatter Batman cousin, ie Grodon would be his uncle now. 59.10. this one ok but Reachal maddow on an episode she jump to fast at any story so I knocked it down 0.45%. 58.75% of course if… Read more »
what the &%$@! are you talking about??
He thinks Batwoman (Kate Kane) is the same as Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).
Trying figure out what this guy was saying gave me a headache.
You obviously missed the mark on who Batwoman is. The show is still terrible though.