ABC has been searching for a ratings hit to fill the Sundays at 10pm timeslot. Turns out that Betrayal isn’t that show but could it still return for a second season? Has it already been cancelled?
Betrayal revolves around professional photographer Sara (Hannah Ware) and top attorney Jack (Stuart Townsend) who, despite being married to other people, have a torrid affair. Things become even more complicated when Sara’s husband and Jack end up on the opposite sides of a murder trial. The rest of the cast includes Henry Thomas, Chris Johnson, Wendy Moniz, Braeden Lemasters, Elizabeth McLaughlin, and James Cromwell.
The series debuted in September and got off to a slow start with a 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.16 million total viewers. The numbers got even worse in week two, dropping more than 24%. In week three, they dropped another 26%.
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In short, the ratings were awful but the network didn’t pull the series off the air and a rep even said that ABC was sticking with the show. Why? Likely because they’d already cancelled another new drama, Lucky 7, and fellow freshman Once Upon a Time in Wonderland was also tanking.
Though Betrayal’s ratings have leveled off, that doesn’t mean that ABC is any more satisfied with the numbers and there’s just no way that they’re bring it back for a second season. It’s still on the air because they didn’t have anything to take its place.
The network has released their plans for early 2014 and, to no surprise, Betrayal isn’t part of them. That’s not an outright cancellation but, realistically, there’s as much hope of this show coming back as there being a second season of Pan Am or GCB.
ABC has taken to calling Betrayal a limited series which wouldn’t have stopped them from making a second season had the ratings been stronger. Hopefully for the fans who have stuck with it, the show will end in a satisfying way and won’t not leave a bunch of unresolved storylines.
What do you think? Do you like Betrayal? Would you like to see a second season or does the show deserve to be cancelled? Why didn’t it catch on?
Betrayal was one of the best series I’ve watched in years. Please bring it back!
How can they cancel show now I am totally into this show as are my coworkers we go to work on Monday s and share how we felt about Sunday nights show . Am totally disappointed to hear it is over. I personally Hate reality shows to me they are far from real and unless you have know common sense it is obvious how fake and stupid they are . What happened to good old entertainment ?
I love this show. I always look fwd to Sunday’s! Season 2 please!
I really enjoyed the show great actors! Great story line! Please renew!
Please don’t cancel Betrayel, I love the show. Never missed an episode. I want to see betrayal come back do another season. I think we all deserve a second chance and we need to find out who Sarah picks!!!
Just finished watching the last episode of Betrayal. It has to be one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait for Sunday night to roll around. Please don’t cancel it. I have a lot of friends that feel the same way. They could come back next season with Sara being pregnant. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
Please keep this series going. Still unfinished stories. Please
Excellent story-line and this show should not be cancelled. Love to see a Season 2.
Don’t cancel Betrayel, love the show. The show has a strong cast and the storyline is real good.
I love this series.
Don’t cancel! I love it
OMG everyone I know loves this show. They did leave u hanging so we are all hoping there will be a season two…
Please don’t cancle. I love this show the story’s are amazing and the people have such depth.
I love the show also, never missed an episode. Hope you do not cancel it!!
Love betrayal!!! Please don’t cancel!!!