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?
Lease do not cancel. I love this show. The storyline and characters are terrific, as well as the actors. LOVE IT!!!
Love this show!!! My fav. new show of the season!
I love this show! I really hope they come back for another 12ep! It is well written and the story line is good!
Love the show. It has a great storyline and keeps me wondering as to what happens next. A great drama and looking forward to a season 2.
Please do not cancel this show, it is great and deserves a second season! Don’t give up to the other networks…… This is good for Sunday nights especially with men watching Sunday Night Football, women have their show. It keeps my attention and something to look forward too for the next week!
My daughters and I love this show, we can’t wait for Sundays at 10:00! Please do not cancel this show, the story line is amazing! One of the best shows of the season!
I hope they bring this show back for a second season. Best show I’ve seen in a long time. I do wish the time slot was better, but I DVR it every week. The show is very addicting.
Please do not cancel. I love this show! !
Omg dnt cancel the show… they should make a second season this show was so intense . Best show ive watched it forever…. I cant wait till it comes on dvd and ama be getting it ……. please dnt cancel it … second season should be doneee
This show is great. Please do not cancel ABC! The writers and cast are all so talented! Give this show a chance please. We need more Betrayal!
I LOVE this show ! Sundays can’t come fast enough for me and a friend to discuss it on Mondays and then figure out what will happen on the next Episode. DO NOT CANCEL, PLS !!!!
This show is my secret obsession.What will we do in the name of love.We want to behave but we have a tendency to give into unhealthy acts not thinking of the outcome.This is a show for adults.I love this show and find myself looking so forward to it because it deals with real life.Im hoping it doesnt get canceled.Its no worse than some shows Ive watched.I think it just hasnt caught on yet.Why does a show have to be an overnite success to get picked up?The problem is theres too much out there to choose from and with this being… Read more »
Betrayal is well-done, entertains with smart dialogue and the premise offers endless possibilities for future scripts. Placement on a Sunday evening against the many other offerings by both on the networks and cable is its greatest obstacle.
It’s one of my favorite shows! Well written, well acted, with a really good cast! If ABC cancels, I’d love to see Netflix pick it up. In fact, I’d rather see it go to Netflix. That way people who wouldn’t start watching a story in the middle can watch it from the beginning.
My co-worker and I LOVE this show. We are always impatiently waiting for Sunday nights and then discussing it Monday on how the episode went. Love the storyline and mystery and the connection between the characters!! PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL!!!!