It looks like Discovery Channel is closing up the border. Variety reports the network has dropped the freshman TV show after three episodes.
The news series is hosted by Bill Weir and features “live reports from the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as stories from investigative journalist Lilla Luciano from the field.”
According to Variety, Border Live garnered extremely low ratings, with the last episode earning only 430,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating in the 18-49 demo.
Discovery Channel has not officially announced a cancellation, but the network did confirm to Variety that they have decided to end the series.
What do you think? Did you see Border Live? Do you think Discovery should give it another chance?
I tried to watch the show. I worked the Southern Border for 10 years in Calexico and San Luis. I now work in South Florida. The show wasn’t as “Live” as advertised. It was too opinionated. Didn’t spend enough time with the Officers at the Port of Entry. It was implied it would be similar to Border Wars the “Live” version. Your panel was boring as well as the Female Officer you followed. If you want live action on the Border go to San Diego. I tried but it didn’t reflect what I know happens on the Border. US Customs… Read more »
Rather than Wednesday night’s, perhaps Sunday night’s would be better to air for better ratings. Live PD A&E rules the air on Friday and Saturday nights, Border live could be on Sunday nights for the Live Pd fans. Wednesday nights are bad slot for such a two hour program, when most people work throughout the week. The show was good when I watched it.
It was somewhat slow but I think it’s important for the american people to see the amount of drugs money and guns that come across the boarder everyday
It’s funny how the show was put on hold or cancelled with what is going on with politics right now. Hmmm…
Funny,funny how ? Do I assume you? No really funny how!
Nancy P.
Please bring the show BACK!!! People need to see what happens near the border. A lot of people think there is no problems there… We need this show to inform them all of the many problems happening all of the time! Many people think it’s not in my back yard, so it is not a problem!!! Bring the show BACK PLEASE!!!
This show needs to be back on the air so America can understand and see what really goes on at the border I live in Arizona and when I watch the news I see this every day unfortunately the rest of America doesn’t really know what’s going on here at the borders and this show is important for America to see what really is going on in the United States right now
I’m not surprised it was canceled. I do think it had potential but fell way short. Unlike Live PD on A&E, they did not show much “live” footage. It seemed like over half the show was earlier footage. If they try a comeback, stick with the “live” theme. People need and want to see all that it takes for BP to actually catch people. Camera following a few officers on the ground patrolling, a few cameras at the top 3-4 busiest ports and one crew with the chopper locations. And sorry but yes a new host… god bless the blue!… Read more »
Awful show that wanted to push a politically motivated agenda instead of showing what agents go through. In addition, the word “Live” in the title was a misnomer. Most of it was taped and all of it received commentary that was usually biased.
I am very disappointed this show was cancelled.
It was a great show that shows reality about what our hard working law enforcement does to protect our borders that work for free with no payment during the shutdown by the government. They don’t mind it and they still proudly show up to work everyday to keep us safe with them risking their lives while they are not getting paid and they do it proudly. I feel everyone should get a glimpse of the hard work and dedication they have.
Please bring this show back with better scheduling. It is so informative. A real look at what is actually happening on the border. Please, do not cancel this show! It should air 24/7 in the House and Senate. We told friends about it, but they didn’t get to see it because it was only on for 3 episodes.
I liked the show. But being opposite live pd.,
Witch was a better done show I think.
And you need q different hosts
Very informative, gave a GREAT accurate look at the border. We live here. Needs to be shown so the rest of the country can see reality
Why was this show cancelled? I live here by the border. The truth needs to be seen!
I loved border live…bring it back!
Ditto
I think Border Live needs more time to gain traction & support just like LivePD. I think a change up of the host & commentators, along with encouragement to live tweet during the episodes could be a boost to garner more viewership. If anything, the show documents the continuing problem of illegals crossing into the USA & the need to increase border control & security.