Last year, ABC had some success with Rookie Blue, a cop drama that’s produced north of the border, in Canada. It’s already been renewed for a third season. This summer, the network began airing another Canadian show, Combat Hospital. Will it find the same success as Rookie Blue or be cancelled after one season like their last medical series, Off the Map?
Combat Hospital (formerly known as The Hot Zone) revolves around the life and work of a group of doctors and nurses from various countries at a military hospital in Southern Afghanistan. The cast includes Deborah Kara Unger, Michelle Borth, Elias Koteas, Terry Chen, Arnold Pinnock, and Luke Mably.
The TV series debuted on June 21st to a less-than-impressive 1.2 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 5.32 million viewers. It was in second place in the timeslot, being handily beaten by The Voice on NBC. The second episode of Combat Hospital dropped 8% in the demo and the following week fell another 9%. Week four then dropped 20% to a 0.8 demo rating.
The ratings have gone up and down a bit since then but the show is only averaging a 0.9 in the demographic and 4.0 million total viewers. While viewership is typically lower in the summer months, this performance is not good at all. ABC has several new shows running and Combat Hospital is currently tied with Friday’s Karaoke Battle USA for last place.
Based on the ratings, there’s simply no reason for ABC to want to renew Combat Hospital for a second season. The 13th and final episode of the season (and likely the series) is set to air on September 13th.
But, what do you think? Do you like Combat Hospital? Should it be cancelled or renewed? Is it worth watching? Cancel or keep it?
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As a matter of fact I am watching it now…keeper!!!
I love this show….it’s a keeper!!!!!! There are too many musical shows on…please keep this show. I love the characters!
Please keep Combat Hospital for another season. I really like this show. All the characters are awesome. Especially Luke Mably as Dr. Simon Hill. Everytime I get interested in a show it is canceled. Please, please keep this one.
Dana
i think that this is the best show, pretty much on any network. it would be absolutely heartbreaking to see this show go. This is my favorite show, and it has motivated me in so many ways to join the medical field. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THIS AMAZING SHOW!!! RENEW RENEW RENEW!!!!!
keep it on the air. good show.
I really like combat hospital. I really enjoy the show
Keep it !!!! I look forward to this show every week. Also brig back Off The Map. Really miss it.
Absolutely renew this show, I watched every episode…should be on fall schedule not summer…
Another poor decision by ABC. It takes time to develop a following, and I think CH was well on its way to do just that! Why can’t ABC gives these shows a fighting chance!?! Heck, Seinfeld ratings were poor the first season!
Love the show. I’m gonna be way uptight if it gets cancelled! COMBAT HOSPITAL IS THE BEST SHOW ON RIGHT NOW
Keep it..I’ve loved the show.
KEEP IT..this is a great, great show. I never watch ABC evening shows until this one. IT’s great.
please dont cancel it. a lot of ppl are still waiting for season 2! there are a lot of character in this show and its way better than Karaoke friday!
I have NEVER EVER been a person to buy a DVD of a tv series. I will be buying season 2 since its not returning to the states. Canada is writing some awesome shows:))
Keep it. We haven’t had a good wartime medical show since CHINA BEACH