TV shows The Flash and Gotham have been doing well this season. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for another DC Comics based series — Constantine. NBC has decided to shut down production after 13 episodes but it’s supposedly not cancelled and there could still be a second season.
Constantine revolves around the travels and work of John Constantine (Matt Ryan), an occult detective. He tries to help the innocent though his soul is already damned to hell. Others in the cast are Harold Perrineau, Charles Halford, and Angelica Celaya.
The supernatural series debuted on October 24th to a 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.28 million viewers. It was an okay start for a Fridays at 10pm series.
The numbers plunged about 30% in week two but that was Halloween so an above average decline was to be expected. The ratings rebounded a bit in week three and then dropped again in week four, falling to a 0.8 demo rating and 3.47 million. This past Friday’s numbers went back up again but the ratings are still pretty awful.
Deadline reports that production will be shut down after all 13 episodes of the first season have been produced. NBC isn’t ordering additional episodes at this time but it’s supposedly still in contention for a second season — for now, the optimism is based on last Friday’s increase and the DVR numbers.
Unless Constantine’s numbers continue to improve, it’s hard to believe that the network would put the time and money into producing and launching a second season. They’ve kept low-rated Hannibal around for three seasons (the show that will likely replace Constantine on the schedule in 2015) but only because it doesn’t cost them very much as a licensed show.
What do you think? Do you like Constantine? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? How do you watch? Live, DVR, on demand, or ?
This show is one of the best and my favorite, and my friends like it too it would be a disaster if NBC will cancel it.
A GREAT show with great characters . Matt Ryan is awesome. NBC would make a huge mistake letting it go. Too many good shows have gone down because of TV execs wanting instant hits . Constantine’s a quality show.
I hope show is renewed. The show keeps your attention loved watching Constantine after Grimm. The other shows on TV brainless horrible programming ie…The Mindy Project or Mulaney??? These shows are awful — PLEASE RENEW CONSTANTINE CONTRACT SAVE THE SHOW GIVE US SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO.
I thought Constantine was a great show and a great lead in to my favorite show
Grimm. I hope it gets a second season order you are giving this show a chance.
I thought Constantine was the best new show this season. NBC; do NOT cancel this marvelous show. So sick of brainless, reality, garbage shows.
This show is way better than Gotham and most others. I hope we will see a second season as it was continually getting better every episode.
I hope Constantine is renewed! We love this show. In fact, it’s one of the few shows we watch on NBC. The fans brought back Star Trek, can we do it with Constantine? Hope so!
Please keep this show going. I love it! John Constantine is a great character fighting for the noble good in this world. Easy on the eyes, too 🙂
Please keep the show going! I love it.
Love this show, but anytime I really get into a show they cancel it. This really sucks.
This is the best show NBC has. This show should be renewed……
I love this show it’s different the all the cop shows series killer shows I think that’s why I love it. I tape this show because the night its on. Maybe that’s your problem and rate based on day and time also. Don’t take this show off, now that I have told others about it.
I really like the show and hope it comes back.
Constantine is one of the best written shows on TV. Great Story and great Characters. NBC Repeatedly drops the ball on shows, it has done so for years. They would have a hit show on their hands if they would put this show in another time slot. Friday’s are death for shows. Just can not believe this show ends at 13 episodes. They have introduced two of my all time favorite characters in this show in the dc universe, the Spectre and The Helmet of Doctor Fate in an earlier episodes. It would be awesome to see how this plays… Read more »
I love this show. Probably one of the only shows on right now, that I can’t wait for next week (other than Grimm). Please don’t let this show end. The characters are intriguing, the actors are great. I was skeptical of the show in the beginning, because I had seen the movie Constantine. I didn’t think I would be able to get past the Matt Ryan Constantine over the Keanu Reeves Constantine. but with a little patience, I got over that very quickly. Please renew this series.
Please keep this show love it watch it every week at 8pm then watch grim after love them both .