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 ?
Love the show got some great and entertaining tv. So much more refreshing than watching talent shows (yuk).
I LOVE IT
I LIKE IT ALOT AWESOME ACTING AS WELL
I really enjoy Constantine. While I was originally expecting something more like the movie, and a lead character more like Keanu Reeves, I have gotten past that and come to appreciate the show on its own merits. Where it falls down in the ratings, I suspect, is because we haven’t really gotten to know much about the characters and, thereby, haven’t been able to really relate to or connect with any of them. And supernatural-based story lines just don’t go anywhere unless the audience can really connect with the emotions of the characters. So maybe give the show some new… Read more »
This show is great it would really be sad if it didn’t get a second season.
RENEW!!!! great acting ,and show content …please renew!!!
My children and I love Constantine. Hopefully it won’t be canceled.
Renew it!!!! It is a wonderful show, after a week of work , I’m always happy to go home and watch one of the best shows on tv this days.
I love this show!!! Please don’t cancel it! It is even better than the movie (which was pretty good itself), Matt Ryan does an excellent job portraying Constantine. All the cast members have great on screen chemistry. I just can’t believe there is any doubt about it’s future!!!
Love this show. Keeping my fingers crossed.
RENEW IT…RENEW IT!!!! The numbers are sure to improve. produce half a season and if the number don’t improve cancel the show.. A little advice.. base more stories on the comic.. he has DR FATES helmet add that character to the series. Bet ratings go up then
Stick with Constantine, network executives, and you will be handsomely rewarded. This show hits us where we live. Our world is run by the bad guys, by dark forces, and we need rough people to fight for us. But, the American viewer has been taught to avoid the supernatural in the public square. People are hesitating, but they WANT to come around. They WILL come around. If you persevere with this series, you will carve space in network TV for a part of life – the supernatural – that 95% of us not only believe in, but depend on, and… Read more »
Why would you cancel this???Seriously shows like this get a bad rap because they don’t do well in the first week. Really???So we are just going to kill it?? I thoroughly enjoy Constantine. The series stays true to the DC comic line and the guy playing Constantine is absolutely brilliant. Hulu is my go to place for this show. Every one in my family loves this and then you guys just want to kill it. This is the reason I do not have cable or dish and rely on services like Hulu and Netflix. You guys wouldn’t know a real… Read more »
When the show first started I did care for it. But as it went on it got better. I hope that it does come back next season. The show has gotten much better, and I like it now.
This is a great show, granted the 1st couple episodes I was in the mindframe of the movie but I really think they proved themselves. I think the network owes it to the show and to us who enjoy the show to give it a 2nd season to gain that moment time of viewers.