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 this show. Something thought provoking on a Friday night.
For the first time in several years I have found some shows worth watching,( well DVRing, since my husband does not share the same idea of what’s good, and I can’t watch anything with him in the house because he sometimes won’t just close his mouth. I love Constantine, have from the first episode and I loved Witches of East End,( which was cancelled) I cannot believe that the stupid trash that is still on gets picked up, but the good shows like this are not left on. Sometimes a series needs a season or two to catch on. (… Read more »
Don’t cancel it. It’s kind of campy, but still pretty good.
This show is still trying to find its place. It hasn’t been fantastic yet, but it has a lot of potential. With the right story guidance, adding some DC flavor (remind people this is part of a bigger universe, have an episode take place in Metropolis or Central City. You don’t even need to show us other super type characters.) and maybe losing the scooby gang feel, Constantine could one of the best show on tv.
This is a very well done show, the best supernatural type of show on right now in my opinion. And when CW finally comes to terms that there show Supernatural jumped the shark at least three seasons ago, which will hopefully be very soon it will be cancelled, and Constantine would dominate with the supernatural show loving fans.
your crazy supernatural wont get cancelled like constatine will people compare it to Supernaural and the writing and acting for that show is way better this this which is disappointing because Ireally like the COmics
I love this show and hope it’s renewed. Scripts are intelligent, acting excellent. So much better than the insipid girl/boy soap operas!
Don’t worry about live ratings. Most people DVR shows today. Can’t watch TV live with kids in the house.
I really like this series hope is not cancell .
“Constantine” is a highly entertaining TV series and NBC could use something besides Sunday Night Football and State of Affairs to keep me watching.
I like this show. I’m a little surprised it’s not getting any of the Grimm fans. I watch Grimm too but it’s a little on the campy side. Constantine has some great stories and effects and what I would consider to be ‘motion picture quality scares’ in some of the episodes. I’m really disappointed it didn’t do better and hope it doesn’t get cancelled. A lot of thought goes into this show.
Very interesting show and graphics on good vs,
Vs. evil. Hope they keep this show on.
I’m very picky about TV shows these days and Constantine is a show I enjoy watching. I love the feel of the show and the story lines. I do hope they keep the show and renew it for a second season.
I ALSO AM VERY PICKY !!ESPECIALLY ON MY SHOWS LIKE CONSTANTINE. HE IS SO GOOD AT HOW HE BATTLES THE EVIL IN THE WORLD. AND KICKS ASS. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL!!!!
Please do not end Constantine. It is one of the BEST shows with reference to the story, the acting by Matt Ryan and all the other co-stars. Witches Of East End was cancelled too which was a good show and the only one good show remaining is Supernatural.
Supernatural is probably close to its ending by now with another season or two left and then Constantine is the show thats going to dominate. Constantine’s air timing should be improved and it should replace Hannibal.
Please do not end the show !!
This is one of my favorite shows, I hope they do not cancel it
They can’t end Constantine as I think that it has been the best potrayal of him. Matt Ryan has done far better then the Keanu Reeves film.Hellblazer it is a much under apreciated comic. The series is fantasic so please dont stop it as they have so many good storylines to do-the comics prove this! I have my fingers crossed that they do a Newcastle episode as that would make a great episode.