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 ?
I Love this show.Perfect with Grimm, which is a favorite in my house.Please give Constantine another season .Grimm was given another chance .I always look forward to friday night shows.NBC, remember people50-65 watch tv also.Even more so.Love Constantine.
Great show. Please renew
My family and I love this show! NBC needs to keep this show; just move it to another night. We watch it mostly on demand. Love the story line and the graphics.
Great show. It has a good storyline, but needs a little time for it to catch on. Reminds me alot of the Dresden files series that was on a few seasons ago. It could of been a great show, but did not get the opportunity. Just like Grimm this show needs to have a decent chance to shine.
Please don’t cancel the show. Best to move the day it is played. Most shows do get cancelled if on Friday because it is date night. If you must cancel the show from the tv can the show be made for netflix or AMC so I can still watch it? Walking Dead was cancelled in the first season. What a comeback that show made. Move the day or station and this show will also. Don’t let MARVEL have all the slots. I love MARVEL but I love DC too. Please don’t disappoint. Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy the storyline and I hope it comes back for second season. It’s time slot appears to interfere with the present shows that I record but since one of other shows is ending their series I was looking forward to this show replacing my supernatural fix!
Hate that all because every body don’t jump on the band wagon for a new show right off the bat they think they should cancel it. I don’t watch grim or supernatural or a lot of those shows but Constantine I read the comic books. Love the show. Hey NBC you have quite a few people who do like the show and there will be more jump in and watch it but with every new show you come out with most people wait to see if it’s going to make it before they start to watch it so they don’t… Read more »
Renew Season 2 please!! LOVED THE SHOW!
I love Constantine it’s a great show with terrific affects. I’ve noticed a lot of great shows get the boot that are on Friday night. Move it to anouther night before booting it. I watch it on DVR I hate all the commercials.
Awesome show!! Looking forward to season 2 please!!
I’m looking forward to season two, as well, but I’m REALLY looking forward to Part 2 of the last episode! COME ON NBC – if you’re really going to pull the show after 13 episodes this season, would you PLEASE give us the rest of our 13 episodes?? (please and thank you)
A good show that doesn’t insult a viewer’s intelligence and the effects are quite good. The characters are strong especially Constantine. He is a hero/anti-hero, broken but trying to be good. I don’t like other supernatural shows but this one really hits the right buttons. Matt Ryan is excellent in the role; the English speech, expressions and mannerisms put just the right touch on the character. I was disappointed that the Liv Aberdine character wasn’t developed but Zed is a good substitute.
It appears it won’t be renewed and that is very disappointing. Hey television producers, keep it going.
They got the show nailed dead on keep it on please after that bad movie this show is 100% better!!!
I LOVE Constantine and look forward to it every Friday night!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOW AND LOOK FORWARD TO IT ALL WEEK LONG! I HAVE WATCHED ALL EPISODES FROM THE BEGINNING AND LOVE HIS WIT AND HOW HE HANDLES ALL THE DEMONS IN THE WORLD. I ALWAYS DVR IT FOR MY HUSBAND TO WATCH AS HE LOVES IT TOO AND CANNOT ALWAYS WATCH WITH ME. WE WILL BE TOTALLY UPSET IF THIS IS TAKEN OFF. HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE NEXT EPISODE AND WOULD NOT BE HAPPY AT ALL IF TAKEN OFF! I RECORD AND WATCH AGAIN AS I JUST LOVE IT.I DID GO ON SEARCH ALSO TO FIND OUT… Read more »
I love the show quite angry I had to search to find out why my favorite show wasn’t on