How did Crazy Ex-Girlfriend get renewed for a third season? Recently, co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna explained the surprising renewal, The Wrap reports.
The musical dramedy stars co-creator Rachel Bloom as Rebecca Bunch, a neurotic lawyer who moves to Southern California in pursuit of her high school crush. The cast also includes Vincent Rodriguez III, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner, Vella Lovell, and Gabrielle Ruiz.
Despite being the network’s lowest-rated series, The CW renewed it for a third season earlier this year. At a recent screening of the season two finale, McKenna said one of the reasons they were renewed is because of their consistent, loyal fanbase:
It’s the same people. To a person, it’s the same. And at this point because of Twitter, I think we know most of them … We have a very devoted, loyal audience.”
Additionally, the series is a critical hit. Bloom scored a 2016 Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Comedy Series and was nominated again this year.
At this year’s Television Critics Association press tour, CW boss Mark Pedowitz credited the show’s critical success for its renewal:
Critically acclaimed, great programming, sometimes you just leave it on the air and, hopefully, it finds an audience. I’m hoping that happens. And if it doesn’t, I’ll have no regrets of having continued the series on Rachel and Aline’s behalf.”
The season two finale of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend airs tonight, February 3rd, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
What do you think? Do you watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Why do you think it has such low ratings?
Only recently have i started watching on netflix and absolutely LOVE it. From the creatively written songs to the awesome cast of characters, it defiantly is in my top 10 shows. Keep up the great work!
One of my favorite shows. Very entertaining with the occasional comedy musicals gives this show the type of entertainment other channels don’t have. The characters also compliment each other! I believe each season will continue to get new viewers. I have watched since season 1 first episode and haven’t been disappointed yet! Keep up the great work.!
I definitely think its a good idea to renew. It doesnt make sense that season two wasnt as big a hit, as the only reason i see someone not liking it is the initial chick flick vibe in the first episode of season 1. Its my favorite show, and now that its on Netflix my husband( who is a 38 year old ‘manly man’)has adopted it as his as well. Keep up the good work guys!!! If it continues to not go well on the cw, netflix would be stupid not to pick it up as an original!
I really don’t know how TV ratings work, but if they aren’t taking into account people who may be watching this show on Netflix or other internet based television applications then I’m sure a huge percentage of their audience isn’t being taken into account. Their songs on YouTube alone have millions of views. I really hope this isn’t the case and this show sticks with their 4 season plan!
I think it would have bloomed in Season 2, but the loss of Greg nearly took it down. The first shows without Greg were, frankly, a disappointment, and I am still not sure the show will recover. Adding more actors did not cut it. Except for Rachel he was the most talented. He added a huge presence and the show has not been the same. The producers should write his character back in and watch want happens.
I think the reason for low ratings is that it wasn’t advertised enough. I just happenstanced upon it a few months ago, and was hooked. I LOVE IT! I have told all my friends about it, and now everybody is watching it! Such refreshing entertainment. The plight of the main character – every woman has gone through it to varying degrees. And the comedy, as well as the musical interludes gives us fodder to actually laugh about ourselves. I am surprised that anyone is surprised at a 3rd season.
This is a big reason why the CW is my number one favorite network. I watch virtually all their shows and with very few exceptions they seldom cancel them after just one season or a half season (RIP Limitless, Constantine, and Forever). I am thrilled Rachel’s labor of love will continue for at least one more season. Thanks CW!!!!
You mean the consistently loyal non existent fan base? It was renewed for a simple reason. Because there is nobody there to fire this moron in charge of programming. That is the truth, not a personal attack. Only after a certain person was elected did Failing ratings become acceptable at the networks. Shows with ratings like this keep getting renewed because of Nepotism, Cronyism and Back scratching, besides nobody willing to fire this guy.
I’m part of the fanbase. It’s actually one of my top 3 shows at the moment. Sometimes great shows don’t get the ratings they deserve but I’m glad people give them a chance.
I’m sorry but that’s flat out wrong. Nielsen Ratings do not effect The CW the way they effect other networks tsk. The CW just signed a BILLION dollar deal with Netflix, yes I said a BILLION DOLLAR DEAL.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend generates critical buzz for the series, something that shows like Arrow, The Flash, & Supergirl fail to do. Fact is that shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The 100, & Jane The Virgin are out there winning prestigious awards and upping the quality of the network overall. Netflix pays for it all and CEG’s budget is small. It’s a no-brainer.
*correction* It generates critical buzz for The Network. It’s new, it’s fresh, and a Golden Globe win and 2 nominations for Rachel Bloom is HUGE for The CW.
Ratings everywhere are falling because people are watching tv differently, THATS A FACT. Calling someone a moron is not a fact. Especially if that ‘moron’ is scoring billion dollar deals.
Quite well said, FightOwensFight! I admire your literary ease with our language. Well done.
Super-hero shows do not get awards consideration because of a long-standing bias against the scifi/fantasy genre, but they traditionally have the longest afterlife and the most dedicated fan-bases of all. The CW shows you mention have aggregated reviews in the high ’90s on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, so they have the critical buzz. Crazy Ex will never have a fan convention, reboot, etc. What prestigious award has The 100 won? I’m just curious. I love that show.
The 100 has received 11 nominations, 1 of which was an Emmy and has garnered massive critical acclaim. The Flash, Arrow, etc… Opinions aside, the quality is simply not there, they may have a built in fan base, but so does NCIS. Obviously The CW needs their ‘NCIS’ of sorts, but they also need their ‘American Crime’, shows that actually bring prestige to the network and not just a teeny-bopper fan base.