Tonight marks the end of ABC’s Deception TV show. The alphabet network decided to cancel the Sunday night drama series after just one season of 13 episodes. Why was it cancelled? Would you have watched a second season?
An ABC crime drama from creator Chris Fedak, Deception stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as illusionist Cameron Black, with Ilfenesh Hadera, Lenora Crichlow, Amaury Nolasco, Justin Chon, Laila Robins, and Vinnie Jones. With big shows in Vegas and New York, Cameron is rocketing to the top, when scandal derails his show and his twin’s life. While watching the news, he realizes that the FBI has been deceived by an illusionist, and whoever it was, stole one of his signature moves. Now, this magician is using his tradecraft to help the Feds apprehend some of the most elusive criminals in the world and hopes to prove his brother, Jonathan (Cutmore-Scott), is an innocent man.
Debuting on March 11th, Deception got off to a decent start with 1.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.93 million viewers. The show’s premiere ratings were likely helped by the fact that the first episode aired after the ABC debut of American Idol (which drew a much bigger audience).
Week two saw the ratings drop by more than 32% and the numbers kept dwindling downward as the season progressed. Last week’s episode attracted a 0.60 in the demo with 3.18 million.
With ratings like these. it was no surprise that ABC decided not to order a second season. Unfortunately, filming had already been completed before that decision came down so the writers didn’t have time to wrap things up.
Though the show’s ratings were low, Deception clearly has some devoted fans who wanted the show to continue.
What do you think? Did you like the Deception TV show? Would you have watched season two? Do you think that this show could have been a hit or, was it not made for a broad audience?
I hope Netflix picks it up, best new show on TV. The way they left season 1, season 2 looked like it could be so good. I guess these stupid executives just want the same old garbage reality TV, so sad.
I’m heartbroken that Deception won’t have a season two. I seriously don’t know what I will do with myself. The drama, the relationships, the magic, how could they just end that?! I mean, I understand you have to appeal to your viewers but this was an amazing show.
I need this show to continue! this was my favorite show and the only one me and my mom watched together. She is so disappointed that this show has to end. Especially with the ending we saw in the season finally.
I would tooootally watch another season of DECEPTION!!!! BRING IT ON!!!
I absolutely LOVE this show! Never fails….good shows get cancelled and the trashy shows go on forever. So bummed. 🙁
The cancellation is a DECEPTION?????????? Hope so
please bring it back I’m so mad I was waiting at the season finally for the release date of season 2 and then find out there isn’t one I am very upset
Please don’t cancel Deception. I don’t think it was given a chance.
This was one of he better shows on TV. All story, no politics, sex or vulgarities.
This is one of the better shows on TV, Story, no politics, sex, or vulgarity.
I think this is one of the best shows
The plot always keeps you on the edge of your seat because of all the twists and turns
The cast is great and magic is always intriguing I think that this show definitely warrants a second season and it is a great fbi drama with the added bonus of magic added to it
I am very disappointed in the network for cancelling this show
Of course I would’ve watched more of Deception series. I’m really frustrated to hear about it being cancelled! I totally understand that it was a management call due to viewers number, but come on, doesn’t many TV shows experience the same trend?
The twists, story line and ofc Stephanie, who wouldn’t want to watch all that?
Please don’t cancel Deception! I usually can’t find anything to watch on TV these days. Please don’t cancel Deception! I guess I’ll just have to go back to reading my books.
So disappointed. I would definitely watch a season 2. I love love deception. Love Camron. Was the best show out there. Very creative and imaginitive. Chris Fedak is a very creative and fun writer. Was at a bad time/day. I watched it on demand so i guessi wouldnt be counted in the ratings. Somebody bring back Deception. I need to see what happens next. I will not be watching ABC in tbe future.
Absolutely I would have watched season 2. It is very cleverly written with talented actors. I would love for it to be rescued especially since it didn’t end with a satisfactory closure! Remember Seinfeld? It didn’t have a successful first season. Luckily there was someone astute enough to give a second season which turned into one of the most beloved of tv shows ever, even in syndication.