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?
This was one of the best shows ever I am still hoping there could be a season 2 ..also mindy project season was canceled once and then hulu picked it up… could not something similar happen here – this show is hot, new, magical…super smart all I wanted. And love love love the magician aspect …. pls makers look for someone to produce season 2:-)
I think it is one of the freshest shows to come along in 20 years. Awesome players, yee and haw, scripts are excellent. Considered a tame enough adventure show for entire family. Rare.
At least wrap up the show properly. You have left us all clinging on the cliff.A second season for a great ending would be a definite welcome.
I enjoyed the show. It was clever, fun & made me think. I’m sorry that it was cancelled. Truly needed a second season.
I would have watched a second season. Liked the show, it was fun.
I would watch more. It would be great to have another season.It was fun to watch wish there was more fun tv
Actually enjoyed this show very much. I. Like magic and the show implemented it to be entertaining. I would watch more. It would be great to have another season.
Great show…would definitely watch a 2nd season!!!!!!! Might do better at an earlier time slot. Sunday night @10 was a little late for me so I recorded every episode.
I recorded it too !! Great show I’m very disappointed in ABC for cancelling it.
See recorded it and just finished watching season 1. We loved it. Fun interesting, different. Bring it back.
Yes I would and do want a 2nd season
I would have enjoyed a 2nd season. I liked the characters an the different take on a crime drama. I think part of the problem was the night it was on. I did watch it religiously though and I was saddened to hear it wasn’t renewed.
Canceling the show wash the dumbest move! It was such an amazing show with a great plot!
Hoping another network will pick it up for season 2!
They always cancel the shows that are unique and interesting. And what an awesome ending. I definitely wouldve watched a season 2. Guess they’ll have more room now for some more Bachelor and Housewives shows, cuz Lord knows we don’t have enough of those
It just mske me mad that they cancel the show it was so interesting with all the magic in it it made you want to wait for the next episode the next week I swear when is a good show on they always tend to cancel it sucks