Last month, Syfy finished airing the first (and very short) season of Dominion. How did the sci-fi series do in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season or, will it be cancelled instead?
Based on characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future. It’s after the “Extinction War” in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show’s cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.
In June, the series debuted to 1.96 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Compared to other current Syfy scripted series, that was a positive premiere. Viewership dropped 26% in week two but then grew slightly in week three and leveled off.
The first season ended up averaging 1.6 million viewers and a 0.5 demo rating. That’s on par with other Syfy shows like Defiance (which was way down) and Haven. The numbers are much better than those of imported shows like Continuum and Lost Girl.
While Dominion hasn’t been a runaway hit, it has been a consistent performer for the cable channel. On the other hand, Syfy has other shows in the works so they may decide to focus on launching those. It could go either way.
Syfy’s Ted A’Zary has indicated that a decision should be coming soon.
If Dominion is renewed, showrunner Vaun Wilmott said in a press call in June that he already has story plans for at least five more seasons. If it’s cancelled, hopefully he’ll share what might have been.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Dominion TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
9/25 update: Syfy has renewed Dominion for a second season.
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239 Comments on "Dominion: Cancel or Renew for Season Two?"
I absolutely loved this show!! I was so excited when this came out and it was only short lived! Very disappointed!
What’s worse is that it was cancelled to keep the DIRE Z Nation and to do ANOTHER version of Star Trek…….just sickening. 🙁
Really sad they’ve cancelled this – the end of the second season showed there was such wonderful things to come. I think season 3 would’ve made it! Yet they keep the truly, TRULY *DIRE* Z Nation for a THIRD season…..beggars belief it really does.
Please bring it back , my husband and I love the show !!!!!!
Is there any way people can purchase more seasons on DVD? Really sad it’s been cancelled
PLEASE renew Dominion. If you take this off, I’ll have noting left to watch. I’m not a ‘follower’ of any organised religion. I was brought up Christian but as I grew older I lost interest. Now I’m leaning towards Paganism but I don’t believe in trying to thrust my belief down anyone’s throat. I subscribe to James Herbert’s doctrine; ‘Magic’ or religion or whatever you want to call it, is believing what you want to believe, and enjoying the believing.
Pleaes renew Dominion.
This series is so awesome i watched all seasons so far out in 2 days. It has reached South Africa with a storm i tell you please please please 😀 Make sure there is a season 3 4 and 5 etc. I am one of many supporters in S.a
I agree – I thought season 1 was very good, but season 2 has been excellent.
Please, Please keep producing Dominion! I Love this series…. don’t stop. You have a dedicated viewer forever here! And Thank You.
First I am a Christian and any show that has god leaving his children. I don’t know if you have god die or something else but for a show to dishonor god and have his Angeles fighting each other honesty I never watched the entire show but what I watched was disgusting you people in the entertainment business are what is wrong with this world please get that show and others like it off the air
Worst show ever again please take it off asap
Come on Carl… Get a clue, it’s harmless television entertainment. They aren’t trying to convert you to a different religious belief. If you really do have a strong belief in your view of your form of your religion then you have nothing to fear… so don’t judge others unless you want to be judged yourself… consider this Carl… seriously.
People who cannot spell or use proper grammar is what’s wrong with this world.
It’s a story, fiction written by man, much like 85% of the Bible.
Loved the show. Keep it real sci-fi don’t make it look to fake.
It should be renewed for season 2.
dominion should definitely be renewed, its great show. looking forward to seasons 2,3,4,5 beyond.
Likewise and I speak as a Christian who finds the entire premise (both for Dominion and its predecessor Legion) very interesting.
RENEW RENEW RENEW Season 2
DOMINION SEASON 2 I must see it
I can’t wait to see the second, third, fourth and fifth seasons…..
Let’s hope it goes that long – frankly I’m just looking forward to season 2 for now. 🙂