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.
Love the show, please do not cancel it. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and keep my interest all the way though it, it’s a keeper…
There are two shows currently on Sci-Fi that i really like that is Defiance and Dominion, i was a little disappointed it only aired 8 weeks. cant want for it to come back next season.
Dominion was really an entertaining show. It has a solid storyline. I caught it on Amazon and was really impressed. It definitely deserves more seasons. I think it will also pick up a larger fanbase. You have to consider all the venues people are watching shows from these days, as well as the power of dvr. This show should defiantly continue. It’s interesting
Dominion is well crafted ….
This show has mystery and intrigue ; there is good character development and a steady plot line. It deserves to be renewed!!
Too many good new Sci-Fi programs end up being cancelled before they can fully bloom, don’t let this be one of them. Sci- Fi is a niche audience, it’s different than other prime time airings- don’t let us down.
( like the revised V of several years ago- wish Scyfy would pick that up too !!)
Dominion is a really fine show. I would be horribly disappointed if it were cancelled. Give it a bit more time to gain more of an audience. If it is canceled, I will really have no reason to watch ScyFy once Haven ends.
Bring us a season two , I was taking off my feet !
Dominion WOW! Finally a series that has genuine appeal . I love the story line and the acting. Tom Wisdom is a exceptional actor he gives Michaels character real depth and believability ( OUTSTANDING )! I have recorded all the episodes, at least I will have them just in case Syfy is stupid enough to cancel and not give the show a real chance! Sometimes it takes awhile for viewers to find these gems. After all you have to dig a lot of coal before you find a diamond. A second season would be nice but 3,4,5 or more would… Read more »
I don’t really get into shows but dominion was one of the best I have seen so far. Far better than Spartacus. I looked forward to it every Thursday, and hope to see it return
Watch spartacus on stars alot is left out on syfy
Don’t leave us hanging.
Dominion NEEDS to come back!
I think the show is awesome definitely renew it
Please, please renew Dominion. This show was intriguing and the plot line and action were fascinating. It rivals Walking Dead on how addicting it is. I feel it will definitely grow in viewership and deserves another chance. By seasons end I was hooked, having learned more about the characters. We need more Dominion, definitely.
I love this show and would want it to be renewed…
DO NOT CANCEL! Television offers mostly crap, this I a winner and one of the best shows to come along in a long time.
I really enjoyed this show. I thought it was going to be some ‘circle the wagons and repel the angels’ repetitive nonsense, sort of like the High Chaparral in futuristic Vegas, but the plot just never stopped moving and we were suddenly playing for the kind of big stakes you’d normally expect to see in season three or four of a show. Was it perfect? No. Does it have potential to really become special? Oh yes. This needs to be renewed.