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.
I hope It get’s renewed, I loved it
Great show hope it will be renewed!!!!!!!!!
Renew, great fictional concept. While it is in direct conflict with my personal religious beliefs, I love the out of the box thinking, very entertaining.
Dominion needs to be renewed it was so much more than your average syfy fluff it was amazing special effect great actors. Keep it on!!!
Please renew! My husband and I missed it when it first came out but just finished watching the entire season in 2 days. We really liked it.
Renew, Renew, Renew! If SyFy already has a show that has shown strong viewership after only 8 episodes, why not give it a full season to really establish itself and it’s audience? Come on here! The show has an incredibly devoted fan-base and social media blows up with every airing! So, Renew and see where a full season takes us!
Please renew ? It’s a very interesting serie.
Please renew. It’s a very interesting serie.
I love the show and since I really like it that means it will be canceled like usual.
Think it would be horrible to leave us hanging I DVR the show because I work 12 hour days but love the series I am hooked.
I hope for season 2 of Dominion… I loved it!!!
I thought Dominion was a great show! I really hope it gets picked up by Syfy for a second season. If for whatever reason it doesn’t I hope the Showrunners don’t just pack it in and call it a day. Maybe shop it around to see if another channel, or possibly Netflix would pick it up. I don’t care how, just give me a season 2 please!
Yes. Please do continue with the dominion series seasons ? This serie will have a big fan following. So please do not stop ?
Please do continue with season 2. It’s a very exciting movie. I would like to see how Alex saves mankind and how God returns. Alex is not done with the role as the chosen one yet, right ? Everybody who is watching the serie is very excited abt. what will happen next. So please…. continue with season 2 of “Dominion” ? Please?????
Renew