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You’re a bad dog baby, but while I still want you around, the Alphabet Network apparently differs. ABC has cancelled the Downward Dog TV show after just one season. Creator Samm Hodges announced the bad news on Twitter, tonight. Excuse us while we get a newspaper and swat ABC on the nose.
An ABC sitcom, Downward Dog stars Allison Tolman, Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Siovhan Christensen, Ayden Mayeri, Andrew Gorell, Sam Hodges (voice), and Ned the dog. The sitcom centers on Nan (Tolman), and is narrated by her philosophically inclined and rather forlorn dog, Martin (voiced by Hodges). Martin tells Nan’s story from the perspective of woman’s best friend. The series explores the ups and downs of modern-day human life, through the eyes of a devoted dog.
Co-Creators Samm Hodges and Michael Killen Confirm ABC Has Cancelled Downward Dog
The good news is, Hodges tweeted that he and Killen aren’t giving up on the Downward Dog TV series. Check it out.
https://twitter.com/sammhodges/status/878369804473647104
Click here to see his full message.
In it, Hodges says he and Killen are committed to finding a new home for the sitcom, so all hope is not yet lost.
Check out Talk TV with Tiffany, for more information on the fan campaign.
Downward Dog: A Look at the Ratings
The first season of Downward Dog is averaging a 0.84 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.19 million viewers. It’s not the lowest performing ABC TV show, but it didn’t make a big impression.
What do you think? Should the Downward Dog TV show be cancelled or renewed for season two? Let us know, below.
Thsi lasted 8 episodes too long. Glad Downward Dog was put to sleep.
Such a shame because it was such a good show! The Pet’s view point. I have watch them over again.
Love this show! So creative and funny. It can be watched by the whole family. A rarity these days. How about Netflix?
Love this show! It is so creative and funny. It can also be watched with the whole family. A rarity now days. How about Netflix?
DON’T GIVE UP ON THE SHOW!!!! You got something going I’m sure you can bring it back
One of the few shows that makes me feel good and laugh out loud. This show was not given a fair chance.
PLEASE find a way to get this show renewed…absolutely love it!
Absolutely do not cancel. First show I thought it was ok. But after that I was addicted and got my whole family addicted. My dog Wally will be so sad not seeing his buddy Martin.
Love everything about this show. Apparently, Martin is smarter than ABC. I hope the creators of it can rescue it and find it a loving, new home where it will be treated well and given a chance to enjoy a long and happy life.
I am really BUMMED OUT to hear that this beautiful little show has been canceled after only eight episodes. How often can I say that I was truly looking FORWARD to getting to know a lead character in a sitcom? Well, I was truly looking forward to getting to know Martin better — the humbly introspective and touchingly philosophical dog who narrated this perfectly human show with such dignity and kindness. I know ratings are ratings, but isn’t there someone out there who will consider picking this show up and giving it the second chance at life that it so… Read more »
So disappointed that this refreshing, smart, and creative show has been canceled. Please the show needs to live on. Netflix? CW? TBS? We all need more Martin!!
Downward Dog must come back to someone’s lineup. Show is innovative, real life, funny and well-written.
Downward Dog needs to find a new home! This is a great, innovative show, smartly written and funny. Someone make this happen please.
we are very disappointed in the loss of a new show that is creative and not part of the reality show genre. lets just watch a bunch of crap…
Please, please bring Downward Dog back for season 2. It’s a breath of fresh air and we absolutely love the characters!!!!