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Can Martin and Nan keep it together? Has the Downward Dog TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Downward Dog season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, 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.
Season One Ratings
The first season of Downward Dog averaged a 0.71 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.47 million viewers. Find out how Downward Dog stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
On June 23, 2017, Downward Dog was cancelled. There will be no second season on ABC, but the creators say they’re not giving up on it. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
The ratings have been pretty bad so it’s clear that this freshman comedy can’t stand on its own four legs. I expect this one to be cancelled after one short season. Subscribe for free updates on all Downward Dog cancellation and renewal news.
6/23 update: ABC has cancelled Downward Dog. The creators, however, aren’t given up on it. Details here.
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What do you think? How do you feel about ABC cancelling its Downward Dog TV show? Would you follow this TV series to another network?
I really hope they renew this show. Aside from the hilarious characters and adorable dog, it’s nice to have a reprieve from all the crap in the world and on TV today.
Please renew this show. Is sweet and funny and a little like doing some relaxing mind yoga. It helps me let go of stress and remember there is some pleasant, lighthearted goodness to watch on TV.
I hope they keep this show…I’m almost done with ABC after they cancelled “The Family” I don’t think I would watch another show from them. Then I watched downward dog at a friends house and fell in love. Cancel this show and I’ll watch movies for now on.
I love this show…it makes me smile.
Love this show.
Thank god horrible show the dog says like every other word hope it’s cancelled soon
It would be terribly disappointing if it is canceled. It is a great show especially to those of us with expressive rescue dogs. Great light summer replacement and the actor that lends his voice to Martin is excellent. I could do without the detailed adult situations especially when the lead is a dog at the 7 o’clock hour with kids. No, it’s not a powerhouse and it isn’t strong enough to put up opposite AGT but I don’t think any 30 minute sitcom could not hold up against that 2 hour award winner. ABC, be fair put it in a… Read more »
I give this show a big two paws up!! Love! Keeps me laughing! This is a keeper. Yes it’s a dog’s life and the whole cast is wrapped around that doggie’s tail. awesome! Hilarious. Woild love to see more creative shows like this ABC!
I love this show !!!!! Please renew it …..I love it she is a real woman ….. I’m 50 and I can relate as a single mom who needs my companion …my dog just as she does…
And Jason… Well… Love to watch him …
Great show wrong time slot.. Its like Seinfeld for dogs. Its hilarious.
Please stop showing this show at 8:00. The language, sex and drug usage is very inappropriate for young children. They ask to watch because of the cute dog and are bombarded with adult situations. It’s just not right.
Cancel this garbage immediately, and fire whoever developed it. It’s “Alf” for millenials. Does ABC hate it’s viewers THAT much??
Loved the show. If the network does not give up too soon I believe it will catch on. The world is full of dog lovers.
This show sucks. ABC has had some real bombs lately. it’s like they’ll try anything, no matter how bad! The Real ONeals, Imaginary Mary, and now this. It’s like they’ll try anything regardless of quality.
kinda cute but one season would be our limit if ABC reawakened with the 1) intelect and 2) humility to admit the error made with canceling LMS (with double the viewers) then 3) renew LMS on any night any time between 8:30p and 10:00p. Before 8:30 we’re watching Hallmark, CMT or cable On Demand LMS reruns and until LMS gets due respect and recognition ABC is history in our home. ABC truly thinks we will all just give in, accepting the views and agenda they dish up and blindly plod along like good mass hysteric whining l_ b _ r… Read more »
Really – you renewed other lame shows and cancelled this innovative, awesome show. I don’t watch much on ABC but this gave me hope. Bring it back please.