ABC’s had mixed success with their new shows this year, but what about Downward Dog? The TV show just premiered in May and we want to know if you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
Based on the web series of the same name, the comedy follows the day-to-day life of Nan (Allison Tolman), as told by her increasingly lonely and philosophical dog, Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges). The cast also includes Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Siovhan Christensen, Ayden Mayeri, and Andrew Gorell.
Downward Dog has brought in pretty poor ratings for ABC so far. Currently, the sitcom is earning an average rating of 0.87 in the 18-49 demo and 4.40 million viewers. The network held the comedy until very late in the season and produced just eight episodes — likely signs that ABC doesn’t have a lot of faith in the show.
However, even with falling ratings, does Downward Dog deserve a second chance in your book? What do you think? Should ABC renew this canine comedy or cancel it?
6/24 update: ABC has cancelled the Downward Dog TV show after one season. Details here.
Please let downward dog stay on. This show is something that an entire family can sit down and be entertained without the sexual undertones. There talking dog brings out exactly what a dog would think and do with the owner that loves him no matter what he does. We absolutely love it.
I noticed sexual undertones in several episodes, it was rather embarrassing as I was watching it with my children.
I’d love to see a Season Two, give it a chance. Martin’s a great choice with his aloof personality, and it’s funny to hear his thoughts. It forces us think about how our pets look at us & interpret our every move, but it’s not necessary to see his mouth moving, that part’s really corny. He could tilt his head occasionally as he’s thinking & that would suffice….a little more expression in his voice would help too. I look forward to seeing more of Downward Dog & especially Martin. He/they deserve a crack at another season. It’s nice to watch… Read more »
I absolutely adore this new show! Please keep the episodes coming! Martin is very entertaining and DEEP…Love him!!!
Yes I love this show. Finally something different a non cooking, non reality show!
Love the show. Love the dog. Would definitely watch a second season.
I would watch this show
I love this show! It deserves more seasons! It reminds me that my doggies deserve everything that I can do for them. They are ALWAYS there for me! I look forward each week to watching DOWNWARD DOG: Nan also kind of reminds me of myself and others I know! Keep it on air. Put it with the middle when they are airing new shows so it will get watched and a chance. Good show!
Love Downward Dog!!! Please keep producing and don’t change a thing. The characters are very relatable and the dog, Martin reminds anyone who’s been lucky enouph to be in a relationship with an intelligent loving dog. And Martin’s voice is perfect. Just give us more!
LOVE this show. So clever and touching. Give the show a chance to catch on. I am still telling friends about it.
Absolutely I would watch season two. The dog is funny, adorable and so truthful. I am recording this series and share with friends. Give it a chance! It’s a nice change from the formula sitcom!
I would definitely keep watching. I think it is a great show with a great story line. It’s way better than the stupid reality shows or the corny comedy shows
Any show with a dog I will watch. Storyline could be beefed up some but I will definitely keep watching.
I really like the show and think it’s funny but I’m refusing to watch anything on ABC since they canceled last man standing! Last Man standing is one of the best shows on TV and ABC deserves to go down the toilet for canceling it
Beth, I am with you on that. ABCs tin-foil anti-Trump agenda makes me sick. ABC should get rid of George Stephanopolis. Martin is smarter than George by far. Anyway….what I do is tape it because I hate to even see a commercial on ABC, or I just HULU it. I hear CMT is in talks with the producers to bring LMS onto CMT. Let’s hope it happens.
Yes.
Yes. I’m watching this season and will watch as long as it is on. Great cast–canine and human!
The dog is adorable but his voice characterization sucks. What a poor choice. The whole show is kind of stupid and I’ll watch any show involving dogs.
I absolutely agree, the voice is a horrible choice Sandy, they should have used the guy that does the Beniful commercials. I can’t watch the show cuz the dog is always sad. It’s like-watching those animal shelter commercials , can’t watch those either