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.
We enjoyed Downward Dog. It was different from so many other repetitive shows, no graphic violence, gratuitous sex (well at least not that we had to watch). The writing could be better, but some shows I had to wonder if they had been talking to my dog to get the script. So, yes, at my house we would watch another season.
best show in a long time what is wrong with these executives at abc
They’re old, senile, and probably can’t even see or hear a TV
darlene
one of best series in a long time, its refreshing not to have violence, constant sex. Its different, so funny being from the dogs perspective. I enjoy it. Great family show!
My husband and I both love this show please bring it back!!!!
I thought that this was one of the BEST new shows in a long time….Brilliant writing, I am sure almost everyone could relate to Martin and his beautiful message that he relayed every week. Loved, loved, loved the episode about “Trash Dog” THIS is why I don’t like watching new shows on ABC …THEY always pull the plug and leave the viewers heart broken. That’s why ratings are low, people are afraid to invest their time on new show’s that ABC is just going to drop because they didn’t really give it a proper chance!!!
Please bring Season 2! I really enjoy watching Martin and listening to his every thought. Hilarious ❤️
PLEASE BRING BACK DOWNWARD DOG!!! I miss Martin. By far the best network show this season.
I truly enjoyed this show. I Loved the writing….sad to see the spot is now being filled by the gong show….give me a break….bring DOWNWARD DOG back : )
Love Doward Dog. I can relate to every single character in this show. Martin is adorable: a perfect collage of every dog I have ever loved. The pitiful and inept boss is a collage of so many x-bosses. Downward Dog is hilarious and touching.
Tried to watch but found the dog so annoying .. the voice over was like nails on a blackboard.. not surprised it was cancelled
I Got Two Episodes In And I Was Done I Knew This Wasn’t Going To Last And I Could See This Coming A Mile Away It Wasn’t Even Funny And Yes The Voice Over Was Like Nails On A Blackboard
Please renew this show. Everybody i talk to about it can relate to it, we are all dog owners so we appreciate the humor but also the tender and touching moments. So looked forward to it every week.
Loved it!! Would definitely watch it if it came back – such a great show. So sad it is over!!!
We loved Downward Dog. Please bring it back. It was real, funny, and so touching. It was great to see life from a dog’s point of view.
LOVED this show. I hope they bring it back. looked forward to it each week.
I enjoyed every episode….well written, clever and realistic….I mean, like, if dogs could talk! Yes, I would definitely watch Season Two, and Three, and Four….
So disappointed. I thought it was very clever and well acted, oh yeah, by the humans too.
Please bring it back. So good for the soul.