Network: ABC.
Episodes: Eight (half-hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: May 17, 2017 — June 27, 2017.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Allison Tolman, Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Siovhan Christensen, Ayden Mayeri, Andrew Gorell, Sam Hodges (voice), and Ned the dog.
TV show description:
A comedy based on the Animal Media Group web series, the Downward Dog TV show 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 comedy explores the ups and downs of modern-day human life, through the eyes of a devoted dog.
Nan is trying to negotiate a trying job, as well as her unfair, narcissistic boss, Kevin (Rothbart), while dealing with turmoil in her private life. Sometimes, the tumult distracts her from what Martin considers her priorities.
When he can’t have Nan’s undivided attention, Martin feels isolated and neglected and, as a result, acts out. Consequently, the two attend obedience school, which gives them a fresh perspective on the importance of their relationship.
Meanwhile, Nan is trying establish boundaries with her her ex-boyfriend Jason (Neff), while still retaining him as Martin’s dog walker. Rounding out Nan’s circle is her human best friend and co-worker, Jenn (Howell-Baptiste).
Series Finale:
Episode #8 — Getting Lost
To take a break from the pressures of a major decision at work and the mess she’s made of her life, Nan decides to take a vacation. On the way, she stops by her estranged father’s place in the country, hoping to say hi and go. Instead, she discovers he’s selling the family home. While Nan tries to pack up some childhood treasures, Dad takes Martin for a walk — but Martin, runs off into the woods, hoping to prove he’s wild and free like a wolf. Instead, he discovers he’s not a wolf – he’s a dog who’s lost. (Courtesy of ABC.)
First aired: June 27, 2017.
What do you think? Do you like the Downward Dog TV show? Should it have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
WHY???!!! It was a really good show.It needed a little recasting (Rothbart) and a tiny bit of work on the story-line but it was really good!! Why do you keep cancelling good shows?
great show. it will be missed.
No idea why ABC keeps cancelling good shows. This is one of the few shows that anyone can enjoy. I guess since it’s not garbage like most of the shows on TV lately it never stood a chance at a second season. Main reason I watch less TV, they keep renewing trash and cancelling shows that are worth watching.
PLEASE RENEW Downward Dog it’s the Best show on ABC. Its very Funny, along with being well written with an original story line.
I really liked this show. I still watch t from time to time on “On Demand”. Please reconsider
Please renew this show. It is very original and extremely funny. The cast is amazing!!!!!!
Loved Downward Dog Hated erratic schedule One I talked with friends about
I loved this show! It’s humor was great and always made me laugh. Please renew it!
I adore this show and a huge animal lover please give it another chance
I just adore this show and its sad that it is already cancelled…I like the off beat and the dog is hilarious. I am a huge animal lover and relate very well with the character who owns the dog. Please give the show another chance or at least tell me you are not going to put on another reality show.
We loved the show. It was a breath of fresh air from all the violence, dancing, or other just not interesting shows on television these days. Why do all the good shows get cancelled? I also liked the fact that it was a rescue dog featured in the show. Everything about it was good.
I loved the show it was a little off beat but I liked that
Really enjoyed the show-love animals and dog was so appealing. Hope it returns!!
Downward Dog is one of the few decent series left on Broadcast television, with good writing, excellent story-telling and a refreshing viewpoint. It is a HUGE mistake to let it go.
I normally don’t care for animal show, but Downward dog was such a clever and adorable program that after modern family this was my favorite TV show. I have a hard time finding programs that I find humor. The story line was very well planned. I hope you can reconsider and put it back.
I think the show was not given a chance. It was very good and wholesome. Nice story line.