Should NBC return to the Land of Oz? The network’s freshman series Emerald City just ended its first season on March 3rd, but should it be renewed for second two?
Based on the books by L. Frank Baum, the Emerald City fantasy drama follows Dorothy Gale (Adria Arjona), a young woman who is transported from Kansas to a mystical and mysterious land called “Oz.” The cast also includes Vincent D’Onofrio, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ana Ularu, Mido Hamada, Gerran Howell, Jordan Loughran, and Joely Richardson.
Season one of Emerald City debuted on January 6th to low ratings, earning a 1.00 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.485 million viewers. From there, the numbers declined further. It would seem that viewer interest was waning. The show’s first season only managed to average a 0.72 rating in the 18-49 demo and 3.02 million viewers — making it the lowest-rated new series on NBC.
What do you think? Should NBC return to Emerald City for a second season or should it be cancelled? Would you watch season two?
I absolutely love this show I wonder if you’re getting your ratings the old fashion way, because I downloaded the NBC app so that I could watch the show. I have four other friend hooked on it it leaves me breathless every time and I totally loved the twist on the story of The Wizard of Oz
I watched the first one and didn’t like it but then I watched more. I really enjoyed it and hope it comes back
I loved the show. I don’t usually watch much tv but as soon as I saw the first episode I loved it. Watched every episode after. It isn’t getting enough credit for what it’s worth. Very well done and much better than watching a soap opera.
PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!!
Yes renew it
Putting it on at 9 pm on Fridays might have something to do with the low ratings. It is an interesting take on the world of Oz, has film quality cinematography and despite some minor plot holes, is compelling storytelling. Bring on season 2.
Yes please renew for another season! Love this show. The acting, the imagery, storyline, love the modern twist of the series. I think ratings would be higher if the show had a better time slot. The demographic it’s geared toward are all out of the house on a Friday night! Come on NBC, get it together and air this show at a decent time of the week. Can’t wait to see where the story goes. Oh and Dorothy and Lucas/Roan chemistry is fire!!
Love Emerald City. Some viewers may have expected a pastel-colored bit of fluff, but the series is deeply philosophical, richly staged, a bit steampunk, smartly cast, filled with action and special effects. Great series.
Absolutely bring back Emerald City!!! I love this show and I want to see more!!!
Loved it we are sad to see it is already over season 1 can’t wait until season 2
This Show was great! I would watch the second season. I hope it continues
Please bring it back! I think it’s great & I can’t wait till the next week to see where it goes, I believe once many people watch it, they’ll be hooked. Please bring it back for a second season & see where it goes. Maybe by then more people will know about it & start watching it.. I love the twist in the show. I also believe it should play at a different time & season (not the winter)
Absolutely positively not just nearly renewed, Renew Emerald City! What if may lack on gross number of viewers, is the devotion and intensity of those who devoutly make sure to watch each episode as it comes out, or on NBC.com asap afterward. Do views on NBC.com count toward the overall ratings? The programs airs at a terrible time to always be home to watch it, so I stream it soon as I can. Before, for instance, McGuyver, which is bland and mindless enough to possibly attract more viewers, but has no substantial ongoing worthwhile story line that grabs the viewer… Read more »
Watched every episode. Great take on the original. Excellent cast. Bring it back!!!
best mini series on tv. need to continue because there is no other sci fi series this good.