Last summer, CBS found ratings success with new series Under the Dome. This summer, they introduced Extant, a sci-fi series starring Halle Berry. Has it been a hit as well? Will the series be renewed for a second season or will it be cancelled instead?
On Extant, astronaut Molly Woods (Berry) returns to Earth after a year-long solo mission in outer space. Her reunion with her family is thrown into turmoil when it’s learned that she’s pregnant. Others in the cast include Goran Visnjic, Pierce Gagnon, Hiroyuki Sanada, Camryn Manheim, Grace Gummer, and Michael O’Neill.
Debuting on July 9th, the series got off to a decent start and attracted a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.58 million viewers. In week two, the ratings saw a moderate decline which is not unexpected for a new series. Unfortunately, the numbers took a big dip in week three.
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The ratings seem to have now leveled off and the show consistently draws a 1.0 rating in the demo with under six million viewers. Those are hardly impressive numbers for an expensive show with a movie star as the lead.
Last year’s Under the Dome was profitable for CBS even before the series aired, thanks to a deal with Amazon and others. CBS has a streaming deal with Amazon for Extant but it’s unclear if that will be enough to get this particular show a second season renewal.
Series creator Mickey Fisher says that he has big plans for season two but has assured fans of a satisfying finale if the show is cancelled. He believes the series has a 50/50 chance.
What do you think? Do you like the Extant TV show? Do you think it should be renewed for a second season or is one season enough?
10/9 update: Extant has been renewed for a second season CBS.
My friends and I are really enjoy this show. I really hope they give it another season
Absolutely love the show and Halle… However one season for the storyline seems enough…maybe a two hr. finale?
I love this show!
I also want Extant to be renewed. Is Amazon like Netflix where it picks up series??? Even if it is a pretty expensive show to produce with the technology and Halle as a lead.
I think are chances our slim but I hope CBS gives it another summer!
Please don’t cancel. It’s better than most reality shows
Make it available on hulu plus!!!!! I like the show but not always able to watch.
I love the show. It is my favorite show on tv.
I was not exaggerating. It is my favorite show.
We find Extant to be gripping. Please renew this program, and continue to create it at the same high level. If this was on during the regular fall season, the viewership would likely be much higher
I love this show and I hope it stays on. CBS made the mistake of having it on so late and flip flopping with the times. Other than that, I love it!
I love this show im a halle berry fan & the show is very intriguing I love it plzz dont cancel it. The show rocks & im 15 years old saying this. Halle berry rocks I love her so much. Keep the show :-D:-D:-D:-D
Liked the series, the story and the actors, let’s hope it stays
Extant is an excellent show and should be renewed. It is so much better than most shows on prime time TV.
I enjoy Extant. It’s better than most of the shows I’ve seen so far. Great acting and I like the plot.
The show is a bit long winded which is probably a reason for the loss of viewers. It needs to pick up the pace a bit. Other than that, it should stay.
We enjoy Extant quite a lot, watching both it and UtDome on amazon. Hope it gets renewed!! If not, amazon should pick it up; it’s better than anything we’ve seen from them yet.