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.
I love Extant & so look forward to season 2. Please don’t take it off the air. I look forward to the next show each week & can’t wait for it to come on. In fact it’s one show that my hubby & I enjoy together besides Under The Dome.
I loved “Extant” and am looking forward to another Season
Thirteen episodes were enough. Now they have saved mankind from the spores and the android kid’s memory survived. Leave well enough alone!
I watched every show with increasing disappointment. The dazed stares, loose story ends and plodding pace. Seemed like a story line a high schooler would create with a cheesy glowing green eyed kid. How about an astronaut with funky hair in her face. I will say I did like the humanic boy, great acting, hope he does well in his future.
Agree. With exception of the kid, the acting is pretty bad.
I love Extant. The premise of the show, the characters, the cast and the storyline. I look forward to season 2.
I will admit Extant got off to a slow start however it quickly gained momentum unfortunately it was after the 3rd episode. That being said CBS needs to renew it for a second season and put it with a better lineup. If CBS does not people who undoubtedly will watch it on demand and either wish that they had watched it or had continued to watch its evolution.
I want this series to have a second one. Please do not cancel it.
Absolutely love Extant ! Bring back all of the actors. We need answers!
Please!!! Keep the show going!! Don’t end it with Ethan dying! Please bring him back, he is the star of the show!! I love it and watched it faithfully!!
This was one of the worst shows I have ever watched. Why did Halle keep half of her face covered with that horrible haircut? What a waste of my time.
I’m addicted to the show you have to continue the story, you left us with a lot of questions
Unanswered can’t wait until next season.
keep the show!! Positive family show with forward fechnology believable & interesting, VERY interesting…..even with caution teaching moments for the kids!! Great Show!!
You should renew extant at least one more season. You suck people in and then leave us hanging! Why?
Love it and they should keep it.
PLEASE RENEW! IM ADDICTED TO THIS SHOW, ITS BEAUTIFUL!