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 this show, and I’m not usually a sci-fi fan. Please don’t cancel.
I LOVE this show – reminiscent of Star Trek and other sci-fi. I hope it is renewed
Again – LOVE _ LOVE _ LOVE it
yes please renew the show I like sicfi shows please keep it
I have watched it all so far, and if it gets renewed I will still be watching, but it has seemed like there is a element or two missing the whole way. This show should be far more interesting then it is and I have been trying to put my finger on what the problem is. One problem that seemed evident from the beginning was the show seemed to drag along and its not helping when its on a commercial network. The commercial issue is making a slow plot seem like a Chinese water torture. I think your real problem… Read more »
I began watching Extant because I thought it was just a one season series. I liked that it would have an ending and not drag on and on. I have loved it and haven’t missed an episode but I’d rather we got a great ending this season.
I agree. I enjoyed it as a one season series. Now it needs to end. Drawing it out will just make people lose interest.
I like the show
It deserves a second season
I could’t get into under the dome.
A show I never miss and I find little on TV worth my time
I really like this show with its all too real futuristic devices and happenings. I think Halle Berry does a wonderful job portraying Molly Woods. She is both sensitive and tough when she has to be. There is a surprise at every turn, and each show has left me wondering what will happen next. I love that Ethan is an android with such little boy feelings. Great actors! Great story line!Please don’t cancel !
Please do not cancel, I love this show! So glad. We finally saw her son. It was worth the wait!!!!? I want more
I find the show gripping and suspenseful. It is a great psychological science fiction thriller!
I hope it will return! I find it much more interesting than under the dome. It has more depth to me and is more for adults than teens.
I like this show, but there is something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on. I will just have to see what happens, especially with the baby.
Please keep Extant on TV! Very exciting and much better than the boring shows being shown now. The show might be better in a later time slot ,as it seems more for a mature audience
Thanks
Gale Pradhan.
Dump Halle as Molly and her husband John. Both are terrible actors and very boring. The story line is so slow it makes soap operas seem like speed dating.
The show is intense, but I wouldprefer something that is more real than this show. We don’t live in such a stupid world. Let us watch more realistic shows.
if they do make a second season, they can’t rush it. They need to take their time with the story line.
They are already dragging it out!!!!