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.
Extant is so good!! There has to be a 2nd season!
I am so hooked on this show. It kept me riveted the entire season. Fresh ideas. I hope it gets renewed
I LOVE this show. It keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat with the possibilities of future technology. We NEED another season for the suspense and mystery.
I really think this show has potential. The 1st season had a good story line and the season finale was great. I am hoping for a season 2 so that the story can evolve. Great show.
One season is enough
Yes I think they should bring it back for season 2.
I hope so I really like the show.
Extant is far more interesting than Under the Dome, which has goofy twists and turns every show. Extant has promise, with a lot of potential to branch of in different plot lines. Space is a really big frontier for the small and big screens.
Furthermore, it has a litany of great actors who do great jobs on the show. I like the writing, acting and directing. Not every day you get all three.
I LOVE this show I hope and pray for a Season 2. This is the best show On TV in a long time. Great acting by the cast and Halle Berry!!! Every Wednesday night is my Extant night. Please CBS renewed it.
I love Extant
I absolutely LOVED this show Please bring it back!!!!
I really enjoyed this show, thought it was well acted, very well produced & I looked forward to it every week! I love Halle Berry & it was great to see her in a weekly series. PLEASE renew it for a 2nd season, as this series has a LOT more stories to tell!
We love this shoe please don’t cancel it everyone I know watches it it is the best show in a long time!!!! Please don’t cancel it!!
Please don’t cancel this show, I look forward to Wednesday’s! I love little Ethan,, I cried at the. End when I thought he was gone, I’m looking forward. to season 3!
I LOVE the extant show; Halle and cast is wonderful!!!!! Please return again this fall 2014 or summer 2015. I can not wait to watch what’s coming next… xoxox
I NEED A SEASON 2 OF EXTANT!! BEST DRAMA I’VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME!