ABC recently unveiled something a bit different — a fairy-tale style musical comedy called Galavant. How’s it been doing in the ratings? Is the series a big success or is it hitting sour notes? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
On Galavant, a dashing hero (Joshua Sasse) once lost the love of his life (Mallory Jansen) to an evil king (Timothy Omundson). It’s now time for him to exact his revenge and restore his “happily ever after” — while singing. The rest of the cast includes Vinnie Jones, Karen David, Luke Youngblood, Ben Presley, Daniel Evans, Stanley Townsend, and Genevieve Allenbury.
The network decided to air the Galavant’s eight half-hour episodes over the course of four weeks, to help fill the gap left by Once Upon a Time while that fairy tale show is on hiatus.
The first pair of episodes of Galavant debuted on January 4th and drew a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.42 million viewers. It was an okay debut in terms of the ratings. It wasn’t a hit but the numbers were on par with Once’s more recent ratings — and they were certainly far better than anything else ABC was airing that night.
In week two, the ratings took a big tumble, falling to a 1.3 in the demo and 4.11 million viewers — likely in part due to the fact that NBC was airing the Golden Globes. The numbers for tonight’s episodes will probably be as bad or worse since they’re airing opposite the AFC Championship game on CBS.
Galavant’s ratings certainly haven’t been anything to crow about but ABC entertainment chief Paul Lee reportedly really likes the program. It’s a compatible time-slot filler for Once, the show was featured at the TCA winter press tour, and Lee noted that, “If Galavant does well over time, you can imagine how much fun the company can have with that.”
Still, while ABC could order a second season of Galavant (series creator Dan Fogelman has teased that the first season ends with cliffhangers), it doesn’t seem very likely based on the ratings.
But, what do you think? Would you like to see Galavant return for a second season or do you think this musical comedy should be cancelled instead?
This is absolutely hysterical. We don’t watch TV a lot but have loved Galavant. It’s a great family show. First ABC show that we watch- and hope it continues!
Im hoping for a second season
please renew! My mother is 81 and she and I both enjoy the show and now need to know what happens!
Love it. About the only show on network TV I’ve watched in the last few years. 8
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RENEW IT I LOVE IT SO MUCH
This show needs renewal! It always makes me laugh and I thoroughly enjoy it!
Galavant is so much fun. My family and I love this show. I really hope it is renewed.
Please renew! Our family looks forward to it every week! It’s the only musical my husband will watch and enjoy!
Renew it such funny episodes worth watching
I rarely enjoy television shows however Galavant is a hit for me and my family. The creativity is unmatched. The comedic timing on spot. I love Galavant and am deeply saddened waiting until or if it will return. Please bring Galavant back!
Please air season 2, great show for the whole family
I really enjoyed the show. Hope they bring it back!
This show must be renewed. It’s funny, the soundtrack is amazing, and it keeps me on the edge of my seat. I look forward to this show every weekend. There needs to be a season 2 because this show is just to good to cancel, especially with that cliff hanger.
Love it! PLEASE RENEW! ♡♡♡♡
Loved it, looked forward to Sunday nights. Acting was great, writing awesome. Not. TV watcher, but can’t say enough about a truly excellent show. Please continue with a second season.