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?
Love the show! Love the music! Please let there be a season 2!!
I love this show!! Don’t cancel it!! It’s funny and the music is great!
This show is so refreshingly funny. They laugh at themselves as they entertain us. It has a Monty python and Mel Brooks vibe to it that leaves us laughing and singing along. It’s a must! I sincerely hope they renew Galavant.
Please please please RENEW!!!
Starting a bring back galavant facebook page!
A great show that is both entertaining and fun to watch. Awesome cast and I hope there is a renewal of the season… why else would I look up articles on season 2…
Please renew!!! It is something my teenage son and I can watch together. nothing like it on tv! We’ve watched it over and over again this weekend, getting ready for finale. Would be quite a disappointment to end it like this!
Galavant needs to return! It was funny and interesting, with great campy acting and catchy songs. The cast was outstanding and perfect for their roles. Quit cancelling all of the good shows!
Please bring back Galavant! It’s a nice break from the whodunit mystery drama….its old school laughs…jazzz hands…bol!was great to see weird al. Bring back the show!!
Renew the show! Its funny and great for the whole family!
Love the show! It is very funny. Please renew it for a second season.
I think you should keep it I love it. It was torture how you ended it. Please please keep it on or I will be crused! 🙁
Refreshing and funny. Can’t wait for season two.
Please bring it back. I’m so tired of criminal shows and dumb sitcoms. This is a piece of fantastic fluff and I love that it doesn’t teeth to be anything else. Give it another season. ..great idea ABC, I hate watching reruns and waiting for the skies to start again. I enjoyed watching some thing new.
I rarely enjoy television shows and have NEVER laughed out loud so much during a show. The creativity of Galavant is unmatched and comedic timing unexpected and beautifully orchestrated and executed. Bring back Galavant!!! Please