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?
We enjoy it, love the lightness of the show and the characters are great PLEASE RENEW
RENEW IT !!!!!!!!!!
Galavant is so much fun! It is a wonderful and refreshing change with all the heavy dramas on tv right now. I truly ho p e that AND wilderness Galavant!
Renew it! I and my family loved ‘Galavant and it’s witty songs and writing! lots of laughs!!
I hope this show is renewed!! The songs are great, the characters are greater. I look forward to seeing more adventures. I love the cast and to find out Joshua Sasse (Lassie) can sing is wonderful. Bring it back.
I love it. Renew
Very good. Renew
PLEASE RENEW
I have LOVED Galavant! Even with my Husband’s sports schedule, I have gotten him hooked. We, and our 11 and 4 year old boys have enjoyed very much. I was disappointed in the end – but hope that means there will be more episodes! Plenty of laugh-out-loud moments
Love this show! Watch it over and over on DVR. Please renew. Too many cliffhangers to not renew. Again, I lived this show!
Plz update i beg you i love it so much every one in my 8th period watches it. I want to see what will happen to Galavant sooooo BAD!!!!!
Awesome! Renew it! Only Big Bang makes me laugh harder….. And the music and lyrics are great.
Keep it! We didn’t start watching it until the 3rd show. We did go back and catch up though. It is hilarious. Please keep something that is actually fun and entertaining for a change. You kept the view on for how many yrs after ratings dropped so why not try this. At least finish the story!
My son and I LOVED this program. PLEASE bring it back!!!!
Definitely renew. It’s great to have a variety of shows & this one is a keeper.