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?
definatly renew its not my favorite show but its something i watch
We LOVED the show! Its difficult to find a program that works for all ages and still has humor appealing for adults.
PLEASE renew.
Love the show, a much keep. Very funny and different to other shows. Please renew!!!!!!
Yes please renew this great show for a second season………
Cute and funny. A really nice break from all the cop shows, fbi and csi type programs that are all serious and murder all the time. An encore is very welcome.
We absolutely love the show! It’s refreshing to see something different on the screen. The actors are funny, delightful, and they can truly sing! The dialogue and some of the songs are often hilarious! PLEASE bring Galavant back!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show!! Please renew Galavant for a 2nd season.
my family loves Galivant! Would love to see a season 2
Very talented cast and love the witt and songs.
We loved it! Please renew. Unlike anything else on TV. Very clever, lots of fun.
I love the heck out of this show! OK ABC, now it’s your turn to do something to get me back watching ABC. Keep Galavant!
i thin it should it was left wide open ans yes it was so funny. we all loved it
Absolutely love Galavant!!! funny, witty, and just plain awesome!
Renew it! There’s nothing like it on TV, and I looked forward to each episode because it’s so fun and quirky. I really hope it comes back for a season 2!
Please renew – we love Galavant and King Richard!!
My family loves the show! Very funny! Please renew!!!
I love it!! Campy and different. Please renew it!!!