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?
Season 2 please!! Enough said 🙂
I thoroughly enjoyed Galavant. It was a series reminiscent of a Mel Brooks or Monty Pyton comedy, something not seen on television or film for some time. If the series is not renewed for a second season, I would hope ABC would at the least produce one more episode to tie up the loose ends left by the season finale’s cliffhangers. I personally would like to see the show return even if only for another short, eight episode run. I certainly would watch to see what happens to everyone. It was a fun show to watch. My fingers are crossed… Read more »
Started with a puff but then grows on you and now it is a definite show to watch. Bring it back!!
This show is nothing short of perfect. I’d love to see where it goes….
LOVED Galavant, it was sooooo well done and a brilliant idea. I sure hope there is a season 2
This show is the highlight of my week! My friends and I run around singing GAAALAVAAANT! ..and we are adults.. and not ashamed. It’s the best thing since Robin Hood Men in Tights, forget sliced bread.
*Nailed it!
*Boom.
Season 2 for certain. Please
Great show. Please renew for another, full season!!
MUST HAVE A SECOND SEASON!!!!
This is a keeper. I love it! Please bring it back and soon.
We really enjoy the show and will support advertisers on both broadcast and hulu. We have been watching episodes twice, to catch all the jokes.–d.h., Madison, WI
This is the best new show I have seen in a long time, it would be a shame if it does not come back.
I adore this show and would really sad if it doesn’t have a second season. Seriously, this is one of the only shows that I’ve ever rushed home to watch.
I want Gallivant to return, I loved it!!! It’s something that the whole family can enjoy with out the violence and the sex.
I don’t know ’bout you, But I demand a season two Of this great show called Galavant The network would be remiss If they were to cancel this Best thing since sliced bread called Galavant It is more than entertaining- Keep it on or we’ll be rioting! There’s so much left to say We must have this show Don’t you dare to tell us no Or there will be some hell to pay! If finances become an issue Get on the net and grab a tissue! Not for that, you bunch of perverts But for the tears of joy you’ll… Read more »
Love your lyric! Which tune should I imagine it being set to?