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?
Yes Galavant should come back for a second season possibly more. I really enjoyed watching this hilarious musical comedy and I would like to see more!!!!
Please please please renew!!!!!!
Yes galivant
Love this show. Watched all the episodes on Hulu. Please keep this show around. So much better than reality crap and evening soap operas. Love the wit. Renew the show!
Yes, renew! Love the fun british humor!
Loved the show, the first TV show I have watched in years!
Loved this show.
this show was awesome, and well done. It wasn’t a cheesy musical type. good cast, catchy songs, great guest spots. You can’t take your self seriously on a show like that. A renew is in order for the next mid-season hiatus. Or replace some of these serious dragging dramas. This show was fresh and what TV needed.
Please please please, renew. I just caught this on Hulu and am so excited to see what happens next!
On behalf of myself and my family: Please, renew the series!
I definitely enjoyed this program! It’s such a refreshing change from reality/cops/lawyers/etc. types of programs. The songs were very well crafted; the characters were very well casted. I don’t know why people have forgotten what is to be entertained! There are still questions to be answered… perhaps another “mini series”? It was so wonderful to see something different. I personally am bored to tears with the other programs that I get to pay for. I’d say don’t give up on this just yet. It might be an acquired taste type of show, but I’ll echo the sentiment that it’s well… Read more »
RENEW!!!! This is an AWESOME show… I LOVE IT!!!!
GALAVANT! GALAVANT!! GALAVANT!!!
I love this show. It may not be the most funny show on tv, I will say its very witty and a great watch. I watch most of my shows on Hulu and see them the next day or two. I do however, watch it. I am not sure if networks account for people watching shows on outlets like Hulu. I am throwing my hat in the ring to bring it back for season 2
MY HUSBAND AND I ARE DELIGHTED BY THE SHOW. PLEASE KEEP IT COMING. IT’S THE CLEVEREST SHOW I’VE SEEN IN YEARS. WE’LL WATCH EVERY EPISODE MORE THAN ONCE JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE SHOWS THAT WE’VE SEEN SO FAR. RENEW THE SHOW; IT’S WELL WORTH IT.