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?
Still looking for Galavant to be renewed …. we need more imaginative programing and comedy is always good. Hoping to see it soon.
Please bring it back! Great show!
Great show, cleaver lyrics, recorded the series so that I could enjoy again and catch anything that I missed the first time. Almost like Mel Brooks movie made for TV.
Loved IT. Season two must happen!
Maybe I’m easily amused, but I liked it and am awaiting season 2, we all need some humor………. loved the monks !
Awesome show! Needs season 2!
BRING BACK-CUTE SHOW!
Loved the show-late coming to the table, but would set my tv to record regularly!!!
Loved this show. Original and the guest star cameos were great. Excellent comedy.
Please bring Galavant back for another funny musical season!!!
Speaking as an oldster,I love it. Please bring back
People are recoding it. I would watch this more than NCIS. . Keep it
Love it. Don’t can it.
What a fresh idea for television.
Bring it back.
Bring it back!
I just found the show on demand and watch the whole season in two days absolutely love it! Praying that it will be renewed.
Please bring Galavant back for another season! I love this show!