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?
Keep it.
This is a silly, delightfully unique show. It’s a keeper.
its a good show, it wont get cancelled
Keep this show. It is delightfully funny.
Great show-A welcome relief from the usual tv
Wonderfully fun and unique. Beloved by all Momty Python fans, musical theaters buffs, & all the rest of us subjects of the Court. Please keep it!
Love this show. Has you can laughing hysterically . Please keep it going!
love the show. refreshingly different and funny. hopefully it will be renewed.
My family LOVES this show! It’s got Princess Bride, Monty Python and all the fun of musical comedies all rolled into one. With all the mean-spirited crap on TV is so nice to have something to be able to sit and enjoy with the family!! Please keep it rolling!!
Great music, lyrics, singing, costumes especially episode 3… Pure Purim with all the tschtick.
Clever guest stars…great to see Downton Abbey stars in singing roles.
Totally refreshing like Getting On.
I’m loving the show.
It’s a fun show. I like it. It’s silly.
I really hope they keep the show Galavant going! It’s different…maybe why it’s a bit of a slow starter. But I really think it could pick up steam given a chance. I love it!
So reminds me of Monty Python Holy Grail. Very clever and funny. We really enjoy it!
Love galavant!!!!!