The Broadchurch TV show was a success in the UK so FOX decided to remake it here — with one of the same lead actors. Though Gracepoint is being promoted as a limited series, FOX will surely want to make a second season if it’s a hit (as is being done with Broadchurch). What do you think? Should it be renewed or cancelled?
Gracepoint begins when a young boy is found dead on an idyllic beach in a small northern California town. The tragedy and media frenzy soon turns neighbor against neighbor as the police try to figure out what happened. The cast includes David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Michael Peña, Virginia Kull, Madalyn Horcher, Kendrick Sampson, Nick Nolte, Jacki Weaver, Kevin Rankin, Sarah-Jane Potts, , Stephen Louis Grush, Kevin Zegers, Jessica Lucas, and Nikolas Filipovic.
The show debuted on October 2nd to a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.76 million viewers. It was a poor start to be sure and the series was in fourth place in its timeslot. The second episode dropped 25% in the demo to a 0.9 rating with just 3.8 million viewers. It seems likely that tonight’s episode will perform even worse.
Even though FOX is really struggling right now, these numbers are already terrible. There’s very little chance that they’ll consider bringing Gracepoint back for another season. Fortunately for the viewers who are watching, the season finale should wrap up the show.
Will the network cancel Gracepoint before all 10 episodes have aired? There’s a chance but it seems unlikely considering the state of the rest of their schedule. If they do drop it prematurely, they’d surely release the remaining episodes online.
But, what do you think? Are you enjoying Gracepoint? Will you watch until the end? Would you consider watching a second season with a new mystery or is 10 episodes enough?
Yes, enjoyed it and hope it makes it to at least Season 2!
There are not many good mysteries developed by American producers. I watched Broadchurch and am thrilled it will have a 2nd season, but Gracepoint certainly should have been renewed. It was something we’re not seeing much of….quality TV. I hope Fox reconsiders.
This show is great! Fox what are you doing? Please no more reality TV.
I looked forward to this show every week. I wondered from the beginning about the boy’s friend but I really thought the clergy killed the boy. Surprise was on me. I certainly hope they bring it back. It’s a great show. Not any other like it. I loved the actors. They were great together. So bring it back.
I love this show! Watched all 10 episodes on DVR and sure would love to have it return. One of the best shows on TV
Should be renewed but TV execs only seem to be interested in reality TV.
Some shows come down the pike and restore my faith in quality television. This Fall had more great programs than any other Fall I can remember. I voted Gracepoint in the top three dramas this season and was sure it would be renewed. Excellent on so many levels. Now FOX has destroyed my faith in their ability to recognize and defend great TV. Epic mistake, FOX, epic.
OMG I love this show…I love how they involved the audience will who killed Danny website…I hope to see many more seasons
I really hope that a second season is in the works. The finale surprised me by the Dad but I had felt that the son had something to do with it early on. I loved the suspense and have enjoyed watching the characters develop so I hope I have not seen the last of them.
Yes please renew this show. The way it left off there is a lot more to do with the show
It was a great show! It was unique in having a single case span the entire season. Good concept; good writing; good acting. I am surprised the ratings were not higher. Let’s hope Fox brings it back.
YES…more Gracepoint!
yes I thought it was a great show watched every one of them and would like them to bring it back for another season the cast did a really great job. wish there were more show’s like this on to watch.
We look forward each week for this show. Everyone we talk to says DON’T DROP
Gracepint is awesome and with that sick twist ending they better bring it back or i wont be watching fox for anything
Like everyone else, I loved Gracepoint, but I disagree about renewal. They wrapped the series plot up quite beautifully last night. Ellie and her boys are leaving Gracepoint, Emmett and his daughter are being reunited and he is also leaving Gracepoint, Tom will go to prison, but it will not be for premeditated murder. The Solanos will have another baby, and hopefully be happy again. So not sure what a second season would even focus on, as none of the other characters were especially important.
Excellent show,great cast ,and stopped at a point with a lot to work with for another season. This was a true mystery that puzzled my family of geniuses and Ph.d.s.I am just a mystery buff for decades and it flummoxed me.Please give us another season.
Thank you.