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?
I don’t watch much TV & Gracepoint is a favorite! Why would it not get picked up for another season? There seems to be many others who feel the same.
Because they can’t sell expensive ad time if there aren’t a LOT of people watching who belong to the desired demographic.
Absolutely love Gracepoint. At least finish this season!
Best new show of the year. Should be renewed but won’ t be
I love Gacepoint. Of the shows we watch including Homeland and Madam Secetary, Gacepoint has us in front of the television as the show airs. Dont want to wait to watch. Great television, great charaters.
I have loved this. It’s at the top of my Must Watch list.
Love this series! We PVR it and have found each episode better than the last. It did start out slow but has gotten more riveting with each episode. There is something very original and unique about this series and I look forward to there being a Season 2.
Love Gracepoint. Hope it gets renewed!
Love Gracepoint. Hope it gets renewed!
Also loved Broadchurch!
Love Gracepoint and I watched Broadchurch and loved that. I do agree that if one watched the first couple episodes, one might not watch again. Too long in setting up the characters, and Anna Gunn’s character was too verbose in her criticism and Tv watchers here have a short attention span. But, now love the show. Love it. It started to catch me about 4 episodes in and now won’t miss it. Great acting. Different types of characters. Oh, dear Fox, give it a second season, please. It will grow its numbers.
According to the David Tennant fan site Gracepoint experienced a massive surge in ratings following both the David Tennant charm offensive on tv and radio talk shows over the last two weeks and in the wake of a series of plot changes: “As the buzz around the new plot twists of Gracepoint kicks in, it could be that the series has won itself some new viewers as it steps up a pace. The Live +3 ratings for Thursday 13th are out today, which take account of the viewers watching via PVR and other catch up services on the three days… Read more »
Sorry but a 1.3 demo rating for a major network is still quite poor.
I am speaking relative to its previous numbers, of course. It is an upsurge…. It is hard to know if it is because people are just discovering it or if it is due to hard turn away from Broadchurch. It will be interesting to see where it goes next week.
Love Broadchurch ~ I thoroughly enjoyed Gracepoint ~ Hope there is another season 😉
U.K. Broadchurch was good, U.S. Gracepoint is great! THERE IS A SECOND SEASON OF BROADCHURCH, WHICH I WILL CERTAINLY WATCH!
so sad that I cant see gracepoint-i eally enjoyed the show
I LOVED all seven episodes of Gracepoint!! As a veteran Detective myself i found the series to be true to life with some aspects! How do i see the rest of the season????
The rest of the season should air as scheduled. The only issue has been whether there will be a second season, like its British counterpart got.
Glad that a Detective sush as yourself enjoys it. I’m hoping that it means they are putting accross a semi-realistic show at least. I loved Broadchurch and am enjoying Gracepoint too 🙂
I’ll be so sad if this is the only season! :O
I love Gracepoint!
I love Gracepoint!!! I watch it online because I work evenings. The first episode was a little dull, which may have pulled viewers away, but I came back for episode two (primarily because of David Tennant) and have grown to love this story. Not sure how it would translate to a second season, unless it starts with a new crime…but small towns aren’t usually like that. Anyway, it would be noice to see it happen.
Grace Point is awesome. Season 1 is almost over, please continue season 2