Some not-so-great-news for The Great Indoors. Today, CBS announced they’ve cancelled the TV series after only one season.
The sitcom follows an adventurous magazine reporter (Joel McHale). His world is turned upside down when the magazine goes online-only and he’s assigned to head the digital department. The cast also includes Stephen Fry, Susannah Fielding, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Shaun Brown, Christine Ko, and Chris Williams.
Ratings have been a struggle for The Great Indoors over the course of its first season. When the show debuted in October, it brought in a strong rating of 1.91 in the 18-49 demo and 8.814 million viewers. However, by the time the sitcom ended in May, the series finale brought in a 0.70 rating in the 18-49 demo and only 3.905 million viewers. That’s a significant drop.
Not to mention. CBS moved the show from Thursday to Monday nights in the middle of its freshman season—not a good sign. When we asked viewers if The Great Indoors should be cancelled or renewed, only 73% voted for a renewal. That’s a majority, but only a few hundred voters participated. It looks like CBS didn’t think The Great Indoors was great enough to keep around.
What do you think? Did you watch The Great Indoors? Do you think it should’ve been renewed?
I liked this show the conflict of generation was great humor
Definitely deserved a season 2. Smart writing and good cast… and funny 🙂
a shame was canceled compared to other shows they renewed…
I miss the show. Fun and light. Wish Stephen Fry had more prominent roll. Not enough playful shows on tv.
Everything with Joel is doomed. He was only good in The Soup.
I hated it at first. Now I enjoy it. I watch on demand over n over. But I’m over 50 so CBS could care less
Was well written and well acted (example not surprised Powerless cancelled as despite great cast It was poorly written). But The Great Indoors was truly funny and entertaining and desrved more seasons.
I think this show is funny as hell now another show is cancelled that I like
Should have given it one more season. Revamp it, bring in a stronger supporting cast, maybe, but not cancel. It was worth an additional season. McHale is a riot, the writers were good, the show was genuinely funny!
This is a great show and I love Joel McHale. Very funny!
So disappointed! There are few television shows we watch anymore but this is one we would DVR and enjoy as a family! It was enjoyable for us parents and My teenage sons!
I loved the series, couldn’t wait for another show to come on… should be renewed for sure.
should be renewed its a great show
The show got better and better throughout the season. This is a good comedy and you should bring it back!!
Love the show!