A couple weeks ago, we reported that the ratings for the new Hawaii Five-0 were not as good as the network would like you to believe. It may have started off as the season’s most popular new show but that’s not no longer the case.
Hawaii Five-0 got off to a strong start with a 3.9 in the 18-49 demographic and 14.2 million total viewers. In week two, they dropped 8% (not bad) and in week three they fell another 3% (still not bad).
For the fourth episode, the ratings dropped an alarming 11% to a 3.1 rating and 10.7 million viewers. We heard from several readers that all shows were down that night. Not so. ABC’s Castle was actually up by 4%. Still, if Hawaii Five-0’s steep decline was indeed an anomaly than you’d expect the numbers to bounce back the following week.
They didn’t. The numbers fell another 6.5% to a 2.9 in the demo and 10.94 million viewers. This week, they fell yet again — for the fifth week in a row — to a 2.8 rating and 10.23 million viewers. It’s only a 3.5% drop but, for the first time, Hawaii Five-0 was beaten by Castle. The ABC show’s its biggest competitor in the timeslot while NBC’s Chase is always a distant third. This week, Castle brought in a 2.9 rating and 11.32 million.
Hawaii Five-0 is still not in immediate danger of being cancelled. As expected, the network recently gave it a full season and ordered nine more episodes. The lower the ratings fall however, the less likely it is to be renewed for a second season. One has to wonder when the ratings will finally stop falling or maybe even start going back up.
What do you think? How low will the ratings fall? Are you still watching?
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I love the show…I wish it would get into more of their personal lives and relationships together, but geez, let’s give it a chance. The networks cancel show wayyyyy too fast.
this is a very good show, and I don’t understand why it is losing viewers. there is real chemistry between the two lead characters (featuring some VERY good writing), both of whom are more real and likeable than in the Jack Lord version.
This show has started off slow for me though I do love the 5-0 cast (grouping). Not sure much can be done to add excitement to the show and will probably only be around for a short time. It’s a shame because I so want to see something else besides reality EVERYTHING tv (I do love ANTM, Project Runway & Top Chef).
I agree with Peck above. This Hawaii 5-0 just doesn’t work. I stopped watching after the premiere. My take: http://techmediatainment.blogspot.com/2010/09/im-eighty-sixing-hawaii-five-0.html.
I love recording and watching Hawaii 5-0. I also loved Moonlight too. I record m any shows every week and watch them. Too many shows are being cancelled each month and i think that is rediculous!~
Hawaii Five O is the best show to come out in some time. From the very first episode I have been glued to the television watching this show. It is well written and McGarrett and Dano are just marvelous together. I like how Dano is dressed in his dress shirt and tie and refuses to change his mainland image. The show is fabulous. Please don’t cancel a show that hasn’t even had a chance. I am 51 years old and used to watch the old Hawaii Five-O. However, I like this one so much better because McGarrett and Dano have… Read more »
The Steve McGarrett and Danny Williams characters are just not right. This McGarrett is too much of a know-it-all. Why did they need a reason for the Danno nickname? What did they need a reason for the Five-O tag? Is the new Dan-O supposed to be a funny play with the Five-O tag? Both didn’t need reasons at all! McGarrett and Danno should not be played as if they are partners – McGarrett is the boss! Alex O’Loughlin keeps switching from saying Kono and to something that sounds like Khano. Why go through the trouble of showing the McGarrett Mercury… Read more »
Alex needs to back off a bit with all the frowning; Danny needs to show more respect to his “boss” McGarrett and shut up! The play between the two characters is getting hard to listen to. Alex needs to man up and be the boss that the other characters can look up to and respect…I don’t think his character is doing that. He’s very morose and argumentative and secretive…doesn’t make for a very likeable character. And, I do like him, very much as a matter of fact, but this show is not portraying the characters properly. My husband quit watching… Read more »
I’m still watching but CBS would be better off bringing back Moonlight!
I was concerned when Hawaii 5-0 was first being discussed (the original was so corny), but it only took that first episode to give me hope that they had a hit on their hands! Alex O’Loughlin is wonderful as McGarrett; the whole cast is great together! I’m taking great comfort in what JanK said above … ratings are often poorly analyzed and reported incorrectly. So far all the press I’ve seen has been very positive and perhaps CBS will actually give this one a better chance to succeed than they have in the past, i.e. Moonlight and especially, Three Rivers.… Read more »
I prefer Castle, but I like and watch both shows. I wouldn’t worry about the show getting cancelled since it will always be at least the number two show for the night.
I liked the fact they paid tribute to the old show but having said that it’s another cop show in a very long list of cop shows. It seems to me you have about two choices nowadays. Cop shows or Doctor shows. I’d love to sit down and watch a good old western every week. Bring back the Westerns!
Love the new show. Also record castle thats what u do in this day and age
Hawaii Five-0 is a terrific action-adventure show!! I love Alex O’Loughlin as Steve McGarrett and the whole cast is fantastic! They are using their location beautifully every week, so those who want the flavor of Hawaii cannot be disappointed. They are developing the characters and their backgrounds very nicely, and you are really starting to get to know these people. The show is up against both baseball (playoffs these last 2 weeks) and what some might think are important football games as well. In looking at only overnight ratings, you are missing the bigger picture…that every week the ratings have… Read more »
they need more peoples like james maoc arthur around to be on the show < like alex o loughlin as steve mc garrett < and i have the feeling show will be pulling < the plung < on new hawaii 5o , i watch it every week < i watch it more then play off of baseball & honkey < every day < i could so happy to see james mac arthur on the show < first time uin years < yeah ? hawaii 5o cannot leaves the show < i watch little medlist @ 1o pm hawaii 5o i… Read more »
Loved the old one. Love the new one! Took a little bit of getting used to, but I’m really enjoying the remake. Until Burn Notice returns, Monday & Tuesday are the only nights worth watching TV this season.