Christopher Chance and company have been struggling in the ratings this season and FOX isn’t exactly helping them out. On Wednesday, the pair of scheduled Human Target episodes were pre-empted by President Obama’s speech from Tucson. Those episodes have been rescheduled for tonight, an evening when viewership is much lower and many fans of the show will probably miss them.
Now, FOX has decided to expand the Wednesday, January 26th edition of American Idol to two hours. As a result, the previously scheduled episode of Human Target will be bumped to Monday, January 31st. It’ll precede the final Lie to Me of the season (and possibly the series). The network hasn’t announced it yet but, if the two-hour Idol on the 26th is a success, FOX could certainly decide to expand the next couple episodes which would displace the last two episodes of Human Target’s season. While the series was once going to get a ratings boost from an Idol lead-in, it’s now getting shuffled around instead.
It would seem that FOX has all but given up on the series. At this point, it’s hard to blame them. The ratings certainly don’t warrant a third round of episodes. Season one averaged a 2.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.6 million viewers and it was almost cancelled with those numbers. Thus far, season two has averaged just a pitiful 1.6 rating and 6.04 million total viewers. Human Target is currently the lowest-rated scripted show on the network.
It seems that Human Target is already destined to be cancelled and these latest schedule changes will be the final blow.
What do you think? Will Human Target be renewed for season three or cancelled? What would you suggest doing to increase the ratings?
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My husband and I have been watching and enjoying this series since it started. That and Lie to Me. So, naturally, they both will be cancelled. Why? I haven’t a clue because the writing is superb and the acting spot on. I think they should pick a night, stick to it and advertise the show. Sometimes people just don’t know about certain shows and when they finally get around to watching the show has been cancelled. Sad. Oh well less tv and more reading.
I am a fan of the show and think that FOX should rethink canning it. It’s basically a very good show. I like the James Bond type theme. It’s a great action show. They have a great cast that works well together. If there is anything pulling this show down it’s the writers in that at times the show seems too hokey. They should concentrate on building in more realism to the plot.
I’m glad I found this site because this show needs to be saved.
Maybe if you gave the show a stable time slot it would keep it’s followers and develope new ones. Our family loves this show. It is creative and fun. We have watched it from the the pilot. It appears that all the good shows get axed. Please give it a chance.
My comments will only echo those that truely depict how the show is viewed. This season’s additional characters and their involvement in the show has made it an interesting and entertaining series one that deserves a specific time slot in prime time. Please not an expanded American “IDLE”. The televison industry has forced a Jerry Stringer mentality on us but some viewers object to this manipulation. Give us some good entertainment like the Human Target and back it up with the right support and exposure.
I cannot believe fox is cancelling this show. Its got great stars, action and a lot of humor. Put this show on friday or saturday night and see the ratings go up.
My comments can do nothing but echo those who praise the show and see how really entertaining it is. It has all the elements of a great series–excitement-action-humor-sadness-a cast that has really meshed together. This season was really the best with all the interaction going on with the characters. Please not another reality show and don’t expand American ‘idle’. Where has our entertainment values gone????
They have already started to mess up the script by pairing Chance with his boss. This is a very big no-no! Moonlighing, and other series have died because of this mistake. Don’t ever pair the male and female lead characters romantically unless they are already married on the show. And this sends out the wrong message which shows that men and women can not work together without sleeping together. Furthermore you should never sleep with your boss. If the relationship with Chance and his boss continues the show should be canceled. I rather see a show about action than romance.… Read more »
I also like the show. Mark Valley is likeable as are the rest of the characters. Reality shows seldom aren’t about reality. Please keep this witty show on.
I LOVE this show. I was a little concern when the writers added new female characters, but it didn’t diminish the action, comradery, and the quips. Stop messing around with this show and give it the respect it deserves. Give CHANCE another year!!!!!
We love this show. I agree with the previous writer…witty and exciting. The addition of that “chemistry” thing between Chance and Ilsa is super.
What an absolute shame it would be to cancel this series. We have it PVR’d so as to not miss one episode. Please don’t let them cancel this show.
This is the best new show since NCIS. It is witty, imaginative, and exciting. The casting is perfect. Keep the show on.
I agree with the above comments. This show is GREAT!! Now that 24 is gone if this was really promoted it could take it’s place. I’m also sick a reality shows. Please give this show a chance..it deserves it. Why not have the cast make the rounds of talk shows so people will know it’s on. PLEASE DON”T CANCEL !!!
I have watched Human Target from the pilot. I love this show! I anxiously awaited the second season premiere, only to have it delayed by FOX’s scheduling foolishness. However, since it premiered, I haven’t missed an episode, despited FOX’s repeated rescheduling of the show, which I can only surmise has led to the problems the show has had with the ratings this year. This is an entertaining action show, with just the right amount of humor and humanity mixed in. I’ve never watched a single episode of American Idol, but I watch this show. FOX would be foolish to let… Read more »
My wife and I love this show. I am so sick and tired of all these stupid reality shows it’s nice to have a option for some good entertainment. This show has humor, action, a good cast and after last night a little romance. Besides, my wife loves Mark Valley’s dimples. Please keep it on.
I really enjoy this show – its like an entire action movie packed into an hour!
The characters are all excellent: James Earl Haley is hilarious, and Chi McBride does everything right. Mark Valley is a great main character and believable as a reformed assasin – and the additions of Ilsa & Ames this year have really made the difference.
Treat this show right Fox, and we’ll keep watching.
Ps. dont forget, it was also Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys this year!