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Can anyone save Kevin? ABC has ordered three additional episodes of its new Kevin (Probably) Saves the World TV show, bringing the season one episode order to a total of 16. Whether that means the low-rated freshman dramedy is cancelled or renewed for a second season is a bit more complex. It has been languishing in ABC’s problematic 10:00pm Tuesday timeslot and has failed to draw the sort of Nielsen numbers typical of a successful, new TV series.
From creators Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World stars Jason Ritter as the self-involved Kevin Finn, who learns he is the last of his generation’s 36 righteous souls meant to power it with the hope that can save the world from destruction. The ABC cast also includes: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Chloe East, J. August Richards, Dustin Ybarra, and India de Beaufort.
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World: A Look at the Ratings
The first season of Kevin (Probably) Saves the World is averaging a 0.76 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.26 million viewers. When sorted by its demo ratings, it ranks 14th out of ABC’s scripted TV shows, and is 13th, in terms of average total audience size.
While hearing a network has ordered additional episodes may not seem like bad news on the cancellation and renewal front, it is somewhere between probable and likely that there will be no season two of Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. A small back order like this is often more about the network filling a timeslot than an indication that they will order a second season.
Although ABC has posted the episode order news to its press site, Deadline has confirmed the order.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Kevin (Probably) Saves the World TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for season two on ABC?
I LOVE this show!!!! Please order a couple more seasons!!! It’s got such a good story line that’s fresh. The main characters have a great dynamic together and are getting a nice development. I enjoy the minor characters that Kevin helps pop up and continue paying it forward. I look forward to seeing this and hope you all give it a chance. I’ve read it’s on the line but it’s just one of those that is so good and it might take a longer time to get the word out. I know I just learned about it and got caught… Read more »
Love love love this show!!! It is a good family show. A great escape from the awful reality shows. It is something my husband, my 14 year old son, and I can watch together.
We love this show and hope it doesn’t get canceled. Excellent casting! A show like this is what we need in the world today.
A fantastically written show with a superb cast! I makes me laugh and tugs at the heartstrings multiple times an episode. It would be an absolute shame if it didn’t get a second season to explore the possibilities further.
This is my family’s favorite new show this season!! It’s wholesome, and we just LOVE the premise! Please bring it back for another season… the characters — and actors — are brilliant.
Save it!!
Love it. Please renew. A hopeful show in dark times.
I love this show and so do my kids! Please don’t cancel it!
We need great shows like Kevin Probably Saves the World! I absolutely love this show! Ritter is a great reminder of his father. He has that same great spirit like his dad that you want to see more of. We need to have that kind of hope that this show brings ESPECIALLY at this time.
Love this show!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW! I record it, if I’m not going to be at home, so I can watch later. The cast is unbelievable, Jason Ritter is witty and hilarious as Kevin Finn and I love his ridiculous friend Tyler, played my comedian Dustin Ybarra. This show is a definite keeper. Trying to promote it during the Holidays is like trying to climb up a mountain with a 30 lb bag on your back! Network needs to keep Kevin.
Love this show! It’s refreshing and funny! Ritter is a natural and very talented like his father! Love the cast also! I hope the show is renewed for another season! A keeper! Nothing on tv like it!
Really enjoy this show & look forward to it every week. Will be extremely disappointed if it is cancelled!! TV needs more uplifting, clean tv like this – renew for season 2 – please!!
Keep the show!!! My favorite show on tv!
I love this show and totally look forward to watching it. He’s such a great actor and it’s very uplifting show especially in the world we live in today. Please don’t end it!