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Is there a future for Kevin (Probably) Saves the World? Recently, star Jason Ritter spoke with TVLine about the ABC series’ season two renewal chances.
The comedy-drama centers on Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter), a selfish and materialistic man who must commit acts of acts of kindness to save the world. The cast also includes JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Chloe East, J. August Richards, Dustin Ybarra, and India de Beaufort.
It’s unclear if ABC will renew Kevin (Probably) Saves the World for a second season or not. So far, season one is averaging a .69 rating in the 18-49 demo and only 2.848 million viewers, making it one of the network’s lowest-rated TV series for the 2017-2018 season.
In the interview, Ritter says the renewal decision is still very much up in the air:
I never really know. I just hope that people watch these last three episodes or catch up. There’s so many different things in the air. [ABC has] to do new pilots. We’ll probably know at the last second. But I think a good indicator [will be] how many people watch these episodes, which I hope is a lot.”
Later, Ritter said he hopes Kevin (Probably) Saves the World is renewed because it’s a good-hearted show:
That was one of the things that I responded to so strongly in the pilot. [In] this period of time where it’s gotten so cutthroat, you [have] people online verbally brutalizing each other. It’s so easy to dismiss other people’s humanity through a computer monitor. So I do think it’s important. We have a lot of dark shows, and not a lot of shows that are… [Creators] Michele [Fazekas] and Tara [Butters], when they were talking about the show, initially, their theme was [for] it was: “Don’t be a jerk. Stop being mean. And even a little bit of kindness goes a long way.” It’s nice to have a show that shows how that can work, even if you don’t have a warrior from God prodding you to do nice things. [Laughs] You can just do it on your own.”
What do you think? Do you watch Kevin (Probably) Saves the World? Would you watch a second season?
Loved the first season – and would definitely watch the second season! I’m happy to add that my four grown children and their families watch it too. It’s so refreshing to be able to feel good after watching a TV show.
I LOVE this show and agree with the 42 comments prior to mine. This show needs a more family friendly time slot. This is a 8pm or 9pm show. I know this show isaNOT on ABC but the Blacklist should not be on at 8pm; it’s
toooooooooo violent, There are many other shows that are not appropriate for these earlier time slots, Please let us have this feel good show. Seems most freshman
shows that I really enjoy do not get renewed. Networks cancel them then produce lame new pilots.
Absolutely would continue to watch this show!
Please, please renew this show. Some of the best writing on television, and finally something that makes you feel good about humanity.
I pray with all my might that the show is renewed. It is by far the best and most inspirational show I have ever seen. My wife and I are lost without it. If it got cancelled we would be heartbroken!
Renew it, please! Every time I find a show I really like it gets cancelled.
I hope and pray this light hearted, uplifting show is renewed.
Second season heck yes. Please don’t cancel
Please please please please please please! I need more of this. It really cheers me up. Pretty please with sugar on top. I BEG OF YOU!!!
I would absolutely watch this show a second season. I TiVo every episode so that I don’t miss it. I watch a verity of shows, but this is one of my very favorites because of the light hearted comedy that this show has. Great cast of characters also. It’s just a refreshing show to watch compared to most everything else that is on.
Hope, kindness, selflessness, humor, love,. These are the things we need more of in our troubled world. I can’t stomach much more political or reality or depressing types of programs. Please do not cancel this light hearted but, heartfelt show. Our world needs Kevin probably saves the world. Who knows, maybe we need to find the other righteous beings that Kevin is searching for.
Please save this show it’s the best and exactly what the world needs right now!!
Please renew this family friendly show! Friday nights need good shows like this, if this time slot doesn’t work.
I loved this show as it was quirky and different. I hope it doesn’t get cancelled.
I would absolutely watch season 2. Please let the powers at be make it happen