A new dramatic TV series on FOX, Lucifer created a bit of an uproar before it even premiered. The One Million Moms group wants the show to be cancelled and some religious people feel the same way. That’s not likely to have an effect on the show’s future but the ratings sure will. How’s the Lucifer TV show doing? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
On the Lucifer TV show, Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) has abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles. Charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome, he’s enjoying his retirement while owning a nightclub. His bliss is disturbed when a beautiful pop star is brutally murdered outside of his club. He starts to have feelings of compassion for the first time in billions of years and ends up helping a homicide detective (Lauren German). The rest of the cast includes Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, Rachael Harris, D. B. Woodside, and Scarlett Estevez.
The series debuted in January to a 2.43 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.16 million viewers. That was a very positive start, especially considering the state of the rest of FOX’s drama series.
In week two, the ratings fell to a 1.95 in the demo and 6.0 million viewers, a decline of nearly 20% in the demo. The numbers have essentially kept falling lower each week (though there was a slight bump upward in week seven). Last week’s installment, episode eight, hit a new low in the ratings and hit a 1.21 in the demo and 3.86 million.
The eight episodes have averaged a 1.63 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.08 million viewers.
The rest of the FOX schedule is in poor shape so it’s currently the network’s third-highest rated drama of the season (behind Empire and The X-Files). That may be enough to secure Lucifer a second season but it’s very concerning that the series continues to lose viewers. That may be enough to sink the series. We’ll likely have to wait until May to find out for sure.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Lucifer TV show? If you ran the network, would you cancel or keep it?
Please keep Lucifer. It’s a great show there are so many shows in this category that gets canceled but it’s not to the older crowds liking but it’s not always about them it’s future generations that keep your ratings. KEEP LUCIFER
I would qualify as being a member of the older crowd and I just love the show. I never miss an episode.
I would not cancel this show – I have several family members who are even taping it to ensure that they do not miss a night.
Love this show1 It’s a keeper – gets better each week.
JUST LOVE THE SHOW !!!!!! I would be very and I say AGAIN VERY disappointed if it got cancelled .. ….. Please keep it going
Keep Lucifer!! One of the few shows for adults who appreciate great rating and humour that isn’t sophomoric!
The show is a very good show and i like it
nooo… I love this show!
nooo… I love this show
I love this show!! Lucifer is funny endearing and we can actually see him changing!! Leave the show on!!
I love the show. It has become my favorite for a bevy of reasons. The two main ones are the two stars. This show is unique which should me it special. I would be very disappointed if it were not renewed.
Don’t cancel the show, it’s finally something different and fun to watch!!!
We LOVE this show! It’s actually got a lot of good, moral life lessons in it without being preachy.
I thought the premise sounded stupid but gave it a try. It really is a great show. I really hope it gets a second season. Lead actor is funny and engaging.
I think that despite the religious comments, those people should just not watch it. It’s like cyberbullying-you’re on the computer and get hassled. Well….TURN off the dang computer for crying out loud! This goes for those unhappy viewers. I am a Christian and actually quite like the show. This does not mean I am a Satanist or I will be “comdemned” to hell. I hope for another season and many more:). I love the action and the comedy.
Please don’t cancel this show. It’s wonderful, funny, deep, makes you really think about what’s really evil and good. And, I can’t stress this enough, Tom Ellis is so gorgeous and sexy that it almost hurts to look at him.