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?
I think the show is great! Hope it stays! It’s funny and entertaining!
cannt wait for season 2
great show on fox
I think the show is awesome and needs to stay on. The problem is that there is just too much out there to watch. People just don’t have time to watch all the good shows that are out there. There is simply not enough hours in the day. Prime time has their shows, cable has theirs, streaming services have theirs. If things went back to the way things were years ago, ratings would be higher for a lot of shows. Hopefully these networks understand that, and realize that the high number of viewers from days past, is simply not realistic… Read more »
As a Christian woman I have to say this is the best new show I have seen in years. It is engaging, fun to watch, makes you think and even prompts some self-reflection. I don’t remember the last time a television show has had such an impact on me. Absolutely love it!
Great show keep it on
I can not believe the viewership is so low, This show is awesome! I have been hooked from the very first episode.
Lucifer should be renewed for a second season. It has an interesting plot-line, hilarious and spectacularly diverse characters and the acting is on point. I would hate to see the show canned after such a wonderful first season. Looking forward to Season 2 guys! 😉
This show is fantastic. It has been the BEST entertainment from TV that I’ve experienced in years. Where has Mr. Ellis been hiding? Damn, he’s refreshing. I love the way that he has claimed his role as Lucifer. I’m praying for more than just a season II.
love the show gives me so many questions please renew
I LOVE THIS SHOW. PLEASE KEEP LUCIFER ON!
Please keep Lucifer, funny, interesting, we watch it every week.
Wonderful show yes people I said “show” please keep it
I am not a fan of many shows, but “Lucifer” has become my favorite. I have my DVR set to record it just in case I’m not home to watch it at its regular time. I am really glad it will be back for a second season. BTW, Tom Ellis is outstanding.
I LOVE the show Lucifer! It is funny, serious, and refreshing! My son and I watch it EVERY week! Please renew!!!