ABC had very high hopes for Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. That series underperformed in the ratings in season one and has done even worse in season two. Has Marvel’s Agent Carter done any better? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
On Marvel’s Agent Carter, sexy and smart Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) performs administrative work at the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) as men return home from World War II. In her spare time, she goes on secret missions. The rest of the cast includes James D’Arcy, Chad Michael Murray, Enver Gjokaj, and Shea Whigham.
The series had an okay start when it debuted with a pair of episodes on January 6th. It attracted a 1.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.91 million total viewers. Unfortunately, the ratings dropped about 25% in week two and fell another 10% in week three. The numbers have come up a bit since then but they’re still pretty low. Last week’s installment drew a 1.4 in the demo and 4.15 million.
Agent Carter is averaging a 1.5 in the demo and 5.16 million. Agents of SHIELD has been averaging a 1.7 rating with 4.77 million in the same timeslot.
Disney — which owns ABC and Marvel — may find value in keeping the series around because it’s tied in to movies and other projects. Based on the ratings alone, ABC doesn’t have much incentive to bring Agent Carter back for a second season.
It should be noted that ABC promoted Agent Carter as a limited series. That means that the season has a limited and set number of episodes (less than a typical season) — not that the series will only have one season. Executive producer Louis D’Esposito has indicated that he has plans for a second season if the series is renewed.
If Agent Carter does have only one season, hopefully fans will be satisfied with how the finale ends.
But, what do you think? Do you like Marvel’s Agent Carter? If you ran the network would you renew it for a second season, try another Marvel property, or try something else completely new?
This is one of my favorite shows, along with S.H.I.E.L.D. I sure hope they don’t cancel this one.
Agent Carter deserves another season. Love the attention to 1940’s/50’s detail, and inside jokes. Worst mistake that Dick Wolf ever made was to allow Fazekas & Butters to get away.
Agree with the high praise of many posters. Everybody gets different things from shows, but I think one characteristic that appeals to a large segment is that it is believeable as a story. None of that superhero, supernatural bull.
Another comment that I think misses the mark is that Ms. Carter was a “feminist” in the pop culture sense of the word. What came across to me is that she is the antithesis of militant feminism, she is very comfortable in her own skin and doesn’t need those trappings to define her.
Hope they renew it.
It has to be renewed! I agree with most of the comments. I love being able to watch a shows with strong female leads!
Great show! Can’t figure out why networks seem to be so trigger happy. I look forward to this show each week and hope they bring it back!
I hope they bring back season 2 yes they will. I hope so we want season 2 yes we do.
Keep Agent Carter!!!! This is the best show!
Please disregard my last comment, computer snafu. I really enjoyed the short run of Agent Carter, Agents of Shield. It was refreshing to see something from that time period. Excellent props were used. Enjoyed the similarities with the governments “OSS” program during the war, also the similarities with Howard Hughes. Please let it come back in the future. Thanks, Craig
I absolutely love the show. I hope they renew it for a second season. It’s refreshing to see a positive female role model who doesn’t dress like a tart on television. I’m an adult and she’s my role model for being a strong woman. Maybe she can be a good role model for young girls out there who unfortunately seems like reality television more than entertainment. That said, I love the show, the era, the clothes, the hair, the makeup (totally found the lipstick, btw!), and the plot. My vote is for yes to renew!
gents of Shield ‘ ,I watched last year had too many characters, they changed from ‘good guys’ to bad guys too many times. It was alright , too bad they both can’t be on .
This show is AWESOME with great action and characters of course they should renew for a second season! This program is well written and acted. Keep up the good work ABC!!!
I love Peggy Carter and what she represents. The
show is especially effective when her opponent is
a villianes in which there is a tough convincing fight that Peggy almost loses but somehow wins.
It shows her vulnerability and that she is human and makes us pull for her even more because of
her tenacity and grit.
BRING HER BACK
Awesome show. Great plug in for the creators of s.h.i.e.l.d. Would love to see Tommy Lee Jones in season 2. Agent Carter is a great show. Well done.
Renew! I enjoy it.
I really enjoyed this new series I certainly hope they don’t cancel it and bring it back for a second time it’s wonderful to see a strong woman hero