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?
My family and I adore the show. Finally a show that is not based on sex alone or drugs. The writing is comprable to an intriguing detective novel or mystery if who done it and what’s next. Please give the show another chance to wow us for another 8 episodes.
Thank you
I love all marvel series. Its unique.
Renew it! Strong female leads are what we need!
We loved Agent Carter. We don’t watch Agents of SHIELD but thoroughly enjoyed Peggy Carter. Please bring it back even if its only another eight episodes!!
Loved this show and really didn’t expect to like it. A great period piece and a nice variety of actor types. Peggy was terrific! Please let us have more!
Agent Carter should definitely be renewed!!! This show is amazing and even though it’s set in the 40s, it is relevant.
RENEW, RENEW, RENEW! Entertaining and fun…great atmosphere and heroine!
This show NEEDS to be renewed. I absolutely adore it!
Do not cancel this show, please!?
I love this show. The story is great and the acting is fantastic. It truly needs a full season to show its greatness.
Do not cancell this show!!
It is a great show. In my opinion, all series need at least 2 seasons to develop a good fan base. You have to build a solid foundation and grow from there. ABC needs to give it some time, I wonder if any viewers born in that era watch the show. It would bring back memories for sure. Please give it a chance ABC.
They Will probably renew it i dough they thought the series with 1 season from the start. The Story was just to small and undeveloped to the potential it has. The Story needs to be a little deeper on the Secondary Characters (We want to get to know Jarvis, Howard Stark and The SSR People a Little Deeper after all everyone can be a hero they don’t all need to be pansy’s next to Carter). I Think putting carter as the only one capable person was an error. I Feel like the “This is the Carter Series” was to high… Read more »
They MUST renew, the show is a breath of fresh air in a stale tv season, I love the period which is fresh and different, Peggy is an incredible actor who deserves a renewal on her abilities alone, her fellow cast members all bring their #1 game to the show which along with superb set, costume and soundtrack design reflects how professional and dedicated the team are. I know that in recent years under new management American tv producers fear British men for some bizarre reason and tries to portray them as either cruel or weak but the character of… Read more »
Err…you do realize that Jarvis is everyone’s fave and women in the audience adore him, right? He isn’t weak. He’s brave. Who cares what a dead dude said to him one time? He’s pretty clearly going to end up with Peggy anyway, so perhaps getting the girl will make you feel better.
Well Jarvis is already married so thats gonna be just a tad difficult XD I don’t think divorce was that big in the 40’s
He’s already married and very faithful, anyway she’s in love with…………………..Meeeee
I’m not so sure about Peggy and Jarvis ending up together. As two people have already said, Jarvis is married, and though it doesn’t appear to be the happiest marriage, divorce was hugely frowned upon until the late 60’s. And after the finale, it looks a lot like Marvel is planning to set Peggy and Daniel up, which, I think, is more exciting, because Peggy Carter fell for Steve Rogers before the serum. She loved him and she saw past how weak he was. It’s an interesting parallel, because Steve was weak, and Daniel is crippled.
Any show that Variety criticizes for too much characterization on it cast needs to be renewed. AC was a top-notch production. I sincerely hope we see it come back.