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?
Agent Carter is an excellent show and should definitely be renewed. Hayley Atwell does a wonderful job as does the rest of the cast. In addition it is well written, with captivating action and just the right amount of humor.
This is a GREAT show! A very nice addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It takes you on a cool follow-up of a ride from CA1 (from Agent Carter’s point of view). It takes us into her life in the mid-1940s which has a great touch being a Period TV Series. We get to watch Agent Peggy Carter for a time between the saddened young lady we saw at the end of CA1 and the ill elderly woman we observe in CA2. It takes us back to an era when some things in life seemed simpler and some things in… Read more »
Love this show! The actors are great and the storylines are intriguing. This series is so much better than many other shows out there. I really hope it is renewed.
My whole family really enjoys this series. The actors are great and story lines are very well written.
There aren’t that many shows my whole family enjoys together, and of those, this is one of the very few with an admirable female lead. I was concerned about the portrayal of men as buffoons at first, but that has improved greatly throughout the season. With exciting plot lines and characters with serious growth potential, this program deserves the chance to develop.
I really enjoyed the series . . . it was good to see a strong woman in the marvel world. I also liked a series set in 1940s. Well, I did tape it so I can watch it again.
I agree BRING THE SHOW BACK.
Deserves more than just one season, as the show is well written with great actors, bringing a very entertaining show to our screens. Every bit as good as “Agents of Shield” keeping up with “The Avengers” , “Shield” theme. Nice to see what happened to Peggy after “Captain America” died. how she overcame the sexism after the War. A must renew series, STOP cancelling great programmes
This is a great show. I really hope they renew it for season 2.
It is an amazing show — it is captivating, intelligent and extremely well done. AND it is actually aimed at a more adult audience — for a change. Please please please don’t let it be cancelled there is just way too much crap on TV….
Please renew Agent Carter. We truly enjoy this show as it’s become our favorite. It has all the qualities of a hit. Good story line, with great characters and dialogue along with wonderful sets and wardrobe. Give it time. I’m sure people will catch on to what a terrific show it is.
Would like to see the show renewed does have my and g/f interested. I do like the characterization of the period with clothing and vehicles.
Agent Carter is simply a better show than Agents of Shield. Shield has so much wasted potential but is too schizophrenic in delivery.
Agent Carter has a better story line, better developed characters with lots of room to evolve.
Bring back Agent Carter. Well done show.
Bring it back! Once I started watching I was hooked! I loved it and wished I had been able to tune in from the beginning.
My whole family LOVES Agent Carter! Bringing it back would be the best choice the studios have made in a long, long time.
Keep Peggy fighting the forces of evil. It’s always good to see a women kicking butt. Nice to see a woman working in an agency other than local law enforcement. Improve the scripts and BRING THE SHOW BACK.