Tuesday night, FOX debuted a new drama for the Summer months, Mental. So, did the premiere’s ratings make the network crazy-happy or just drive them crazy?
Mental revolves around an unorthodox psychiatrist who becomes the Director of Mental Health at a fictional Los Angeles hospital. Created by Dan LeVine and co-executive produced by his sister, Deborah Joy LeVine, the series stars Chris Vance, Annabella Sciorra, Derek Webster, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marisa Ramirez, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Edwin Hodge.
The series premiered on Tuesday night and finished in third place for the 9pm hour with 5.8 million viewers and a 2.1/5 rating/share among the 18-49 demographic.
Those numbers aren’t that impressive but the drama did build on its lead-in, a rerun of the popular and very compatible House. There was also very little drop off between Mental’s first and second half hours, indicating that most watched the entire episode.
So, while Mental didn’t have a great debut, it wasn’t bad either. As we enter into the Summer months, viewership tends to fall off so the network may be okay with these numbers. But, will people return for subsequent installments? Will FOX give the show a second season once all 13 episodes have aired? We’ll have to wait and see.
So, what did you think? Is the show worth keeping or should it be cancelled?
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Keep it! It’s one of the most refreshingly intelligent and funny show that’s been on in quite some time.
I love this show, I really hope they continue it.
I am from Ecuador!! I enjoy so much the program please do not sut down….. I had good times waching the show…….
I really liked this show–I hope they continued it!
Excellent show!! I was so disappointed when I couldn’t find it in the fall lineup. You just need to advertise it more!! I only found it as a surfing fluke.
a definite keeper
Mental has to be an all-time favorite. If it doesn’t return, I’ll be very disappointed. It should be recognized as a quality program series providing awareness and understanding on mental illness and the effect on both those who have been diagnosed and their families. Please bring it back!!
Please give “Mental” another season! It was the best show to watch during its time slot!
Love the show – watched all the episodes on HULU tv because the time was not always convenient. Please keep it!
Please do not cancel this show, it is extremely interesting, innovative and daring, not like the rest of garbage on TV. The stories and characters are amazing and are actually true to life. Please have the courage to be different and dare to take the positive and compassionate approach like the main character of this show does.
I LOVE this show and have been wondering where the heck it is put on some more shows please…
I am looking for it — when and where ? (saw an ad on Fox — next week maybe ?)
I really enjoyed Mental and I was expecting to be watching the Season Premiere along with my other favourite shows. I certainly hope it is on for season 2. Just as the fans are getting to know the cast…you cancel it? That doesn’t make sense. Please bring it back!!!!!
Definetly keep it. I agree the characters are really good.
I would like to see Mental again. I liked it