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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I liked Mental because it was refreshing and had a great cast. The fact that it was watched all the way through tells you something. Chris Vance was nice on the eyes too. I was very upset when it stopped, because it seems like when a network gets a good show, it doesn’t know a good thing until it’s over.
Please put this show back on. Oh and by the way, House is loosing it’s audience. It’s getting irritating and boring.
The series was GREAT!!! Please bring it back. The quality of the story, characters were very good. We all need a break from the regular trash. Very faithful followers. Don’t stop.
I really enjoyed the show and hope they give it a chance. The only problem I have is that the female cast members show too much cleavage. What are we selling here? If this was a real mental hospital, the females would be dressed like nuns. Can there be a middle point. I’m not a prude but we have too much skin showing here. Clean it up and bring the show back.
I agree with everyone. I loved the show. It always kept u guessing and on your toes trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I waited wondering what would happen to the show. People find many other activities to do in the summer time and its only a known fact that people watch more tv in the winter in fall. The show needs its fair chance. At least give it that.
I agree with everything Brian Barton said….. I truly love this show. I am so sick of reality shows, so many comedies, etc…… You premier a really great show with so much potential, and just like that, you cancel it……. And it’s toughest when there is no ending. As he said, they could have a field day with the storylines!! They’re boundless!!
I vote 100% to bring it back. Think REAL hard on doing just that. Thank you……
ONCE AND AWHILE A NEW SHOW COMES ALONG ,WITH A NEW FEEL AND MANY OPTIONS AND DIRECTIONS YOU CAN MOVE TOWARD.THIS SHOW GRABBED YOU FROM THE SEASON OPENER.I STAYED WITH IT THROUGH THE SUMMER AND WONDERED WHEN IT WAS GOING TO PREMERE FOR THE NEXT SEASON,WAITED, WAITED, DIDNT SEE ANY PROMOS.FOUND OUT YOU WERENT GOING TO CONTINUE.I DONT UNDERSTAND.IF YOU BASE IT ON RATINGS.THEN I SAY GIVE IT A FAIR CHANCE,NOT AT A TIME WHEN MOST PEOPLE ARE ON VACATION,OR JUST OFF ON BREAK.THIS SHOW DESERVES A BETTER BIGGER PRIME TIME VEIWING OPPORUNITY TO HAVE A FAIR EVALUATION..IF YOU PUT… Read more »
loved the show. hope they keep it.
I truly loved this show. The actors were very believable and interacted with each other beautifully. I watched the last show and saw the main character (Chris Vance) quiting and walking away from his job and I was very disappointed. Please bring the show back. It’s awesome. Have I used enough adjectives yet? LOL
I love thia show. It was very interesting to show and if season 2 is going to be air more advertsing should be done
KEEP IT ON ANOTHER SEASON. ADVERTISE WHEN ITS ON. A LOT OF MY FRIENDS NEVER HEARD OF IT UNTIL I TOLD THEM TO CHECK IT OUT.
VERY GOOD CASTING.
KEEP IT! I want to see more!
Please keep it and let me know how I can see the season finale – which I recorded BUT my DVR wasn’t working – grrrr.
I think it’s a great show!
Me & my Girlfriend love the show, please don’t cancel it, one more season, ONE MORE SESON,
ONE MORE SESON,
ONE MORE SESON,
ONE MORE SESON!!!
Come’on everybody…
I say KEEP IT! I really enjoyed the show and would like to see it renewwd for several more seasons.
I think this is an innovative show. To cancel it now should be considered a crime. I believe more people will tune in for a second season if only from hearing their friends talk about it.