The ratings for the first season of Murder in the First weren’t terrible but they weren’t great either. Other shows with similar numbers were cancelled but TNT still renewed the detective drama. Will the numbers improve or fall this time around? Cancelled or renewed for a third season? Stay tuned.
In season two of Murder in the First, San Francisco homicide detectives Terry English (Taye Diggs) and Hildy Mulligan (Kathleen Robertson) investigate a series of murders with ramifications that could tear their department and city apart. Others in the cast include A.J. Buckley, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Laila Robins, Mo McRae, Mateus Ward, John Cothran, Raphael Sbarge, Lombardo Boyar, Ian Anthony Dale, Currie Graham, and Mimi Kirkland.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
8/17 update: If you ran TNT, would you cancel or renew this series for a third season?
Final season averages: 0.31 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.06 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The first season of Murder in the First averaged a 0.45 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.84 million total viewers.
What do you think? Do you like watching the Murder in the First TV series on TNT? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
Why is the lighting so dark. It is very difficult to watch with unpleasant story lines. This show should be cancelled!
I think this is a great show, please renew. It had great writers, and the actors are perfect for their roles. Keep it coming, season 3, puhleeze!!!!
This is an awesome show. The first season was terrific. This season doesnt compare but still i am capitvated.
My husband and I just found Murder in the First on Demand. We just watched all the episodes. We love this show. It is our new favorite. I like how each episode builds on the last. The show really keeps our interest. Keep up the good work, renew and market this show. People aren’t watching because they don’t know about it. We just happen to find it by accident. We are glad we did.
Very true! TNT needs to publicize this show more! It’s on after the ratings hit Major Crimes so it’s not the greatest time slot. More publicity/advertising should help hopefully! I noticed the ratings have gone down since last season! Hopefully TNT will renew and fully support the growth of this great show!
Love this show. Bring it back for season three
Excellent show. Last year was not half as interesting as season 2. I love this show! Murder in the First is one of TNT’s best show. Please renew it, please. Thanks
I love this show!!! I hate the fact that I have to always wait so long for the next season to come on. This is a great show with a lot of twists. I say please, make a season 3. I guarantee with time the ratings will go up and up. Promoting a show is key.
I like the show, it’s not bad. I’ll keep watching as long as it’s being aired. Another season might be kinda difficult to pull off if the ratings go back down near the million mark … my opinion, thanks …
This is a terrific series. The storyline has so many twists, Having a new story that runs for the season is my kind of show! Sure keeps me guessing! Hoping it gets a renewal.
Watched part of it for the first time–and the last. I found it tedious and unengaging. To add injury to insult (yes, that’s the order I intended), they found it necessary to use the name of Jesus Christ as an expletive. Tell me why that’s ok, when chaplains in the military aren’t supposed to say the name of Jesus as a deity.