Recently, ABC cancelled their beloved Wednesday night TV show, Nashville. While there won’t be a fifth season on the alphabet network, the series may not be over yet.
The Nashville TV show follows the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Eric Close, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Will Chase, and Oliver Hudson.
Following the cancellation news, Lionsgate TV has reportedly been shopping Nashville to other channels in hopes of continuing the series for a fifth season. While the studio certainly has financial incentive to keep the show going, it may be a tough sell.
The ratings have not been very good which is why ABC dropped it. The fourth season’s been averaging a 0.96 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.19 million viewers. Year-to-year, that’s down by 28% in the demo and down by 19% in total viewership.
Also, while fans are currently clamouring for Nashville to continue (#BringBackNashville), many series that have been picked up by other channels have not done very well in their new homes. For whatever reason, many viewers just don’t follow their show to another channel.
But, what do you think? Would you watch a fifth season of Nashville on another channel? Do you think viewership could improve on cable or on a streaming service?
I would watch Nashville on any station any time on Netflix, any streaming service This is my favorite show EVER!!!!! PLEASE DON’T CANCEL NASHVILLE…. I WAIT WEEKLY PATIENTLY FOR THE NEXT EPISODE OF THIS SHOW!! WHY DO YOU KEEP CANCELING GREAT SHOWS????
i can’t believe they killed off Juliett barns
So tired of all the cop/.crime shows and the vampire and horror shows too. Nashville was just a great dramatic show for grown ups, with a great cast of wonderfully talented actors and singers. . . I loved all the various story lines …..and talk about the music ??? . . .that ALONE is a reason to watch. I was never really a country music fan, but changed my mind after becoming a die-hard Nashville fan for Seasons 1-4. I even have a whole slew of Nashville songs I purchased and downloaded on itunes. The final show of season 4… Read more »
I absolutely love Nashville…it is my very favorite TV show. Please, please, don’t cancel it!!
I love Nashville and would absolutely watch it on another network. It’s an awesome show and I can’t believe ABC canceled it
Yes bring back Nashville
I have watched this show since day 1 and have not missed an episode!!! I have the first 3 seasons on DVD. I will watch wherever they find a home for Nashville!! Please find a channel/ provider!! Don’t let a Great show With Great talent go away!!!
Nashville is my favorite show. I look forward to watching it ever week. Please find a way to continue the series!
Yes bring Nashville back.
And I forgot to add, I’ve never been much of a country music fan, but the story lines of the show keep me interested and I’m actually enjoying the talent.
This is one of the best shows on tv I look forward to watching every week
I am a huge fan. You are making a huge mistake .
I never liked country music but the talent and the amazing songs totally changed my mind! Please bring this wonderful show back!!!
I honestly don’t care what channel the show is on as I watch it on Hulu anyway. I would continue to watch it regardless of what network picked them up, as long as I could continue to stream it.
I love this show….so does my husband…please do not cancel
Yes yes yes!!! I will watch it anywhere. Amazing show, characters and cries. More Nashville please.