ABC recently unveiled a new medical drama, Off the Map, which was created by Jenna Bans and is co-executive produced by Bans, Betsy Beers, and Shondra Rimes. All three ladies have been closely involved with Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Will Off the Map be as successful as these other medical dramas or be cancelled after one season?
Off the Map follows six doctors who move to a tiny town in the South American jungle to help the residents and man an understaffed and under-stocked medical clinic. The cast includes Caroline Dhavernas, Jason George, Jonathan Castellanos, Mamie Gummer, Martin Henderson, Rachelle Lefevre, Valerie Cruz, and Zach Gilford.
This new TV show debuted on January 12th to a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic (the number that really matters) and 7.57 million total viewers. That was the night of the President’s speech in Tucson which caused some disjointed viewing in some areas. ABC decided to rerun the series premiere on the following night to give it more exposure, displacing Private Practice.
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Despite that extra coverage, Off the Map dropped by nearly 9% in the key demo in week two. That’s not bad percentage-wise but the debut number was pretty low to begin with. The series attracted a 2.1 rating in the demo and 5.79 million viewers. Last night’s episode dropped 14% to a 1.8 rating and 5.06 million viewers.
After just three weeks, Off the Map is near the bottom of ABC’s demo rankings of scripted series, tying struggling No Ordinary Family. That’s not good at all and since Off the Map’s ratings haven’t stabilized yet, they may keep falling.
In the past, the alphabet network has renewed one or two struggling freshman series for a second season. Unless the ratings start going up, that looks like Off the Map’s only hope for survival. There are 13 episodes in season one and, for now, the finale is scheduled for April 6th. Time will tell if that ends up being the season or series finale.
But, what do you think? Do you like Off the Map? Should it continue or would you just cancel it now?
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I absolutely love “Off the “Map” and hope it will continue!
This is a great show! Every week I learn something new that may help me someday in the back country. Pass learning something new, I laugh, cry and enjoy the show. It’s nice to get way from all the reality show. Please keep it.
I love this show. PLEASE don’t cancel.
I love this show everytime they put a good one on they cancel it. I thinks it stinks when they do that we don’t really have any say.
This is one of my favorite shows and I look forward to watching every Wednesday! Please give the show a shot next season!
I LOVE this show. Please keep it going!!
Please kepp the show…Very exciting and very lovable cast. Please keep keep keep keep the show.
It’s a really good show! Please, don’t cancel it 🙁 Or if you think to cancel it don’t do it like that. The season finale was so mysterious! Fans can’t wait to see what is going to happen in the next season! Just keep it, please 🙁
Please don’t cancel this show! I never get hooked on new shows like this, and this one had me hooked after the first episode!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL OFF THE MAP. FOR ONCE A SHOW THAT KEEPS YOU INTRIGUED. I NEED TO KNOW IF MATEO LIVES AND IF RYAN GETS HER HEART. THERE IS SO MANY MORE STORY LINES THAT COULD BE WRITTEN. SO DO US ALL A FAVOR AND PLEASE KEEP A SHOW ON THAT IS WORTH WATCHING.
Amazing!!!!can’t wait to see a season 2.do not cancel
Please don’t cancel off the map it’s so fun to watch I really like it pleaseee
PLEASE DON’t CANCEL I LOVE THIS SHOW IT’S FUN AND EXCITING! Please
Great show, came on at a tough time of year. I think it will do well if given time for more people to discover it. Keep it!
Love this show!!!!!!!