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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Off the Map is a great show with great potential. I am always excited to see the next episode. Please don’t cancel it!!
i love off the map!! i sincerely hope it returns for another season!
This is an awesome series and it deserves another season. Please give it another try and I think you might be surprised at the increase in ratings. I think viewers are afraid to get attached to a new series in the first season because of the high cancellation rate for new shows. I am one of these timid viewers, but OFF THE MAP caught my attention and I have been captivated every sense.
Please don’t cancel the show, it is fantastic!
I love Off the Map! It’s may favorite show ever! It keeps me interested and I can’t wait to see what happens next! I sit down every Wednesday to watch and I’m always so excited to see what awesome things are going to happen. I love that it’s not in a real hospital too! Being in the jungle makes it so much more entertaining!
I absolutely love this show! Please do not cancel it. I don’t think this show is a bad one, there are just so many series now that it’s really hard to choose which ones to watch. Thank god for DVR’s!
Every time I start to loike a show, it’s cancelled…and then something stupid is replaced..Please keep OFF THE MAP…ON !!!!!
Please don’t cancel the show. It’s a very exciting show, never now what’s going to happen next. Great characters. Watched every single episode. Beautiful scenery! Keep up the good work.
Off the map is one of my favourite shows and i really hope it continues!!
I am going to be SOOO upset if this doesn’t come back for a second season. I love this show so much, it’s one of the best ones I’ve seen ABC put out in a LOOONG time.
please listen up now and hear my rap… we’d love another season of off the map… listen up now it may sound silly… but we all love Tommy, Mina & Lilly. There’s the handsome Dr. Ben whose oh so fine…stopping in the Cantina for a jug of wine. Ryan needs a heart its oh so sad..while Otis rots his teeth with his candy fad. Awesome waterfalls, we’d be oh so blue… if we did not get a season number 2. Please hear our plea… for season 2&3…. if you want to keep your viewers at ABC. Thanks
Haha! I loved it and totally agree!
I like the show “Off The Map”. I hope the series continues.
Please keep off the map it is so funny and you always expect new things! it is a very entertainong show
I LOVE the series, it’s different ans it’s amazing. please keep showing Off the map.
I do hope the serie will continue. I really love it….GREAT SHOW…..Don’t kill it please……