ABC had high hopes for Off the Map, their new medical drama from veteran producers of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Unfortunately things didn’t go as planned and ABC has now cancelled Off the Map after one season on the air.
Off the Map follows the lives of six doctors who have “lost their way” and have traveled to a remote South American jungle to try to rediscover why they wanted to become physicians.
The TV series’ cast includes Caroline Dhavernas, Jason George, Jonathan Castellanos, Mamie Gummer, Martin Henderson, Rachelle Lefevre, Valerie Cruz, and Zach Gilford.
The TV series premiered to a disappointing 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.57 million viewers. The show won its timeslot but was disrupted in some parts of the country by coverage of the Tucson Memorial. As a result, ABC reran the premiere Off the Map the following night.
For whatever reason, subsequent episodes of Off the Map essentially drew fewer and fewer viewers each week. The final episode of the season hit a series low and attracted a very poor 1.3 rating in the demo with only 3.80 million viewers.
Despite having some very passionate fans, Off the Map ended up being one of the lowest dramas on ABC. It’s no surprise then that the network has now decided against ordering a second season, cancelling the show. All 13 episodes have aired and we likely won’t find out what became of the young doctors left in the jungle.
What do you think? Are you sorry there won’t be a second season of Off the Map? Why do you think Off the Map didn’t catch on? Is it better than the other medical dramas?
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Very disappointed. Loved this show. Tired of Grey’s and Private Practice. This was an out of the box medical show and we really need it. Bring it back.
Really loved this show and think it deserves more than one season. It was a refreshing medical show, instead of the standard city hospital show. Interesting characters, and got to see a lot of different diseases and circumstances that could cause injuries or death, besides the norm. Think that networks don’t give new shows enough of a chance anymore. 🙁
Sure am going to miss off the map , I thought it was one of the best medical shows that have been on in a long time and really liked the characters and am really bummed we won’t find out what happens to these really great characters! Sure hope it gets another chance and kind of getting tired of abc shows not given more of a chance and maybe try something else on a different network so won’t get repeatedly disappointed!
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I want Off the Map to have a second season!!! Who do we have to write/talk to/beg to have it be given another chance. While I wasn’t able to watch it every week with my busy schedule i did watch it on abc.com to catch up!! It was such an easy show to get hooked on, loved the characters, I must know what happens to them!
I loved it, loved the characters, the plot. I dont understand why it didnt take off. Please reconsider
i think its crazy to cancel a show with only one season… Everyone i talked about the show loved it… To leave everyone up in the air with whats gonna happen…. Bring off the map back……….
so very sorry to hear Off The Map has been canceled. sure don’t understand why!!! It was a terrific show! We enjoyed the series ,please bring it back. Off the Map was one of the best shows on T.V. There isn’t all that very much on that you can call a good drama series, it was one of the very few!What is the matter with those people! All their taste is in there mouth!There are people out here that like a good drama and like something other than all those silly,stupid reality shows.Think people,Think! this was a good watch,one of… Read more »
Off the map is an extraordinary tv series, with a superb cast, exquisite photography, realistic plots & subplots….. Refreshing change from most of what’s available. I can’t imagine why it wasn’t given a chance at a second season. Bad call, ABC….
That sucks! I was really into the show!! Had a fantastic story line!
I watched Off The Map every week. I even got my daughter to watch it!
I dont under stand why it would be canceled.I CANT BELEAVE THERES NO SECOND SEASON!!!
I can’t believe you would cancel this show. It is the best doctor show on TV. The stories were so refreshing. The acting was great. I think you need to rethink this decision and give it another chance.
I’m so disappointed that this great show has been cancelled. It was a great concept and edge-of-the-seat kind of plots. Make a season two please.
OMG THIS SUCKS SO BAD!!!!!! 🙁 OFF THE MAP WAS REALLY GREAT! IM SO SAD NOW. IM RE-WATCHING THE FIRST SEASON AGAIN….I MISS IT :'(
BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear there will not be a second season. We loved it!!!! We watched religiously every week and we are about sick of getting into new shows just to have them cancelled. Not everyone watches reality tv 7 days week 24/7. Bring back OFF THE MAP!!!!
we truly enjoyed the characters, the location of the show was exotic and invigorating, the stories portrayed all walks of life and brought today’s issues to light. we would love to see this show continued! we are in our late 50’s