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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I Can’t believe they cancelled this show.
Sooo sad theres no season two. Just bought the first season to watch again and was disappointed all over again when it ended!
Off The Map was an excellent show. I cannot believe they cancelled it because everyone I talked to watched it. They should have given it one more season at least. I am really sad it will not be returning. How can we get them to bring it back? A Face Book movement maybe?
I loved this show! Especially the head doctor, he was so sexy 🙂 I think it got lower ratings because it ran against American Idol. Which I didn’t watch but know most of America watches. Anything run against a huge program that has been on for years isn’t going to fair well. I’m sad to see this show end, I really enjoyed it.
loved the show, especially return of Zach Gilford. i was so glad to see him return to TV after watching him on Friday night lights. I especially loved the last episode and the message it sent!
I can’t believe you cancelled this show!!!! Why not give it another chance. It was something different and really enjoyed it.
Sooo dissapointed the show was cancelled. I looked forward every Wednesday to watch this show in which my boyfriend and I got to love so much. It’s sad there wouldn’t be another season of “OFF THE MAP” it was truely a great show and I can’t imagine why it got so little ratings :/
I am very upset this show was pulled off!! I loved off the map! Every episode interesting and kept you intrigued. Very sad it will no longer be on!
really really liked this show sooo not happy its canceled. 🙁
I was so looking forward to another season. I am very disappointed:(
This really sucks! I enjoyed watching this with my wife and we are both very disappointed that is is no longer on. We were very much so looking forward to a new season.
SOOOOOO DISSAPOINTED!!!!
I honestly hate that this show got cancelled. I was really looking forward to a next season! Very disappointed!
Off the map was one of my best shows…. really sad that it’s not coming back…
Please, bring it back. It’s fantastic medical drama. The best I ever seen.