There’s still hope left for fans of Pitch and The Exorcist. Recently, FOX chairman Gary Newman and entertainment president David Madden discussed the possibility of a second season for both TV series, Deadline reports.
Both shows ended their freshman seasons this past December, earning lower-than-expected ratings. Pitch, which stars Kylie Bunbury as the first female player for Major League Baseball, averaged a .83 rating in the 18-49 demo and a total of 3.032 million viewers. The Exorcist, which is based on the classic 1973 horror movie, brought in even lower ratings, with an average rating of .68 in the 18-49 demo and only 1.914 million viewers.
During this week’s Television Critics Association press tour, Newman said the network likes Pitch and is considering a second season:
We’re proud of it [Pitch].Dan [Fogelman] and his team did a great job. We’d love to have seen a bigger audience, but it had a loyal core fan base, and there was a lot of delayed viewing. The show is specific; it’s about something.
[T]he performance level enabled us to make an early decision, as we get to May, we’ll consider it. Do we have a place for it on our schedule where we can grow it?”
Discussing The Exorcist, Madden said there are talks underway for a season two but a decision hasn’t been made:
The same is true of The Exorcist. We are having conversions with producers about what we can do in second season. But like with Pitch, we can’ t make a decision yet.”
What do you think? Do you watch either FOX series? Do you want a second season for both?
I never did like the original movie very much, but the series was really well-done and deeply engrossing. Please, FOX, bring it back!
The Exorcist was excellent!! So many horror fans have no idea what they missed. In my mind, it was one of the best new shows of the season. I only wish the ratings reflected that. I can only hope FOX renews this great show to give it a chance to attract viewers. If they really want to give it a chance, FOX should air it after Empire for a month or so.
Just started watching PITCH …. watched 5 episodes in 3 days. LOVE it! Cast and Storylines are great!!
The Pitch should air during the baseball season. Whether that means making it a summer-only series–which has become a viable alternative for other networks–or airing it only in late spring, I’d love to see the show continue. It makes little sense to air it after the real baseball season’s finished; it’s kind of the same reason you don’t air FROSTY THE SNOWMAN in July.
That should have read “PITCH,” not “THE PITCH.”
Make an accurate review of The exorcist will take many pages and many bits. There is much more than what you see. It is actually really complex and has details and production values that make it a truly gem. This is a premium TV show, as it should be. This is the quality that every good show must have; this is how a horror series should be. Don’t let this go, you will regret it soon or later. Plus, there is a lot of people outside os the US that watch the series. We are millions, really. Pleas, don’t ignore… Read more »
Didn’t expect to enjoy The Exorcist, as I’m not usually a horror fan. But this show was different! The plot was genuinely well constructed, and then there was the acting, which was immensely compelling! Please Fox, don’t let the incredibly special partnership of Fathers Marcus, Tomas and Bennett fall down. You have a truly strong group of characters which are more than able to carry the show for at least one more season. These well built characters accompanied by strong plotlines are a treasure to behold. Besides that, I’m 50 and outside the 18-49 age group. Why should I be… Read more »
Exorcist was a great show. I “compel” you to renew!!!!!
If FOX looks at the global viewing figures for The Exorcist, it will see that many millions have watched. If the show were to be scheduled for a more popular time, and given better publicity, then I am confident that it’s ratings would soar. To class this show in the horror genre seriously underrates it – it is so much more! I hope that FOX recognises this show for the absolute gem that it is, and renews it for a Season 2, in line with the wishes of the show’s huge and enthusiastic fandom. The first class acting, brilliant storyline… Read more »
I love The Exorcist tv show! It’s written and acted brilliantly. I am not in the US nor do I have a Neilsen ratings box. No one I know who lives in the US has a ratings box, yet they love this show as well. Ratings are no longer an accurate representation of the popularity of a show, especially since rarely anyone watches shows live anymore. It’s a different world now. People work all kinds of odd hours. I have been a loyal, enthusiastic viewer and yet have never caught one episode live. Not one. I buy each episode as… Read more »
I think both shows should be given a chance. I’m a huge fan of THE EXORCIST in particular. A lot of people were skeptical of this show but it had one of the best debut seasons and probably the best season finales I’ve seen. The storytelling, visuals, and acting on the show are incredible. It’s not just a horror series; there’s so much more to it than that, there’s messages of hope and love. And like PITCH, it has a talented and diverse cast. I think if FOX gave it a better time slot and promotion, it would build a… Read more »
Renew The Exorcist….need to find out further challenges!
Geena Davis, Ben Daniels and the rest…..BRILLANT. They TOTALLY need to RENEW The Exorcist!!!!
Renew The Exorcist…..Never watched the other.
Renew Pitch and don’t put it on thursday. I don’t care about the other show
Anyone who thinks these shows should be renewed needs to fired IMMEDIATELY! Are you hearing me FOX?