Tonight marks the season finale of the Proof TV show on TNT. Will this series that’s focused on death manage to stay alive and see a second season? Should this drama be cancelled instead?
On Proof, Doctor Carolyn “Cat” Tyler (Jennifer Beals) recently lost her son, saw her marriage end, and become estranged to her teenage daughter. Cat is persuaded by cancer-stricken billionaire Ivan Turing (Matthew Modine) to search for evidence that death is not the end and this takes her on a deeply personal and emotional journey. The rest of the cast includes David Sutcliffe, Joe Morton, Edi Gathegi, Caroline Rose Kaplan, Callum Blue, and Annie Thurman.
The series debuted on June 16th with a 0.37 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.66 million viewers. It was a pretty mediocre start for a TNT series. The ratings dwindled downward over the course of the season though they saw a nice bump upward last week.
The season is currently averaging a 0.31 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.12 million viewers. It’s one of TNT’s lowest-rated scripted series in the demo and is in the middle of the pack in viewership.
With ratings like these, the cable channel could go either way. It could easily be canceled or renewed. If the finale does particularly well, those ratings coupled with last week’s numbers might be enough to tip the scale towards a renewal. For now, we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Proof TV show on TNT? If you ran the cable channel, would you cancel or renew it for a second season?
I am baffled. The point of the show was to show “Proof”. The finale showed it. Where can it go from there?? I loved the show too.
Renew Proof, it is terrific.
Great show like it alot. Please keep it!
Just finished watching all episodes! Found it fascinating …pleeeessse keep it going!!!!
Hopefully the network realizes this is the sort of show that will gain more viewership over time as the word gets about it spreads — there are lots of audience segments that just haven’t bumped into it yet.
The ratings following the pilot held steady and did not decline at season’s end — the following it has is not waning.
Dear TNT, you should stick with this, and by the start of Season 3 you could have the next “Medium”.
For crying out loud. Every single time I love a TV show it gets cancelled. Proof is so good, with great plots and great acting. There has to be something on the air for the rest of us. Bring this one back!!
My family and I can hardly wait for the next episode. This is a well acted, excellently produced and directed show. One of it’s kind for now. Very much on spot with the growing perspective of life after our current life. Absolutely fascinating series. Renew!
I love this show. I hope it comes back. The cast is great. Please renew. I’ll be waiting to watch the next season.
This is a great show. As a member of IANDS, the International Association of Near Death Experiencers, It is especially validating to have a show where MD’s are investigating NDE’s with a degree of serious statistical validity. Please do not cancel this show!
My husband and I love Proof! We will be so upset if it is cancelled. Please renew this series for next season!!!
This is the first show in a long time that both myself and my husband have enjoyed together! Please don’t cancel it without giving it a second season! Please renew!
My daughter & I love Proof. We’re hoping it comes back for season 2. We waited each week to watch each episode together. Please bring it back!
Great show. The topic of life after death is amazing. Many unknowns.
Please renew Proof I think it was great and enjoyed watching it. It had a lot going on and I think can continue to be even better.
I am truly fascinated with the series. Watching the series right now on amazon.com
Can’t wait for the Season 2.