Over the past year, TNT really cleaned house by cancelling several of their drama series. They’re supposedly now favoring “edgier” series. Does Proof, a show that focuses on death and the afterlife, fit with that new strategy? How will it do in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
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 ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
8/18 update: If you ran TNT, would you cancel or keep this series?
9/24 update: TNT has cancelled Proof after one season. Details here.
Final season averages: 0.31 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.12 million total viewers.
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What do you think? Do you like watching the Proof TV series on TNT? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Please renew this show. It is one of the best on TV. Great acting. A story line that few are willing to take on. It does it without while being extremely entertaining as well. Keep the show on the air.
Please don’t cancel !!! Best show on TV…all my friends love it too!
This show tackles a one of the great questions of life and it does it well, with a great cast of talented actors and great script writing, this show deserves to be renewed.
Any problem there might be from viewer-ship numbers stems from the lack of good PR, people just aren’t aware of it, there’s no one generating buzz for this show, why can’t the producers and Network take a leaf out of the “Scandal” ABC playbook and generate that buzz by getting people aware and involved through Social Media?
Its a very dystopian era, not like the 90’s. People want zombies and violence and end of the world.. Proof has to fight all that.
I love this show! The premise is very interesting and the acting is awesome. jennifer Beals just keeps getting better and better every time I see her in a show/movie. I really hope this show is given a season 2. Perhaps a 9:00 time slot would help in the ratings.
I love this show! I love ALL the actors (especially Callum Blue) and I would be devastated if the show was cancelled. My daughter and I tape this show on TIVO in two separate rooms in the house because we love it so much and I have to watch it while it’s taping because I can’t wait until morning to see it. Love all the story lines and think Jennifer Beals is awesome in her part. Very well written and acted show. Please don’t be like 3, 6 & 10 and cancel a show before most people even are aware… Read more »
Please renew the show! It’s a smart, thought provoking story line, and it’s exactly what tevision needs. I look forward to watching it every Tuesday. I’ve told others and have gotten them hooked as well.
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Man do I love this show and Jennifer Beals is doing an excellent job. Please keep it go8ng.
I really love this show! I hope that they plan to renew this series and give it a chance to catch on. Being a Game of Thrones watcher and a Walking Dead fanatic, this is one of the only other shows that has managed to keep me coming back again and again. I love the actor’s and the story line is beyond fascinating. Please renew! Is there some other place I should be making this recommendation/request? I will tell everyone and anyone willing to listen.
I agree with all who commented on the quality of the concept, writing & actors. I haven’t missed 1 episode since it’s premiere. The show deserved a better time slot & more promotion. Please give it a second season, address these issues & ratings will improve. I’m crossing my fingers.
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My wife and I both love this show. The concept, the performances, and the individual stories have all been compelling. We both look forward to Season 2.
This is an excellent and thought provoking show, with terrific actors and a meaningful storyline.
Please renew this series and continue with more great and challenging episodes.
Please renew Proof!!!!!
PROOF, don’t go “Poof!” Please renew!!! I will watch each one!! There IS INTEREST in Near Death Experiences and the afterlife! Stay on the bandwagon! Tomorrow — I mean Today! there’s a 6 part series starting on NDEs on the Destination America channel. Absolutely pro!! Sunday, (tonight) at 10:00 Eastern. But please, producers and writers, do your homework. Read lots of NDEs and books—studies of NDEs from the last forty years. Near Death Experiences and the Spirit world follow certain “rules.” It’s not an opportunity for “Twilight Zone” types of episodes. Don’t have a complete stranger show up in someone’s… Read more »
Let’s just state our opinion(s) about the show, characters & “future”. IMHO, that is what this forum was intended for. Jennifer Beals continues to impress with her acting abilities . The show should remain ( as I certainly hope it does ). It is both well written & well acted.
At this juncture, 2 episodes from the end ( of season, hopefully ) it has continued to entertain & stimulate.