TNT has decided not to renew their Proof TV show for a second season. The life-after-death drama has been cancelled after one short season of 10 episodes.
On Proof, Doctor Carolyn “Cat” Tyler (Jennifer Beals) lost her son, saw her marriage end, and became estranged to her teenage daughter. Looking for purpose, 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.
Debuting in June, Proof got off to a slow start with a 0.37 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.66 million viewers. The numbers didn’t get better as the weeks progressed and were often worse. The season ended up averaging a 0.31 in the demo with 2.12 million viewers. It was one of the lowest-rated scripted shows on the cable channel.
What do you think? Did you like the Proof TV show? Do you think that it should have been cancelled? Would you have watched a second season?
I love this show, and agree that it was not marketed well by TNT. I just happened upon the show one night by happy chance over the summer and was able to catch up on previous episodes via OnDemand. The storyline and the superb acting by all the actors, especially Jennifer Beals, just sucked me in from the very first. I am bummed that they have decided to cancel. It’s sad that shows like Real Housewives and the Kardashians continue to thrive while beautifully written shows like Proof are axed after just 10 episodes. I guess that says something about… Read more »
This program was totally mesmerizing. I would watch and get totally lost in the characters and plot. Would not want it to end. The show was never properly advertised therefore many people never even knew it was on. This is why I hate to get involved watching programs with a continuing story line. You get sucked in and then the network pulls the rug from under you. Happens all the time. Proof was a real great program…….will really miss it.
TNT REPS HAVE TO BE CRAZY TO CANCEL THIS SHOW. IT WAS GREAT – I LOVED IT. COME ON – GIVE THE SHOW A CHANCE. IT IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING ELSE. I HAVE HAD A LITTLE OUT OF BODY EXP AND DO RELATE TO THE SHOW. GIVE IT A 2ND SEASON. LOOK AT THE REVIEWS INSTEAD OF THE NIELSON RATINGS.
I really liked this show! My friends and I would watch and text as soon as it was over. They really should have given it another season so everyone could have found it!! Disappointed in TNT!!!!
Wow. I’m really shocked & disappointed that this show has been canceled. I just happened to catch an advertisement for this show before it began & set my DVR to record it. Seems like the date/time conflicted with another show I was already invested in, even so- I recorded & watched this show with great anticipation every week! It seems to me that networks put a lot of money into new shows & give up on them if they don’t steal all the ratings from other shows right away- they give up. Really stupid move to make. Since no one… Read more »
Good comment, I wish they would finally turn this around and put it back on. How many comments do they need to be convinced? I would be so happy if they changed their minds. One could only hope they would.
This show should continue… it keeps you on your toes and makes you wonder if there is life after death. My daughter and I are very sadden by the cancelation.
I was very Much looking forward to the next season of Proof. It was one of the few tv shows I was hanging onto cable for. Such a shame to lose a unique, thought-provoking, well-written drama to more crap tv.
Chris,
That’s exactly why this series has to represented to the people of Earth.
I would have watched a second season. I had open heart surgery last March and some scenes in the show I experienced.
Hope you are fully recovered from your surgery. Did you experience seeing yourself in the OR table? Take care
I’m so disappointed Proof won’t be returning. I was excited to see more in season 2. What a great concept for a show and what a great show. I think you made a mistake and I hope another network picks it up.
I just found out this was cancelled. IMO, it was the best show of the year last year and I was looking forward to the new season. Bring it back!
cancelled? that’s so disappointing. I was just told about this show from a friend of mine who loves it. Now I love it and it’s over! Figures. Hey Netflix… are you looking for a new show?????
AWWWW heck. I just learned that Proof isn’t being picked up for a 2nd season. I’m so, so disappointed. Bring it back, TNT!!
I’ve been waiting for the return of Proof, and just heard it was cancelled. I’m so disappointed!
Proof was a great blend of science fiction and fantasy, and I excitedly looked forward to each new episode.
I’m in my 60’s and think the show subject matter may have appealed to older people.
Hope you reconsider and bring it back.
I love this show!!!! I was so looking forward to Season 2!
I wish TNT would reconsider.