This evening, fans of ABC’s Revenge may be in for a surprise. The freshman drama has been replaced by an ABC special with a similar name — Revenge for Real. That’s no doubt the network’s attempt to attract regular viewers to watch a news special. So, has the real Revenge been cancelled? When will it be back?
For those who aren’t familiar with the TV series, Revenge revolves around Emily Thorne (Emily Van Camp), a young woman who comes to the Hamptons with a secret agenda; to exact vengeance on the wealthy people who ruined her family’s life and reputation. The drama also features the talents of Ashley Madekwe, Christa B. Allen, Connor Paolo, Gabriel Mann, Henry Czerny, Joshua Bowman, Madeleine Stowe, and Nick Wechsler.
Revenge debuted to a healthy 3.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.0 million total viewers. Week two saw the all-important demo fall 18% and week three dropped another 11%. Over the next several weeks, the ratings rose and fell, dropping as low as a 2.1 demo rating.
The way things were going, it looked like Revenge might be heading for the cancellation pile — like so many failed ABC dramas that had come before it — but the numbers evened off and the show’s been averaging a healthy 2.5 in the demo in 2012. While the show isn’t a big ratings hit, it certainly isn’t a flop either. Revenge’s demo average is actually stronger than that of aging shows like Castle and Private Practice.
Unfortunately, ABC has now put the series on hiatus for four weeks — a bit of a scheduling gamble that could seriously hurt viewership.
ABC News’ Revenge for Real will take over for two weeks and then repeats of a new Thursday night drama, Missing, will fill the slot for two weeks after that. Revenge isn’t slated to return until April 4th. It’s unclear if that night will feature a repeat or one of the six remaining originals.
The way things stand right now, it looks like a sure bet that Revenge will be renewed for a second season. Hopefully, enough viewers will return to watch the show after the hiatus so the ratings don’t drop and put the series’ future in jeopardy.
UPDATE: Revenge will now return on April 11th with a recap show. An original regular episode will air on April 18th and the finale will run on May 23rd.
What do you think? Will this hiatus cause the ratings to drop or do you think Revenge is assured of a season two renewal?
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This show is right up there with the Dallas series I watched for years. It would be the networks lost if it does not renew.
The best series on TV and some idiot suit puts it on the back burner. This is an excellent show, excellent cast and is a show to look forward to watching. Come on ABC, tyou are ******** up AGAUN!
Why does ABC keep stabbing itself in the foot with this show by interrupting the continuity by showing other shows? Viewers like to consistently watch a show with a continuous theme week after week. I, for one, love the show and keep checking each Wednesday to see if ABC will allow me to watch it. (LOL) If it isn’t on, I change channels. Bring it back and stop interrupting it.
OMGosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you guys seriously on something?????? Revenge is SO well written and the twists and turns really keeps a person at the edge of their seat. Emily Van Camp is playing the role of Emily Thorne with excellence!! The replacement shows you put in Revenge’s slot, I never watched, same also goes for a couple of friends of mine that watch the show as well. C’mon guys……………..put it back on so we can resume where we left off. This show is well deserved to win an Emmy…………BUT if your ratings drop when it returns (because I’m sure a lot… Read more »
This is the best show all season and it is very frustrating that the show has been off the air for the past two weeks.
If this series is dropped, there is something seriously wrong with ABC!!
I really enjoyed the show revenge I taped it every week. It took me awhile to figure out what was going on. You really have to follow close but I could not wait to see what would happen next. I recorded each week. All of a sudden it was replaced. Missing is good but nothing like Revenge. I hope it comes back.
Love, love, loveeeeeeeee Revenge. Bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Revenge is a awesome show and taking it away will just make alot of people mad at the network. Why get us all hooked on the show and then stop playing it right in the middle of the season? Bring it back and leave the fans alone
bring revenge back
I was so disappointed that Revenge has not been on for last few weeks. You left me hanging. Replacing it with other shows is not right. Please bring it back on and renew it for another season.
Me and my wife watched every Wednesday episode of Revenge. We also record so we can watch again. We both love the series. The last 2 weeks we were out for my special oocasion so we recorded Revenge the last 2 weeks but didn’t see the complete title. We we sat down last night to watch the first week it was totally different movie. We were both disappointed. So start searching maybe it was moved to another time or day. It lead me to this site. I look forward to April and hope they get renewal for another season. The… Read more »
I was disappointed when my new favorite show wasn’t on. Instead ABC had another news type show on which I DIDN”T WATCH. I get tired of shows being canceled just as people are learning about them.
It is my hope that this show will continue to be on Wednesdays at 8:00.
Thanks
Please bring back Revenge. We have not been watching the replacement shows.
PLEASE PUT THE SHOW BACK ON….THE SUBS ARE A WASTE….YOU GET US HOOKED THEN DROP US….DO YOU OR DON’T YOU WANT REEGULAR VIEWERS?
PLEASE BRING IT BACK !!!!!!!!!! I love to watch Revenge. It is ridiculous to mess up its schedule as usual.
Bring Revenge back PLEASE