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 The freshman drama has been replaced by an ABC special with a similar name — Revenge for Real.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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It’s the one show I really look forward to and make time to stop and watch, including commercials. Revenge for Real is just another cookie cutter 20/20, (insert name here) news mag show, I tried watching it last night… fell asleep. I can just watch the news for that. ABC, you lost me. I’m hoping you reconsider…
I always looked forward to this show. It was a great show. The Emily character is great. We won’t be watching the other revenge show on last night. It sucked. If they don’t put it back on I will not watch any other.
I fell in love with this show from the very first episode!!! every wed, my friends would watch and we would all talk about it the next day at the post office. Please don’t cancel this show give it another chance PLEASE!!!!!!!!! The show is very well written and keeps you on the edge of you seat every week, there is no other show like that since Dallas and knotslanding, even Desperate House wives was or I should say still is a Great Show, but it had a nice run, Please bring back Revenge!!!! GIVE IT ANOTHER CHANCE!!!!!!
I am so upset!!! I loved “Revenge”and looked forward to every Wednesday night. I was definitely addicted. I would watch another network until 9pm and then immediately change the channel to watch Revenge. The best series since Dallas, Dynasty etc. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved Emily!!!!! Despised Victoria!!! I would definitely watch this show again. if it returns. I can’t believe they cancelled it and left those stupid shows that came on prior to “Revenge”. And then put” Revenge for Real” on. Boring!!! Boring!!!
My husband and I love Revenge, but we are disappointed when they interupt the series
with a repeat or another show, such as, Revenge for Real.
Oh pleeeaaaseee!!!! DO NOT CANCEL Revenge show!!! I can’t believe we all have to wait until April 4th!! That’s the worst ABC can do to lose viewers, what a dumb move they made…Revenge for Real has old cases, I’m not interested cuz I wanna watch the rest of Revenge with the real Amanda Clarke….COME ON A B C ….where’s your brains at…seems it’s lost somewhere… and get that REVENGE back on….sooner than April 4th!! Many of us works….you’d do well if Revenge is on the 9pm slot….but anyway, BRING REVENGE BACK ASAP!! (Forget Revenge for Real)!!!!!
Can’t wait to see what happens next.. I am loyal!
I looked forward to every Wednesday night so I could watch Revenge. It should have NOT
gone on hiatus it should have finished the season out. BOO HOO I did not care for the Revenge For Real show & will not watch anymore of them.
Looking forward to April 4 to come so we can finish the show. LOVE IT
What is wrong with ABC? It gets a good show and then starts ******** it up with re-runs and then taking it off for 4 weeks? I was so mad I threw something at the TV, luckily it didn’t break anything so I can still watch it. If I could find ABC, they would get a snowball up their stupid nose. Take some of that other garbage off and leave the good shows alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stupid is as stupid does.
Love this show!!! The first show I’ve gotten excited about in a while besides Once Upon a Time. These constant breaks are soooooo frustrating. Can’t wait for revenge to come back!!
First, they cancell “One life to live”, then replace it with another dumb live show , (which nobody in this house watches), now they try to compete with Dateline and 48Hour Mystery shocker crimes. Get real. Bring back the only good show on TV. REVENGE1
Revenge is the best night drama TV show, but ABC keeps ******** around with it. I’ve told co-workers to watch the show, but when they get around to it – the show is off that week and now it’s off for a month? ? ? A great cast with great writing – please keep it on.
Good show. ABC are a bunch of idiots Let people view the show with regularity
I woo watch it when it returns because I like it
Not because I like ABC
the show is great, a real drama filled show with tons of twists and turns!! its on so late the shows on before it are annoying and draining and very stupid. get rid of those!!!. 8 or 7 would be great !!!!! dont stop it!!! its a great show!!!!!!!!!!!
Best show yet, Hope it continues for a long time!!!