Tonight marks the last episode of Ringer’s first season — and likely of the TV series as well. Despite being The CW’s most anticipated new TV show of 2011-12, the series hasn’t been able to hold onto its audience.
Ringer revolves around a former exotic dancer named Bridget (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who, after being the sole witness to a professional hit, reunites with her wealthy estranged twin, Siobhan. When Siobhan disappears, Bridget assumes her identity and discovers that her sister’s complicated life rivals her own. The show also features the talents of Nestor Carbonell, Mike Colter, Ioan Gruffudd, Zoey Deutch, Tara Summers, and Kristoffer Polaha).
The series debuted to strong numbers (by CW standards anyway) with a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.84 million total viewers. That was pretty close to being on par with the smallest network’s most popular show, The Vampire Diaries.
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Unfortunately, the second episode of Ringer lost 25% in the demo and by the fourth installment, the series lost another 33%. Not good. It didn’t help that the network put the struggling series on hiatus for two months.
The ratings have fluctuated somewhat over the course of the season but have been trending downward overall. The most recent episodes of Ringer have been bringing in a 0.4 demo rating and just over a million total viewers. Even by The CW’s standards, those are very bad numbers.
While The CW gets revenue from other areas besides broadcast advertising — big deals from Netflix and Hulu, for example — the network still has to make choices about what to cancel and what to renew. If viewership of Ringer had been on the rise, it would have a chance at being renewed. As it stands now, it looks certain that tonight’s episode will be the last one.
But what do you think? Is it time for Ringer to be cancelled or should there be a second season?
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Please don’t cancel “Ringer”. It’s a great show;
I look forward to it every week. The season
finale was great. Bring back “Ringer”!
I hope this show comes back. It is the only show that keeps you guessing. Bridgett has become an interesting character. How love can change even the most messed up. It really is a positive message. I find myself wanting Julia, Andrew and Bridgette happy and a family.
I hope it isn’t cancelled! It really became something I looked forward to every week!
I think the show was a little slow to get started, which is why it lost numbers. There was a good deal of setup that needed to take place in the beginning, but when this show started to pull it out, it REALLY pulled it out. It was riveting. I am going to be heartbroken if this is how it is left. The only other show I watch on the CW is The Vampire Diaries, and if I didn’t watch that with other people I would have probably given it up by now. Based on the merits of current seasons… Read more »
Ringer is one of the best shows on tv! I think the CW just needs to give it a chance and some good advertising. I love the cast and the writing and will be seriously disappointed in the CW if they do cancel it.
I love this show. You cannot cancel it! My husband and I are huge Sara Michelle Gellar fans. I would love the CW to continue the series……… thanks!
I watch this show weekly. Keep it on air!!!! Love you SMG!
I love this show, hope it gets re-uped!
please please please renew – my favorite show – the only show i never miss!!!
It NEEEEEDS to come back for another season! This show is a cut above the rest. It may have just been placed on the wrong network, since The CW is mostly for teenagers, it didn’t attract enough of the 20- and 30- somethings. It’s sophisticated, has amazing actors, and leaves you on the edge of your seat. Plus, there are way too many unanswered questions. I have to know what happens next!
I really loved Ringer!! Please do another season I want to see what happens next!!!
Please don’t cancel Ringer!!!
DEFIANTLY renew. The season was amazing and i’ve been a fan since the first episode. The season finale was amazing and I said at the end of it that I couldn’t wait till next season.
Ringer should be renewed for Season 2. While CW shows like Vampire Diaries and Secret Circle are entertaining, it is refreshing that at least one series involves actual adults and has some intrigue ae well as depth.
I look forward to watching Ringer and think it’s a good show, now especially when it’s getting good and the sisters are now aware they are both alive, it’s a shame it has to be on Tuesday night against that horrible NCIS show, why that one is so popular I’ve no idea, it’s too campy for me. I’d much prefer shows like Ringer, Revenge and The Vampire Diaries. The CW really has some good shows this season and I find myself watching the CW more than the major networks with the same old wore out shows. Please keep Ringer. Michelle… Read more »