The second season of the Salem TV show on WGN America saw a big drop in the ratings but it still came back for a third season. Will the numbers continue to fall or, will they rise? Will Salem be renewed for a fourth season or, will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.
Set in the 17th century, Salem revolves around the Salem witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. A powerful witch named Mary Sibley (Janet Montgomery) controls the trials by fueling Puritan hysteria as she works to begin the Grand Rite. Her plans are complicated when her long lost love — John Alden (Shane West) — returns to Salem. The cast also includes Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant, Elise Eberle, Iddo Goldberg, Joe Doyle, Oliver Bell, and Samuel Roukin.
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.
12/13 update: WGN America has cancelled Salem after three seasons. Details here.
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For comparisons: The second season of Salem on WGN America averaged a 0.13 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 351,000 viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Salem TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on WGN America?
Please renew ! : )
If the show was on another network is would definitely work, I found thwould show on Netflix and was instantly smitten.
Whaaattt, nooooo, I’m so attached to this show, it is extremely awesome, and the twists and turns they make are excellent, I’m always surprised by what happens next, there is never a dull moment. Dammit, this show cannot be cancelled!!!!!
Love Salem, and hope to see a season 4. This cast is amazing together, and the show is very interesting. I have always been obsessed with witches and the Salem trials. Please keep this show going
LOVE SALEM!! Hope it renews
Great show!! I hope another network picks it up!!
Season 4 Please We Need It
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL SALEM IT IS THE 1ST SHOW IVE ACTUALLY LIKED & WATCHED EVERY EPISODE & SEASONS SINCE IT STARTED
This show would be a hit if it were on a network people were familiar with. When viewers discover it on Netflix, they love it.
I can’t believe Salem is getting cancelled!! Me and my wife loves to watch Salem. What can we do to keep this show on?
We need seasons 4. Please!
I absolutely love the show!! I think it should stay!
Keep Salem on the air!! It’s such a captivating show.
Awesome show, I personally think it’s better than The Walking Dead with a more realized story (freakier to). I so hope they are able to complete their vision for it.
Salem is one of the best series on TV. It is well written, thrilling, and exciting. Please renew this series.