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Was tonight’s episode the end for the Salvation TV show? Viewers of the CBS summer drama series were likely shocked by tonight’s finale and it seems unlikely that the cliffhanger will ever be resolved. Do you think the network should renew Salvation for a third season, despite some very low ratings?
A CBS suspense drama, Salvation, stars Santiago Cabrera, Jennifer Finnigan, Charlie Rowe, Jacqueline Byers, Melia Kreiling, Ashley Thomas, and Ian Anthony Dale. The thriller follows MIT graduate student Liam Cole (Rowe) and tech genius Darius Tanz (Cabrera), who discover that in six months, a huge asteroid will crash into the Earth. In season two, the truth is out. Now that it is no longer a secret, the impending threat elicits both the best and worst from humanity.
The TV series debuted in July 2017 and drew pretty mediocre ratings right from the start with a 0.70 rating in the 18-489 demographic and 4.90 million viewers. The numbers didn’t get any better as the season progressed and ended up averaging a 0.52 in the demo with 3.53 million. Despite the lackluster ratings, Salvation scored a second season renewal.
In season two, the ratings have been even lower. The 12 episodes that have aired thus far have averaged a 0.33 demo rating with 2.67 million viewers. Compared to the first season’s numbers, that’s down by 38% and 24%, respectively.
It’s unclear if CBS Television Studios has a special streaming deal that would help reduce some of the production costs for this series (ala Zoo) but it seems clear that the regular commercial ratings aren’t strong enough to land Salvation a third season.
But, what do you think? Do you think that Salvation should be cancelled or, renewed for a third season — despite the low ratings? Would you watch season three?
A summer series is not a fair representation of viewership. They could certainly do another season – and I hope they do!
I love this show, one of the best on TV this year. I really really really hope there is another season. I don’t understand why it should get such low ratings because it is a 10 out of 10 for me. I hate it when my favorite shows get cancelled. One of the absolute best SciFi shows on TV. Excellent cast and you really get to care about them. They are trying to save the world and it is exciting and adventurous the whole way. If you haven’t watch it, really give it a chance, you will love it.
Yes! Love this show and great finale
There are some shows that have a defined limit and we are close to this for Salvation.
We have reached the climax and to drag it on for another season would weaken what so far has been very good.
Like Timeless, they should make a double episode mini movie to wrap it up and go out on a high.
I absolutely love Salvation! I wish it was year round instead of just in the summer~ sometimes viewership is small in summer because of vacations and reruns! It is great!!!!
yes, I would Salvation 3. I think it is agood summer show.
One of my favorite shows that was cancelled was Quantico. Salvation is also my favorite show. Please don’t cancel it. So far every show I like gets cancelled. I love shows that make you think outside the box and the cast is exceptional.
Makes you wonder why you bother supporting these production companies – & get invested in their shows – in the first place doesn’t it!
You have to renew it for season 3. This is the best TV show ever. Its up there with the likes of 24. Like 24 give it 9 seasons.
I would like to see it return. It is an interesting show. At least bring it to a sensible conclusion before cutting it off. I hate it when viewers are just left hanging.
I’m so tired of sci-fi series ending prematurely on a cliffhanger. Please renew Salvation for another season or at least a 2 hour finale. The characters are the main draw, but it’s nice to see Science getting a top billing as well. Bring it back!
Please renew Salvation. I love this show and have watched every episode for both seasons, please let us have at least one more season!
Best show ever please renew please the show gives me lots of joy and i haven’t mised an episode let there be many more season please
Please for my sanity please renew or at least give it a closer episode or movie. It’s a great show and my only guilty summer pleasure.
Yes, I do. The series is just getting truly interesting. What is going to happen to earth with the unknown object from space?. What about those launched on the ark, will they return and try to assume power? How will Resist react to an unknown force above. Good script writing (and it really needs some) could save this series.
Absolutely, they need to renew it for one more season- for the fans!!!! It’s a fun, plot-twisty adventure every episode, with a top notch cast who gels together just beautifully!!! I have greatly looked forward to every single episode and been entertained with every one of them!