Airing on USA Network, Satisfaction has certainly attracted a lot of distinct opinions. Some love the series and want a second season while others liken it to pornography and feel it should be cancelled as soon as possible. Most importantly to USA though is, how’s it been doing in the ratings?
On Satisfaction, a successful married man (Matt Passmore) has his world turned upside down when he discovers that his wife (Stephanie Szostak) of 18 years has hired a professional lover (Blair Redford). Through a series of events, he ends up deciding to try the escort business for himself. Others in the cast include Michelle DeShon and Katherine LaNasa.
The show debuted on July 17th to 1.7 million viewers and a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Compared to other shows on USA, this was not a great start.
The ratings dropped in later weeks but have also rebounded a bit as well. To date, the season is averaging 1.4 million viewers with a 0.4 demo rating.
Satisfaction is one of the lowest-rated shows on USA right now — and the cable channel is having a lot of problems in the ratings department. All of their older shows are way down year-to-year.
While that fact might improve Satisfaction’s chance of survival, I suspect the execs will cancel the series and put their time and energy into launching another new show.
But, what do you think? Do you like Satisfaction on USA? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
10/2 update: USA has renewed Satisfaction for a second season.
Love it! This is a great show!
This is the best written, best acted series to come along in a very long time. Everything is excellent about it. It has it all and most people can relate to at least some of the predicaments that have taken place the first season. The events in the story lines are never predictable, which is what makes this series intriguing. It would be a shame to cancel this series just after one season. People need to find out that this a show worth watching. Hang in there with the series. It has great potential.
Love the show please renew for next season
Loved it, renew it please.
I absolutely love everything about this show and can not get enough! I will be extremely disappointed in USA if they do not renew andmay not watch the channel at all anymore.
I really enjoyed the show. Renew it. Always enough twists to keep it interesting. It’s really nice to see something that doesn’t pander to 20 yo’s or another cop or reality show
I ‘ve watched every episode and have been waiting for it to pick up. After each episode I am disappointed. I like the premise but wished it move quicker.
I love Satisfaction. Please keep it!!
Keep the show!! It is one of the few shows that actually encourages your mind to think. What other show poses the thought of what true happiness is? It is a nice break from the society definition of having “Satisfaction” from owning a family with a big house, fancy cars and a pay check. It’s a true work of art! I would be immensely upset to be left with such a cliff hanger… T.T
I absolutely love this show please give it a second a season. My husband and I look forward to every Thursday. I love the story, characters, and actors. You cant stop with that season finale so open ended!!!
I love this show! I loved Matt Passmore in The Glades and was so disappointed with the ending. I was happy to hear he would star in a new show but was a little unsure about the plot. I have to say, I was hooked after the first episode. I think it’s very tasteful well written. If those who say it’s pornographic give it a chance and judge it contextually, I think they might change their minds.
Bring it back!!
I like the show and hope that it gets renewed. I wonder what will happen to the Satisfaction software and think this part of the story like is worth exploring. The actors are great but the writing needs to be more daring in exploring desire in a long term relationship. I would like the writers to read “Mating in Captivity” they might find this an interesting area to explore.
LOVE IT!!!! Just found out it existed last week. Watched all episodes on demand (except the season finale). Great acting. Great drama. I love Neil’s character (narration). A very complex person. Relatable. Don’t cancel. Finally something with some depth to it (relatable depth). There is so much junk on. Keep the show. Looking forward to season 2.
This is a great show. Renew it. I can’t get my husband to watch much TV but he wants to watch this show. It’s worth just to see Matt every week.