Though the networks are overflowing with reality series this summer, there are some new scripted TV shows. One is Saving Hope, a medical series that NBC has licensed from Canada. Will this one stick around or be cancelled instead?
As Saving Hope begins, a hospital’s charismatic Chief of Surgery (Michael Shanks) suffers a massive brain hemorrhage on his wedding day and ends up in a coma. This leaves the hospital in chaos and his fiance and fellow surgeon (Erica Durance) in a state of shock. It doesn’t help matters that her former boyfriend (Daniel Gillies) — also a brilliant surgeon — has arrived to work at the same facility. Others in the cast include Michelle Nolden, K. C. Collins, Kristopher Turner, Julia Taylor Ross, Ben Ayres, Huse Madhavji, Salvatore Antonio, and Glenda Braganza.
In terms of the ratings, Saving Hope debuted on June 7th with a disappointing 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.24 million total viewers. It ranked in a distant fourth place, garnering less than half of what CBS drew with a second place repeat of Person of Interest. It was truly a terrible performance.
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The following week, the demo remained the same and the viewership grew slightly, to 3.98 million. It was in fourth place in the demo once again.
Of the eight summer programs that NBC has been airing this summer, Saving Hope is dead last and is doing even worse than the network’s Rock Center with Brian Williams. On our summer ratings report card, the show has an “F” grade.
While NBC is likely paying very little money to air Saving Hope, the ratings are so poor that there seems to be no reason for the network to bring it back for a second season. The show could continue in Canada however so, if that happens, US viewers could potentially be able to see future episodes if NBC drops it.
But, what do you think? Do you like Saving Hope? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Would be decent if the quality was better.
Keep it please. So different from other doc shows. A pleasure, though sometimes sad.
I will be so disappointed if its cancelled.
Definitely an enjoyable ride! I absolutely want to see more of this show! Great premise and interesting interactions make for a fantastic show. Keep it going!!!
I really am enjoying the show. Its light fair. It’s like ER light – with a soap opera twist. Just the way I like it! Of course, if I like it – that means it will be cancelled 🙁
Horrible, horrible show. Can’t believe they wasted film on so many episodes already.
I like this show. It is a nice summer break.
obviously keep it ^-^
keep it!
Keep this please !
I like it so much (:
Definitely worth keeping!!
Tonight’s episode of Saving Hope titled “Out Of Sight” prove just how much NBC needs this show, it was simply moving . Alex broke my heart,because she knows that life is unbearable without Charlie in it. The show gets better and better wach week…Saving Hope you killed it this week, can’t wait til the next new episode.
Saving Hope is a keeper…I love this amazing show.
Definitely a keeper. I love this show.
I like the main character girl, the storyline needs more excitement more focus on the actual medical case. Has a lot of potential. How long can the guy really stay in the coma for I mean he’s got to wake up eventually right.
Im loving it so far,keep it PLEASE!!!