This fantasy adventure series is based on the young adult fantasy book series by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments. The books have been popular for years. Will the Shadowhunters TV show on Freeform have the same kind of longevity? How will it perform in the ratings? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
On the Shadowhunters TV show, young Clary Fray (Katherine McNamara) celebrates her 18th birthday at a New York City nightclub and sees a group of teenagers with supernatural abilities attacking a demon. She realizes that she is the only person who can see them and later learns that she’s one of a long line of demon hunters. When her mother is kidnapped, she must join other hunters to try to save her, all while learning about her new supernatural abilities. The rest of the cast includes Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa, and Harry Shum, Jr.
Below are the show’s TV ratings, typically the best way to tell if the series will be cancelled or renewed. These figures will be updated as the weeks progress.
3/14 update: Freeform has renewed Shadowhunters for a second season. Details here.
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Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.
What do you think? Do you like the Shadowhunters TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I like the show a lot, but I wish there was a different actress playing Clary. The one playing Clary is awkward and whiny. I do like the other actors, and I think they are spot on. But please change Clary!! I liked the actress on other television shows, this is NOT her genre. Stick to Disney Channel Katherine.
Keep the shadow hunters for another serious the film didn’t get a second chance please give the series a second chance 🙁
Loved the books, loved he movie also even though it didn’t do well hate the tv series there ******* this show up I know you have to make the show a little more entertaining but come on there changing to much and I’m sorry but the actress that plays clary is horrible and she whines way to much.
https://www.change.org/p/mcg-ed-decter-shadowhunterstv-freeform-close-the-show-which-mocks-the-original
Sorry not intrested in your petition to close the show! I want this show to have more seasons! I really feel sorry for those who call themselves true fan and did not enjoy the show! It’s not a perfect adaptation, not the best(yet) but its really very promising! So sad if the will based the renewal of the show in the rating of one country only, it would be very disappointing if our views(outside US) will not be counted or considered! We’ve been patronizing this show since it first aired and will continue to support this show no matter what!… Read more »
This is so stupid. If you don’t like the show then DON’T watch it. It’s easy. Why must you ruin it for those who are enjoying it and tuning in each week. What a disgusting effort.
this only includes the TV ratings and not the people who have watched it on netflix or hulu outside the US. to anyone worrying over the ratings, keep that in mind.
You’re right Adam it doesn’t. Nielsen’s ratings, the main currency for TV networks and advertisers are typically what they look at. You can’t get a true number until like a month after the first airing. When Gotham first aired it had 8 million viewers but after a month, it was more like 14 million counting streaming services. Unfortunately most executives and advertisers go off of those initial numbers. Worked out for Gotham though.
I know that I’ve been called a troll on this site but I don’t care. It’s because people can’t handle criticism and they know deep down I’m right. I’ve read all the books and loved them. I watch every episode hoping it gets better. It never does. How Clare could allow any of this to happen is beyond me. The show is so corporate and formulaic. Shadowhunters is the type of show in which every fist-bump and meme-referencing bit of dialogue feel market-researched. I almost expect them all to be holding Pepsi’s while they fight. Also, you can so see… Read more »
So bad!!!! Why on earth would ABC Family/Freeform green light a story that the entire world had already rejected? And I thought the movie of this dreck was unwatchable. I now miss the subtly and character development of The Power Rangers. I wonder if the writers and talent actually tell their parents and friends they work on this show or is it like doing skinemax, where you keep the secret and the paycheck.
CANCEL
Dan I agree but I have to say that I really don’t think their acting is good enough for skinemax. Furthermore, I think it’s an insult to skinemax.
I love this series. I look forward to each episode. I also watch all of the other episodes while I am waiting for the next episode. Please please do not cancel this series. It gets better with each episode. LOVE IT
I love the Shadowhunters series. Everyday I keep going thru the old episodes that I have recorded and I always find myself praying it is Tuesday. In reality no book that has been adapted to a movie or series is always the same. I loved it so much I purchased the book series and have read the 1st book 2 times and am on the 2nd right now. So Yes please allow them to move to series 2 I am addicted to show.
I am huge fan of the books. However, I loved the movie unlike most and unlike most I enjoy this show. While it may not be the most accurate portrayal of these beloved books it does something very well, it brings the characters to life. The mortal instrument book series is more than just a story, the reason the story is so great is that there are characters we fall in love with and the message behind the adventure they go on. I personally believe that they got the personality of these characters down perfects from Simon’s quick wit to… Read more »
This show is something I look forward to watching every Tuesday and just because there are some people who do not care for the show, that does not mean it deserves to be canceled. I mean if we talk about how a first season should not define the quality of the show can I point out that I did not particularly like the first season of glee but the show got extremely better in the following seasons. Shadowhunters should be renewed so it can get a second chance.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-shadowhunters-review-20160112-column.html This say’s it all.
You should stop trollin.
Let them hate as long as they keep watching the show and boosting ratings who cares. Its not up to them. The obviously dont hate it that much cause they still commenting, watching and searching for it.
I love shadowhunters tv series a lot….. And honestly for me, this is so much better than the movie….. All the movie casts put their heart and mind into it…..This is some good stuff you got here….. So please renew it….. We need more malec-sizzy-clace……
Just wanted to say I loved Tuesday’s episode. It keeps getting better and better. I was surprised to see that the viewers went down. I think they need to do some promo on kid related shows/kids choice awards etc… lots of kids don’t know about the show… Can’t wait to Raphael comes back!! Simon getting some love, and a Vampire, how COOL!! All you fans blogging here need to spread the word about Shadowhunters… Def needs a season 2
I love the show. There’s thing that make me tilt my head at times but not so much to the point that I’d stop watching. Really hoping this series continues and gets to do all the books.