Will the music play on for Sun Records? The CMT TV show recently finished its first season, but what about a second? If renewed, would you keep watching the series?
Based on real events, the music drama follows record producer Sam Phillips (Chad Michael Murray) as he shepherds young musicians Johnny Cash (Kevin Fonteyne), Elvis Presley (Drake Milligan), Carl Perkins (Dustin Ingram) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Christian Lees). The cast also includes Trevor Donovan, Keir O’Donnell, Jennifer Holland, Margaret Anne Florence, and Kerry D. Holliday.
The chances of a renewal for Sun Records are uncertain. The show premiered to a decent rating (for a CMT show) of 0.20 in the 18-49 demo and 971,000 viewers. However, the ratings fell considerably over the course of the eight episodes.
Overall, season one averaged a rating of 0.13 in the 18-49 demo and 585,000 viewers. That’s a considerable drop for a new series on a network that is new to scripted programming. Will CMT risk another season? For now, we’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think? Have you seen Sun Records? Do you think the show should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Would you watch?
5/5 update: CMT has decided there won’t be a second season of Sun Records. Details here.
I think the show is excellent….and would like it to continue. I have been looking for episode 9 did not realuze it was over, sad!! I was looking forward to the next part
I am from Memphis so some of the facts are so wrong. Elvis did not own a motorcycle in high school. He walked everywhere. SO, I’d like a 2nd season so long as the writers interview some Memphians who know all about Elvis and the Sun Studio musicians and get it RIGHT. And, enough with the sex with Sam & Marion. It doesn’t add a thing to the story about the music.
I would love see Sun Records continue on in season 2! I was very impressed with the show quality and attention to detail.
Bignore fan!
I am very pleased with all aspects of the show. I am a big fan and would like to see it continue. Great Job to all. I also think the actors and the stories are great. It has put on a whole new perspective of how and what it was like .
I thought it was a great show!!! Definitely need a second season!!!
I’d only want it renewed if the show gets better writing and actors. It’s a shame it doesn’t have either at the moment, because there’s a lot of material to work with. Right now almost everything falls flat. Probably had a low budget. The only good aspects of the show are the use of the Memphis locations and the guy who plays Elvis.
Please have season 2 3 and 4 it is good
Look foreword to seeing every episode. Enjoy the music and history of the musical talents of the era. The Jerry Lee Lewis character is a real plus to each episode bringing a lot of humor.
So tired of networks pulling a show after only one season. Its like reading chapter one of a book and throwing it out because it starts slow. We love this show. The ratings need a chance to grow along with the story. The actors are all wonderful, the story is pure americana. Bring it back!
I agree
Great casting, great acting and awesome scenery, cars and costuming. Please give us a second season. I wait every week for the new episode. Thanks!
Yes, please!
Some one needs to get this aired in the uk
CMT: Please RENEW. Each episode was better than the previous one. All the actors are great, so much like the original ones. A lot of people tape to their DVR instead of watching it live. I always tape it, even if I watch it live, just so I can watch it again; sometimes even watch it twice before erasing. Don’t know anyone that doesn’t like this program. My favorite !
I hope there’s a season 2! I’m hooked
please renew. Enjoyable