CBS has become known as the network for procedural TV shows. There’s no shortage of cops, lawyers, detectives, government agents, and doctors on the schedule — and they typically attract an older audience. So, it turned a few heads when the network picked up a show about a young female superhero — Supergirl. How’s the show doing? Will it be cancelled or survive to see a second season?
Supergirl revolves around Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist). As a girl, she survived Krypton’s destruction by being sent to Earth where she was raised as a human. She kept her powers a secret and now, as an adult, works as an assistant at a big city media conglomerate. Kara’s existence becomes known to the world and she is enlisted by a super-secret agency to help protect the citizens from evil forces as Supergirl. The rest of the cast includes Calista Flockhart, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, and Jeremy Jordan.
The series started out strong on October 26th and attracted a 3.15 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 12.96 million viewers. It no doubt benefitted greatly from having The Big Bang Theory as a lead-in.
The following week, Supergirl’s ratings dropped more than 30% — falling to a 2.19 in the demo with 8.87 million. In week three, the numbers fell again. Though the ratings have seen some minor bumps upward, they’ve been slipping lower overall. The eighth and final installment of 2015 hit a new series low with a 1.52 in the demo and 7.28 million.
While the recent ratings aren’t terrible, it’s very concerning that Supergirl’s numbers keep dropping. Will they fall low enough to see the series cancelled? That’s hard to tell right now but the current downward trend doesn’t bode well.
If the show does end up being cancelled by CBS, there’s a chance that Supergirl could move to The CW for season two. After all, the show is produced by Warner Bros. Television (Warner Bros. co-owns The CW) and the series’ creator is Greg Berlanti — the man who created three other DC Comics shows for The CW — Arrow, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.
Some would say that Supergirl should have ended up on The CW from the start. Perhaps a second season on the smaller network has been a back-up plan from the very start. It’ll be interesting to see how this one plays out.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Supergirl series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Should it move to The CW? Would you watch it there?
Renée Supergirl for a second season but move it to the CW.
Save it. Give it another year at least.
Save Supergirl. I like the show and believe it can be even stronger. Love the cast.
Renew I love this show I watch it with my wife ,my 26 year old daughter and her two kids 2 and 6 a real bummer if it’s taken off
please renew supergirl i love watching the program and after watching the final episode of season one i really want answers to the pod crashing who is in it why has it crashed now are they good/bad what effect are they going to have on the new series if there is one not sure if anyone noticed but what about alex and max holding hands in what seemed the last few moments alive is that going to be a factor in season 2 i really dont want it to be a 1 season wonder i have really enjoyed the season… Read more »
Keep Supergirl!! It is entertaining and has all the elements such as drama, suspense, romance, and comedy to keep viewers hooked.
after last night’s show I think CBS should really think about keeping the show on last night it proves this show is wonderful. Cuase it shows Supergirl as a positive influence foryoung girls and family. shows family sticking together, shows hope for young woman and teens alike.. there hasnt been a show like this in a while. Wake up CBS you have something that really works
this is actually a really fun show, the acting is very good. I think it should be renewed or moved to CW. Im gonna be pissed if i dont get to see whats in that ship lol
Keep the supergirl series going. Great family show we all love it
This show is great, Melissa is perfect as Supergirl, the whole show is well cast. In fact it’s a breath of fresh air on TV these days. Need to bring Superman into it occasionaly.
This is a great show with a top cast. advertise it more, have good writers, the show will succeed.It will die on the CW.
That’s a good thing what a boring lame show. Good writers not.
Please keep the Supergirl series. Woman and grils need heros also.
Please keep supergirl we love the show & the characters are very well played
Please keep Supergirl. It is one of the best TV shows television. I have always enjoyed watching Superman (George Reeve) on TV when I was a child; Supergirl (Helen Slater) as a young adult (have it on DVD); (Christopher Reeve along with Brandon Rouch) in the movies and now on DVD as an adult, and now I’m really enjoying each episode of Supergirl! It is so, so, very good!
Best shows? Seriously not even close. Get rid of this show immediately.
Please please please don’t cancel Supergirl, Im sure that millions of people out there love it and I’m one of them. Its my all time favorite series. All of the special effects look so real. ♡Supergirl♡