When it comes to scripted TV shows, Syfy has had both hits and flops. Which of the current series will be cancelled or renewed for another season?
Syfy execs consider a lot of data when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series, but ratings are a major factor.
Scripted Syfy Network shows listed: 12 Monkeys, Aftermath, The Ark, Astrid & Lilly Save the World, Bitten, Blood Drive, Channel Zero, Childhood’s End, Chucky, Continuum, Dark Matter, Day of the Dead, Deadly Class, Defiance, Dominion, The Expanse, Ghost Wars, Happy!, Haven, Helix, Hunters, Incorporated, Killjoys, Krypton, Lost Girl, The Magicians, Nightflyers, Olympus, Reginald the Vampire, Resident Alien, Superstition, SurrealEstate, Vagrant Queen, Van Helsing, Wynonna Earp, and Z Nation.
Last updated: Most recent ratings added for The Ark.
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A couple of notes about these charts:
These figures are updated automatically as new ratings are released (usually a day or so after the broadcasts). The averages are based on the final national numbers (live plus same day viewing). For technical reasons, I have to resort them manually so feel free to let me know if I missed something.
The demo numbers, which are typically most important to the broadcast networks, aren’t quite as vital to cable channels because their audiences are usually much smaller. Demo numbers are typically reported using the 10ths decimal place (2.4, for example). In the averages, I’m using an extra decimal for easier ranking.
What do you think? Are you surprised by any of the ratings? Which shows should be doing better? Which one do you think will be cancelled next?
I love defiance. Season was great. Hope they renew it for season 4. Better aliens perked up these series.
Its about time for another Stargate Offshoot dont you think Or restart Atlantis where it left off as Season 6 was almost written. As for SGU there was way more to come from that as it was just getting better and better. But hey im a die hard SG fan what more can I say
Keep Dominion, Defiance, Dark Matter and Killjoys…all these were great this season and look forward to another season of each.
Keep Dominion, Defiance, Dark Mater and Killjoys…all these were great this season and look forward to another season of each.
C’mon Syfy, renew Defiance for season 4! This show really stepped up this year. Season 3 was much better than season 2. Smart writing, characters, great drama and action. I looked forward to Friday nights because of this show, and hope to do the same next year. Just saw the season ending episode for season 4 and thought it was awesome. If it was the series final episode, it went out with a bang, while also tugging at the emotions. Having said that I’d love to see Nolan return to earth and family next year. Renew!!
love defiance best show on tv please renew this show as well as dark matter. Howvwer defiance would be my first choice the acting is very well done and never a dull moment
I love Defiance and pray it gets a season 4. Dominion started out great this season and went downhill. It definitely needs to pick up the pace and focus less on the snore that is Vega.
I really enjoy Dark Matter and hope for a season two. Killjoys isn’t bad, but I find it pales in comparison to Defiance and Dark matter on Friday nights.
Very dissatisfied with Defiance’s rating down tick in the “preferred” demographic. Season three was much better than two, and two better than one. The writing just gets better and better, the characters more intriguing – especially when the focus is on the core group. The Olmecs turned out to be the most fascinating villains to date. I love Datak’s family drama as their efforts to survive continues to reign tragedy upon them (it’s downright Shakespearean), and the Doc has finally won me over with her dry wit. I’m 57, and I guess youth is wasted on the young if they… Read more »
I stopped watching SyFy after the SG1 offshoots ended, and only came back because of Dark Matter and Killjoy. While Dominion and Defiance are ok, I would not watch them except as filler shows.
PLEASE don’t cancel Dark Matter and Killjoy, they are the most core type ‘sci fi’ shows you have!!
Defiance is one of the best shows on Syfy, please do not cancel!
Hopefully SyFy channel will renew both Defiance, which has had a very good season, and Dark Matter which is a very good show. Historically syfy channel cancels everything that’s worthwhile and replaces it with crap so I don’t hold out a lot of hope!
pick up the action. dominion is the best show out their., to slow to build up action. would be great if they got 3rd season,????
-Dominion and Dark Matter are insanely awesome shows and I will be severely disappointed if either gets the axe.
-FWIW(not a lot I know 😉 ), IMO, Defiance = meh at best
Please renew Definance! We love that show. We do record and then watch another day when we can both watch it together.
SyFy, you have won me back with Defiance, Dark Matter and KillJoys. Please renew these series.
dominion great show .