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?
Dominion has improved well since season one. I enjoy where they (the writers) are taking the show in the direction they are. I hope though they don’t kill off Gabriel. I would like to see Raphael, the other Archangel come into play and would like to see them add Lucifer into the mix.
Killjoys & Dark Matter both have been renewed! Defiance not yet! 🙁
themost raist show in 2015 will be cancelled 🙂
Defiance is a truly great SciFi show with well-developed characters, great acting, realistic sets, intelligent writing with a lot of surprise plot twists and white-knuckle action sequences. I realize that intelligence, creativity, engaging characters and uniqueness are usually enough to get a series cancelled in America (Firefly, Arrested Development, etc) but I am hoping that the SyFy Channel will allow at least one quality show to survive on its network and please let that show be Defiance.
Killjoys is a great sci-fi show and love watching it on Friday nights the acting the true life Syfy in the future is just so exhilarating you must not cancel it and the same thing with dark matter that is also a great show but to I don’t know which way you should go but I love killjoys
“Killjoys” is far and away my favorite., much more complex than “Dark Matter,” which is the only other SyFy show I watch. “Dark Matter” is the more conventional (and predictable) show. This is probably why it is more popular with both critics and audiences. Unfortunately, “Dark Matter” has thrown away several opportunities to be more profound, such as the episode when “Five” first kills someone. Also, despite her being a fine actress, Jodelle Ferland (“Five”) never convinces me she is a teenager. Better to have cast Emily Browning (“Sucker Punch”) or Juno Temple (“Killer Joe”) who are even older.
dominion is the best, killjoy puts me to sleep. defiance hard to keep up with.? cant tell the good guys from bad ones.?? znation great show.
I only began this series with Series 3 so I had a LOT of catching up to do on the plot. It is a complex series but I likedd the characters – ven the ones who see to be “baddies”. I would vote to renew and find a way to get Nolan home and re-create Doc Yewl so they can continue to struggle with the new world that exists and the people of Definance.
I REALLY hope that SYFY brings back Killjoys, Dark Matter and Defiance for additional seasons. Killjoys and Dark Matter were great new additions to their programming and have excellent actors who get you invested in their characters and make you want them to succeed. The supporting casts are also very good with interesting and semi-complicated sub plots. All in all, stimulating and fun shows that there simply are not enough of on TV. Defiance has been and continues to be one of my favorite shows for all of the reasons stated above, plus it show the complex and diverse personalities… Read more »
Renew Dark Matter — it is a kick ass show!
Syfi’s Friday night lineup (Defiance, Killjoys, and Dark Matter) are great shows. I especially enjoy Dark Matter, since it is produced by Stargate Alumni. Killjoys is great, but the music needs to be changed. I’d be very unhappy if any of the 3 are cancelled.
I love Defiance, Dominion, Killjoys and Dark Matters. I hope these all get renewed!!
Bring back Nolan and Doc Yule and the entire cast for a 4th season. Please.
Yep, I second your sentiment regarding DM and Killjoys (especially the latter series which is a truly an unexpected gem!). I too tried to like Defiance, but I gave up after 5 episodes, I think, way back when in season 1.
But I hope that a second season is forthcoming for DM and Killjoys and that we won’t be left hanging, those shows have a lot od potentia :)l
I really like Dark Matter and Killjoys, they both bring back the genre of dark space dramas. I think Killjoys is quite a popular because all of season 1 was basically establishing a foundation, it developed lots of story arcs, hinted at characters pasts, but answered almost no questions that it set up. Dark Matter is a good fast paced action show, it kind of reminds me of Farscape, an array of varied characters growing and questioning their beliefs. Though to be honest I’m kind of a space junkie, throw a space ship in and I’m pretty much down to… Read more »
Defiance and Dominion two of the best shows on tv today! Renew both for another season. Both shows have great storylines, acting and writing!