Tonight marks the final episode of the first season of Telenovela on NBC. Eva Longoria as said that she’d like the series to return for a second season but how has it been doing in the ratings? Should it be cancelled?
Telenovela revolves around the backstage world of a Spanish-language television drama. Despite not speaking the language, Ana Sofia Calderon (Longoria) is the star of the show. She’s worried that her days at the top of a youth-centric industry are numbered. The rest of the cast includes Jencarlos Canela, Diana Maria Riva, Jose Moreno Brooks, Alex Meneses, Amaury Nolasco, Jadyn Douglas, Izzy Diaz, and Juan Carlos Cantu.
The series debuted with a pair of episodes (as part of a special preview) on December 7th. They followed a highly-rated installment of The Voice. The first episode drew a 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.34 million viewers. The second dropped 37%, attracting a 0.86 rating with 3.35 million.
The third episode aired a few weeks later and drew a 0.6 rating with 2.23 million. The third installment of Superstore aired the same night and also did quite poorly.
The fourth episode of Telenovela aired a week later and saw a big jump in the ratings but the numbers were still not very good. They’ve pretty much dropped every week ever since. Last week’s episode drew a 0.72 in the demo with 2.33 million.
While it seems likely that Superstore will be back for a second season, I doubt Telenovela will be back. The ratings are just too low. NBC may still end up renewing it anyway but it seems highly unlikely. Given these numbers, they’d be better off trying something new.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Telenovela TV show on NBC? If you ran the network, would you cancel or renew it for a second season?
Renew!!! So funny and endearing!
Renew
My g/f and I have enjoyed this show and look for it weekly. It’s funnier than Superstore. Other people that have seen it, like it as well. Most people do not know that it exists.
OOPS … make that ” … cancelling shows withOUT justification.”
The ratings numbers are not an accurate reflection of viewership. Most people today are too busy managing their lives to be able to stop and watch a show when it airs. Most of the time, we record shows and watch them when it fits into our schedules, or watch them using another means. TV execs who continue to rely on a no longer relevant method of determining a show’s popularity are living in the past … and cancelling shows with justification. Telenovela is one of theeee funniest shows I have seen in ages. I had no idea that Eva Longoria… Read more »
Greeat show
This Has Been The Best Show I’ve Seen. It Kept Me Entertained From The First Episode. Please Renew It For Season 2!!
It’s really cute and quite funny. My niece and I watch it together every week. I hope it comes back.
I hope telenovela comes back for another season its a great comedy show
Jesus this show is drop dead funny. It’s the only show where I laugh so hard that I almost die. How is Superstore gonna be renewed when its not even that funny
Love this show! Eva Longoria is so funny, and the rest of the cast is superb!
This show is hysterical, with fast-paced, irreverent comedy delivered perfectly by the entire ensemble. Reminds me of the style of Happy Endings and Cougar Town. Frankly, I think it’s funnier than Superstore, and I look forward to another season. Can’t wait for the DVDs.
Please renew it for a second season! It is original and funny and has a great cast.
I love the show! Pleaseeee NBC renew it for a second season
Would love for this show to get renewed! If I can’t watch it live , I always watch the dvr the next day. Love the show and the characters! !