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?
Definitely renew!! This show is hilarious and needs a chance to demonstrate it’s genius.
Absolutely renew!! It’s a great cast and a brilliant show. The writing and humor are top knotch I just love it!!
There have been several shows that had dismal ratings during the first season, but flourished and lasted for many more years. Give Telenovela that chance to do the same. It is a very funny, unique show. The entire cast is awesome!
Please renew! It’s one of the freshest shows on TV! Our whole family loves it!!
Please renew. Love it.
I love telenovela please do not cancel this show. I tried watching superstore and deleted it from my dvr list because it was just too stupid. I cannot believe you would keep superstore over telenovela.
Please renew, this is one of my favorite shows! It is way to funny to be canceled, and Eva and the rest of the cast is so amazing! Take a chance NBC! 🙂
Please renew, one of the funniest sitcoms airing at this time.
love this show, definitely should NOT be cancelled. Eva did a beautiful job in her transition back onto the screen it’s been way too long without seeing her around, it’s a great show with a great cast & should definitely be given a real shot at survival!
Please renew this show, I miss Cristela and I could watch that one with my kids. This one not so much but still entertaining
I would renew the show – this is a great program
RENEW- it’s a lot funnier than Superstore.
OMG I totally agree. I love America F. but just not a very funny show.
RENEW PLEASE!!! I LOVE IT! I’m surprised about the ratings. It’s such a great show. NBC take a chance. ☺
i genuinely enjoyed the show, for what it is purely silly entertainment! Bring it back!
RenewWWWWWWWWWWWWW You can’t leave it like that
Why are such good shows like Telenovela canced? Because no one wants to see Latinos being human beings. We are invisible. That makes the majority feel better? We are here and we want to be and are part of America.
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