Though ABC didn’t have much luck with their Eastwick drama, the network is trying another kind of supernatural series, The Gates, for the summer months. Will this one make it to season two?
The Gates revolves around a big city cop who moves his family to a quiet gated community where many of the residents aren’t exactly what they appear to be. The ensemble cast includes Rhona Mitra, Colton Haynes, Frank Grillo, Janina Gavankar, Chandra West, Luke Mably, James Preston, Marisol Nichols, Skyler Samuels, Travis Caldwell, Victoria Platt, and Justin Miles.
The series debuted on Sunday, June 20th, to an unimpressive 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 4.78 million viewers. Considering all of the network’s promotion, this was a disappointing start. The premiere ranked first in the demo and second in total viewers for the timeslot.
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In week two, viewership for The Gates dropped by about 30%. The demo fell to a 1.1 rating and total viewership came down to only 3.24 million. That put the show in second place in the demo and in third place for viewers.
Though ABC has lower expectations for this summer show, the ratings do not bode well for the show’s future on the network. Unless more people start watching, it’s hard to imagine that we’ll be seeing season two.
For now, let’s hope they show all 13 episodes of season one. The Gates is expected to run until September 19th but, with ratings like these, it’s not hard to imagine the network replacing them with something else.
What do you think? Is The Gates worth watching or would you just cancel it already? (Want to know how Scoundrels is doing? Go here.)
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Please keep The Gates on the air for a Season 2! I love the show and I’m hooked!
please keep the gates it is beyond great
I hope it comes back … I will definitely watch!
Please have Season 2. After each episode, I was wanting more. Very disappointed that the season has come to an end. I’m very hopeful there is a Season 2.
This show is insanely good so they should definately have a second season for it!
i hope they don’t cancel it…it’s very addicting
I don’t watch very many tv shows- but I got hooked on this one! The shows I watch are on NBC- I haven’t seen anything on ABC that I’ve liked- until now. Please, ABC, this is a good show!!!
Keep it. I also thought it was boring at first too. Now it keeps getting more and more interesting. I also liked Eastwick and I was surprised and disappointed that it was cancelled. I hope they keep the Gates.
Keep the show.there’s soo many different angles of the show.didn’t like it at first,but now m hooked!but really,if abc cancels yet another series..desperate housewives WILL be the only show I will watch again.
M so tired of all these courtroom drama n reality shows. It’s gotten so boring.I like a step out of reality on occasion n the gates is my perfect escape. (eastwick was one also,but we saw how that one turned out)
Keep it! I love the series!
Keep it! I love the The Gates. ABC is starting to many shows and not following through. I want a second season.
i like it…hope it returns
At first I thought this show was BORING , buy the third show I was getting hooked.
The writers seemed to get into their groove. It is honestly a a very well written and well acted fun show to watch. It’s not an A list show, but I’ll give it a B-, it’s was betterr then
much of the summer shows. Keep it for next year.
It’s a family TV show….so keep it on air…
So far, there is only one sex scene..which is very PG…..Nielsen rating is very subjective and inaccurate.
I want a second season.
bring it bk… love this show