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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ok you keep doing this, you get us hooked then drop a show…what happened to the days of giving it a chance (before hulu and tvo and dvrs) i like the gates but you guys keep churning out all these other crap shows and take all the possible good ones away ????
This is one of the best shows on t.v. you would be making a big mistake by taking it off the air. I enjoy it very much, and the hour goes by so quickly. You would be better off cancelling some of those stupid reality shows.
This show was great, a mixture of supernaturals. I look forward to a season 2.
PLEASE! PLEASE! KEEP THIS SHOW!! ABC DON’T BE STUPID AND CAN IT!!!
I serously hope that ABC does not make the same stupid mistake that CBS did when they cancelled Moonlight.
The Gates is a great show, there is a really big fan base for supernatural shows such as this . In addition it is an ADULT supernatural show, everyone does not have HBO (True Blood) so there is a niche for this show.
Please please bring it back for a second season!
KEEP IT! I love love love this show! It started out slow, but that’s with any show. This is one of my favorite shows. PLEASE bring another season!
Please keep the show. Enjoyed it very much.
Love this show. Please keep.
keep it please i love this show it is AWESOME. This was the best show on this season!!!!!!Please renew for season 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Local net works need more good shows like this one! I want to see what happens to Charlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought this show was great, I love it and I am excited to see what happens next. Please keep it.
Heck yeah..Love the show…pliz season 2.. i’m hooked.. Go Chief of Police…
The Gates is a very unique show. There is a huge load of folklore type creatures in it. I’d like it to stay. Most likely the reviews are kind of low because there isn’t enough action. There could be more epic battles between some werewolves and Vampires. They need to bring Andie back and give her some fighting abilities or at least a transformation, and there needs to be some more witch craft. Honestly though, I’m not too fond of vampires using skin cream to stay protected from the sun. It’s kind of stupid… I am however looking forward to… Read more »
KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT CHARACTERS AND STORY LINES.
Pls keep. I really enjoyed the show!! I came online looking for when season 2 would be airing. I had no idea that it wasn’t topping the charts. The show is great, analyst better than the true blood, and vamp diaries in my opinion. Please bring back the show!! If it had a chance to run during cold weather when everyone was in and knew what was actually playing on tv. I know it would do awesome!!!!
A MUST KEEP!!!!! just saw the season finale, wow what a cliff hanger. By far one of the best shows i have seen in awhile