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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The Gates is a really good show…..I’ve been glued to it, since it’s premiere in June of 2010. It’s a captivating winner in my book!!!……PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS ONE!!
Keep the show. Great plots, great actors. If you can keep a toxic show like Brothers and Sisters going for 5 seasons you can keep a winner show like The Gates.
I LOVE THIS SHOW. I am going to be so P-Oed if this show is cancelled. screw what the ratings say. I watch this show EVERY WEEK and I keep going back to the ABC website to see if they have posted anything about a season two. If they are going to end it with Season 1 then the finally sucked because I am wanting to know what happened to Charlie!!!!!! and Devon…and Everyone!!! Please keep it, and bring it back for another season and many more to come!!!!!
Please keep the Gates!!! We LOVE this show!!!
My sister and i LOVE this show!!!! So i we say KEEP IT!! The story and the characters are very interesting. So keep the gates on air please.
keep it i realy like the show
DON’T CANCEL IT!!!! KEEP IT
Most non-cable TV is trash…therefore, we never watch. When we read previews of this show, then watched episode #1…we were hooked and after TRUE BLOOD/HBO on Sunday evenings, we turned in to THE GATES.
Hopefully, this show will “come back”/be renewed. Also hoping Season 1 will be available on DVD before the holidays…for gifts.
Wonder when decision will be made???
I loved the show! I am a huge fan of supernatural shows & this is great!! The season finale left me hanging & I hope the series continues for a second season so I can findmout what happens! Oh & I hate Dylan that blonde witch b/c your scipted her character so well!! Please keep it!!
Say it isn’t so!!! The Gates MUST return. Terrific story, great entertainment. Somebody needs to bring it back. Haven’t spoken to one person who hasn’t enjoyed it!!
I love “the gates” and dont want to see it get cancelled. Sure it may have started out slow, but it was because they were building up each character. The show grew every episode and it still can grow even larger in a season 2. I would hate for it to be cancelled just like all the other shows i have liked when they were starting to be great.
keep it
VERY DISAPOINTED I reallyenjoyed this show and was looking forward to the pending twists
Nothinge,else good in my opinion to watch now on sunday nite
All can do is hope they change their mind
I am one of fans of the former Eastwick and Jericho shows. Since I am over the age of 50, it may seem weird, but I really enjoyed these shows and love The Gates. I’ve always loved supernatural shows and movies and The Gates ranks right near the top for me. It is refreshing to watch with adult vampires, werewolves and adult storylines. When I was younger I also enjoyed Dark Shadows and Barnaby Collins!
Too often the supernatural fans who enjoy watching programs like “The Gates” are ignored. Though our numbers don’t push the ratings over the top, we are loyal watchers. In the past programs like Moonlight, The Surface, Witches (Eastwick), The 4400, Journeyman, Jerico and Invasion are axed because the ratings are not in the top. I know I am not the only person that enjoys and looks forward to this genre of programing.
Those r all good shows. I watched everyone of those shows