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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I really liked this show. This one is geared more toward an adult audiance, not the teens. Only thing is, it was on too late at night for me to watch it. I would have to catch it the next day on Hulu.
please keep the gates. i love this show. cancelling it will be a great disappointment.
Keep the gates this shows is one of the best supernatural that’s come to tv in a long time. in my opinion if that show is cancelled abc will loose a lot more viewers can they are not that many shows that can even compare to The gates, cancel V leave The gates
Please keep the gates a great fantastic show, can’t wait to see season two
I too started watching it a few episodes into the season. I love it so I hope ABC does not drop it! That’s my opinion.
keep….awesome show
Keep The Gates. So hoping they come back for a second season.
Keep the Gates. Wonderful viewing on a Sunday Night. Keep the Gates!!!!!!!!!
see the problem is is that for starters the show never got promoted, 2nd, it came on the same day as some of the top shows that has been out for a while and and people are already committed to those shows. third, the time slot was horrible. you dont put a great show on late at night on a sunday and expect for people to stay up and watch it when the very next day is the start of the work week and no one wants to stay up and watch anything when they got to get up early… Read more »
The Gates is about everyday living, we all know a Devan or a Claire. We have all in one way, shape or form experienced discrimination…Which character do you fit into???? Keep the Gates
This is more than just werewolves, vampires and witches learning to co-existing, it’s about people of all walks of life who faces discrimination and are victims of hate crimes. This show has a lot of morals, and it could teach us a thing or two…let’s look beyond the supernatural factor.
Please keep The Gates. My husband & I love watching this show. At least it is something fresh & different.
It would not be a good business choice to cancel this show for ABC in my opinion. The rating have improve and the public have shown interest my petition. I wonder could another TV network pick it if ABC do not want it?
I have been keeping up on all the episodes. I love this show and it wouldn’t be right to just take it away from everyone that is watching this show. I’m sure if you give it a chance ratings and viewers will raise. I know I have the ability to get people into movies and shows that they thought they would never like. I love this show and i would not be happy if it was just taken away from me, leaving me to wonder what happens next.
Keep it. It’s great. I can’t take another Law and Order!
Keep!!!!
Please not another cop show!