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.
 Loading ... |
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.)
Image courtesy ABC.
Pls don’t cancel the gates! It’s awesome!
Stop canceling good tv shows. I want to see season 2. If this show did not get a big rating its because they didn’t advertise it a lot.
you need to keep the gates its one of the best shows on tv vampires and warewolfs are in
Yeah- seriously?! I am pissed that we get into these shows and then the rug is pulled out from under us! I am 47 years old and really liked the series… lots of interesting twists going on with each character. Now we will never know what happens to everyone after watching the finale. Too many unanwered questions… just pushed us viewers off the cliff! Who the crap makes these dumb decisions? UGH!
Bring on Season 2… at least in the summer of 2011!
I don’t want The Gates to be cancellled. Ever sence I would see it on previews on the t.v. I wanted to watch it, finally watched all 13 episodes and fell in love with this series. It would be ashame to see it canceled. I can’t wait to see season 2. Hopefully their will be a season 2.
ABC when you cancel all the good shows… What do you want people to watch?!? I SERIOUSLY BELIEVE U ALL DRANK TOO MUCH OF DEVON’S TEA….. Cuz tht was totally evil…….m totally Disappointed ABC… an imagine I jus came online to watch over a few episodes and saw this… hmmm…
WTH is wrong with you stupid ABC people?! All 13 episodes of the Gates were great! You people need to get your heads checked out. Seriously?! Tht show made my summer. I had to be in front of my tv at 10 pm sharp every sunday (and I do have on demand!). You ABC people are total idiots! I rather watch the Gates than that stupid Scoundrels and all these stupid new shoes u have on this season! CBS is already kicking your ass with their new fall lineup plus the lineup they brought back, and come nxt summer every… Read more »
Love it ! and agree to the fore-speakers 😀
I love the Gates and I am not the only one! I like it because is different from other shows with vampires. It is great and would be a real stupid thing to cancel it. Is isn’t the only show that has been canceled and that makes me angry and disapointed. What’s with you people?????
You gotta keep the show on, IT’S AWESOME!!!
I love this show. The finale was soooo much better than trueblood’s finale. My family really enjoyed this series and i really hope we can get a few more seasons please.
I accidently googled vampires and found the series The Gates. I record it because of my crazy work schedule I LOVE THE SERIES, and the finale was awesome. It figures they would think about cancelling the show just like the networks cancelled Moonlight. What’s next The Vampire Diaries. I think The Vampire Diaries is doing so well is they had a lot of advertising. I never knew about Moonlight until it was cancelled and after I googled The Gates it was already into the third episode, and I had to watch Hulu to catch up. Lets be fair, the show… Read more »
I AGREE WITH FUNKISSEDJM. YOU CAN’T CANCEL THE GATES THERE IS SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT MISSED IT ON SUNDAY BUT WHERE WATCHING IT ONLINE AS WELL AS ON DEMAND. PLUS YOU REALLY CAN’T END THE SEASON THAT WAY. NEED TO KNOW WHAT DEVYN DID TO CHARLIE. WHO WILL TAKE OVER THE GATES SINCE FRANK KILLED HIMSELF. WHAT IS UP WITH LEE (ISABELL) SINCE ALL WE REALLY KNOW IS THAT AND OLD BOYFRIEND TOOK HER HEART AND HAS KNOW FOUND HER AT THE GATES FOR WHAT REASON. THERE ARE SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS THAT THE DEVOTED AND LOYAL FANS… Read more »
I love The Gates! I hate when I just get into a TV show and then it gets cancelled, or the network keeps changing timeslots so you can’t keep track of when it’s on. The only problem I have with The Gates is that it’s on Sun. night when so many other shows I love to watch are on also. I wish ABC would put this, along with several other shows, On Demand, and that those who watch them On Demand could be counted among it’s viewers. We’re viewers even though we’re not watching it at the time it’s regularly… Read more »
LOVE THE SHOW!