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 series did start off slow. But after a couple of shows I think it picked up pretty well. I can’t wait for season 2 and I hope they keep it. I still wish they would have done more promotion for Eastwick and kept it on.
I liked watching this show and agree with the comment that said that people had to record it because their schedule was a little full. The Gates needs to come back on and I think maybe if you changed the time or day than it would het higher ratings. You cant just cancel a show when its that interesting at the end of season 1. There needs to be a season 2.
I agree.
The gates was one of my favorite things to look forward to each week! ABC, please don’t cancel the gates!! :'(
OMG Awesome, just started watching The Gates, recorded all the episodes and now passing it to friends who all agree we can’t watch enough, can’t wait for season 2 over in Melbourne Australia. One friend has even bought Foxtel just so she can watch it. It’s Desperate housewives and True Blood mixed into one. I’m more of a wine drinker myself but this is one little cocktail we will miss if it’s canceled..
This show was awesome and intense. I liked it so much that after watching one show, I couldn’t wait for the next one to come out. I even recommended it to so many of my friends and after hearing the plot, they were all extremely excited to start watching it. The cancellation of this show does not make sense, and they need to bring it back for the millions of viewers who love this show. The cancellation of this show has disappointed millions of fans including me and so many of my friends who were looking forward to watch this… Read more »
The gates was awsome definatly need a season 2
ABC I do not watch many shows on your network because of your habit of canceling shows without merit , this was your last chance if you do not bring back the gates you and your sponsors have lost me for life .
Bring It Back!
BRING IT BACK!!!
The Gates was a great show…all my friends and i watched it and loved it!!
I am so very disappointed The Gates was cancelled just as I was to find out Witches of Eastwick was as well. I LOVE these shows and it’s very frustrating when I can’t see the storyline come to an end. Shame on ABC for not giving it a chance!
This show is awesome!!! why would you cancel it?? so many people watch it online if they cant catch it on tv!! some of us work you know!! bring it back you guys are making a biiig mistake im telling you!!!
I love the show i wish the network would stop canceling thing do to people record it and watch it later and that does not show up on their count on how many million of people watch. So my opinion is keep this show, and figure out a new way of counting since most people record it on their dvr and watch it later, so they dont have to watch the commercials. I would like to see the gates come back for their second season just like i would like them to bring eastwick back…ABC stop being stupid keep the… Read more »
I love this show so much. I never missed one single episode of it. I even wonder why does ABC cancel it. I wish you guys could pass the second season, If there is one please. I would appreciate that.
I love the show it was almost better than watching Twlight, because it had a plot that was continous an very interesting.
ABC, everyone think you start what you can’t finish… The show was productive… What Up!!!!
Wow, I can’t believe you canceled the Gates, I watched it
and love it, whats with you guys you are always canceling shows
that we like, Maybe we should just all not watch anything on ABC,
this isn’t the first time you have done this and you guy’s
suck!!!