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 have watched every single episode and also come on the other networks bring back shows that they think are going to flop but then dont I want THE GATES, to return because I want to know what is wrong with Charlie and if Devon is going to get killed because of it and then theres all the other drama in the gates that I love, will Claire and Dylan try and work out all the problems with the wolf pack and will Charlie`s family move out of the gates ?????? PLEASE BRING BACK THE SHOW I NEED TO KNOW… Read more »
Don’t do it I really was glued to this show it kept me wacthing each week
The Gates was a truly fun show and I looked forward to it every week. I am truly disappointed that it has been cancelled; however, it goes along with many other shows that the public enjoys, but do not stack up to corporate America’s statistics. Statistics can be manipulated. More than once my household has said, “There’s nothing on television.” And there isn’t. One more reality show and I think I will scream. I have enough of that in my own life without watching it on TV. C’mon people, all the viewing public wants is to be entertained. It does… Read more »
please keep the show… i love everyone ! don’t cancel!
with the dumbing down of americans they have no interest in real television programming. instead they want stupid crap like dancing with the stars, the bachelor/ette, and anything reality related..such a shame
Please bring it back! It’s one of me an my hunnies shows that helps us spend time together! Please bring it back!
Please don’t take the show off who cares about ratings, I loved the show and will continue to watch it. Can’t wait for season 2
Omg, no they can’t cancel it i absoloutley love it and it is my favourite show before vampire diaries it is amazing bring it back.
I am getting so sick & tired of getting hooked on a show & then you people cancel it.
Also the series WILD ROSES . Like how can you leave us all hanging. BRING IT BACK. TY
I loved “The Gates”! Please don’t cancel it!
I love The Gates………..PLEASE BRING BACK……..I EVEN HAVE A FEW CO-WORKERS THAT LOVE IT BECAUSE I GOT THEM HOOKED. I’M SICK NOW KNOWING THAT THEY HAVE CANCELLED IT. PLEASE BRING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I liked the show it was good . ratings suck cause people who don’t watch it vote no . cause it may not appeal to them or they may not like supernatural or fiction shows . I love vampire/werewolf shows it’s awesome to me and i hope they bring it back .
I loved the Gates I hope that the show continues I don’t usually comment of TV show but please concider. Thanks Warren Rawlins
please bring this how back on THE GATES it was exciting and great to watch….Geez if BET can bring back THE GAME…..that”s enough said listen to the people!! like me 🙂
I have been waiting and waiting for season 2 to start I sure hope the network gives this series another try I loved to watch The Gates the entire 60 min I am glued to the TV.
I loved the show and would hate to see it gone. I thought it was much better then the twighlight movies by a long shot. Please keep it on.!