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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Keep the gates. I loved the show. and i have been waiting for the next season …………
I just found the show on Netflix. I gave up the cost of satellite TV due to the loss of my job. But I fell in love with the show. I’m on episode 10 of season 1. I sure to hope they renew it for another season. I thought it was put together nicely.
DONT CANCEL THE GATES IT WAS GETTING GOOD!i REALLY LIKE THIS SHOW NOW LISTEN TO THE VIEWERS
This was my favorite show. I couldnt wait for it to come back, I tryed googling to see when it would returne, only to find out it wount. My family loved this show. My friends and I watched it on sleepovers, we all agreed its the perfect vampier show! Please bring my favorit show back. And clearley its a lot of other peoples favorite show also ….
My children, cousin and I truly LOVED the show. We are hoping that there are more seasons. So i say BRING IT BACK AND KEEP IT COMING. I also agree with Anonymous. Please
Boy ABC you really are not listening to your viewers! Another good show your canceling. What is wrong with the people who are running the network? This is just another reason you’ll be loosing viewers. Bad choice ABC.
whyyyy dont you make it a DVD or something you cant just leave us hanging with no endingg!!!
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I thought the Gates was a great show and am really bummed if it’s cancelled….. That stinks……
This show is pretty good. They should renew it but dont bring it back at the same time as well established shows.
Love it! BRING IT BACK!!!
bring it back
very worth watching annette
i agree very goog show they need to bring it back
good
the tv show the gates needs to be renewed it was a great show i loved it, i hate how it ended there needs to be more so we can see what happens in the gates and charlie. bring it back!!!!
I can’t believe this, one show worth watching!