Lifetime’s new show The Lottery is focused on the survival of the human race. But, will this show survive to see a second season or will it be cancelled instead?
The Lottery takes place in the year 2025 when our planet is in the midst of a fertility crisis. Women can no longer bear children and the human race faces extinction. After years of research researchers have been able to fertilize 100 eggs and a lottery is held to determine who can carry them to term. The cast of this thriller includes Marley Shelton, Martin Donovan, Yul Vasquez, Athena Karkanis, Michael Graziadei, David Alpay, and Shelley Conn.
The series debuted on July 20th to 1.08 million viewers with a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. In week two, viewership dropped 33% but then regained some ground in week three. The most recent episode attracted just 620,000 viewers.
Because Lifetime has so few original scripted series, it’s difficult to know when they consider a series a failure. However, these numbers are quite low — about half of what Witches of East End has been pulling in. Drop Dead Diva was cancelled with much better numbers.
While Lifetime could choose to renew The Lottery for a second season, unless the ratings improve, it’s looking likely that it will be cancelled instead.
But, what do you think? Should The Lottery be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Keep it it’s been the best show on lifetime in a very long time. It touches on just about everything politics, family values, friendship. At least do a second season
I would very much like to see this show picked up for a second season.
They should have it renewed for a second season it is a wonderful lifetime show lifetime has ever had. They should not cancel it.
I loved the show. I looked forward to seeing it every week. Its one of the best new t.v series on t.v..Great actors, great story line. I can’t believe that this show is being canceled. Big mistake. There are so many stupid shows on t.v and you guys go cancel something like this awesome t.v series..what ratings??? no one has approached me to ask me about the show..I record it on my DVR.. Its one of my favorite shows that i record like the sons n and other great shows. .please bring it back…
Noooooo! Don’t cancel it! It’s a really great series and I want to know what happens in season 2! You can’t end season 1 like that and not make a season 2!
I love the lottery please do season two do not cancel it
I really find this excellent science fiction melded with lots of reality: at least give us an ending.
Season 2!!! I want to see more!
I’ve had way too many shows that I absolutely loved cancelled… If the lottery gets cancelled I will be so very angry! I love this show, it captures my attention and it’s different from any other show I’ve seen. Please please PLEEEASE do not cancel this show!
This show is amazing, very interesting and entertaining. Please renew for a second season. Not a disappointment. Keep!
The lottery is a great show . Thrills around each corner. Each episode leaving you wanting for more !!!
NEW SEASON!!!
I love the lottery I use to hate Sunday nights I have been hooked since the first episode and would love to see a second season. Of course that’s about right you get hooked on something only to find out it’s over or gone.
Do not cancel it! I want to know how it all plays out. It kind of reminds me of how corrug our government really is… Keep it going 🙂
The show deserves a second season. Hoping a second season is in the near future.