NBC had high expectations for their new Thursday night action drama, The Player. Unfortunately, the ratings have not been good and the network has now cut the show’s episode order. Has the series already been cancelled or does it still have a shot at being renewed for a second season next year?
Set in Las Vegas, The Player follows a huge game in which world events are predicted, gambled upon and influenced by a shadowy elite. Controlling the game is the “The Pitt Boss,” a mysterious Mr. Johnson (Wesley Snipes). “The Dealer” is Cassandra (Charity Wakefield) and she recruits rogue FBI agent Alex Kane (Philip Winchester). As “The Player”, Alex is driven by the need to find out who killed his wife. Damon Gupton also stars.
Debuting on September 24th, The Player got off to a poor start in the ratings, averaging a 1.16 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.86 million viewers. The second episode’s numbers were even worse with the installment drawing a 0.95 in the demo and 4.58 million.
Week three’s numbers were worse and then the series hit new lows in week four with a 0.74 demo and 3.99 million. Last week’s episode did a little bit better but the numbers were frankly still terrible.
To be fair, The Player has had to contend with tough competition from NFL football games and ABC’s highly rated How to Get Away with Murder. Unfortunately, NBC doesn’t seem to be cutting this series any slack. While NBC’s Blindspot has received a full season order, the network has cut the The Player’s order down to nine episodes.
They’ve also already committed the show’s timeslot to other programming. In the new year, the Thursdays at 10pm timeslot will be taken over by new series Shades of Blue starring Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta.
Though NBC has not officially cancelled The Player yet, the ratings are so bad that it’s as good as cancelled. Barring a miracle and sudden upturn in the ratings, there’s just no way the network execs will want to order any more episodes.
But, what do you think? Have you been enjoying The Player TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or saved and given more time to prove itself?
The Player – Please Bring The Show Back. Action packed, good storyline.
Are you Serious I’m On Google Like Where The Player TV Show And You Guys Are Talking About Ratings??????Please Bring The Show Back !!!!!Its So Much Action And Drama You’re Like On Every Episode!!!!!
Oh no… just finished the series…. bring it back. There are enough crime drama. Love that this was different. What does Ginny do.. why does she have a secret room. Answers…..
I loved this show it was very good and had action in it. I loved the fight scenes. I do believe the story line good be a little bit better though.
That was a damn good show! I’m sick of them cancelling the good ones. Some of these execs need to get the stick out their azz!
like seriously, bad ratings!!???? from where??? my goodness i cant believe a good thrilling series like this will be set aside for more junk to be left on air. why? i can’t believe this. this is a very entertaining series with great future. promote it and it will stand out.
Im guilty everyone! I recorded series to watch later because I didnt have time. My bad! Apologize to everybody. I loved the series after just completing them all. Im used to networks taking off the shows that like. Thats why I record them so I cant get attached. It was a great Show, but who am I.
What in the hell is NBC doing? Bring the show back!!! That is one show that is action packed compared to all the other bullswanky that’s on TV these days. Nothing but drama filled shows are exhausting the airwaves and I’m sick of it. Please bring the Player back. Trust and believe, people will catch on to it. You just haven’t promoted it well. Take that up with your team, not the viewers.
Please bring the,show back. You keep cancelling the action packed shows. People are tired of viewing shows that always have a homosexual story line like Empire. Entertainment is what the fans want and Wesley sex appeal is,mesmerizing.
Yes please bring it back! It was competing with football. Give it a chance! I like it better than shade of blue. I don’t even watch that.
I think this a great fast paced thrill ride. I hope it is brought back.
thought the show was entertainment unlike any other tv serial. Good fight scenes for winchester’s followup to his strike back character
I loved The Player! Thought it was a great, entertaining show with an interesting twist on gambling!! & I thought the chemistry between Alex & Cassandra was perfect!! I LOVED THE SHOW!! I’m sad it’s gone!!
Great show with edge of your seat action and suspense. Bring it back please!
This was a good show. Bring it Back!!