This evening, ABC aired the season finale of The River. What’s next? Will the TV show return for a second season or will it be cancelled instead?
For those who aren’t familiar with the ABC series, The River follows the search for beloved TV host and explorer (Bruce Greenwood) some six months after he and his team went missing down the Amazon. His wife, son, their crew and a documentary team go after them on what turns out to be a dangerous rescue mission. The cast includes Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope, Eloise Mumford, Paul Blackthorne, Thomas Kretschmann, Daniel Zacapa, Shaun Parkes, and Paulina Gaitan.
Sadly, it’s almost certain that The River will be cancelled. The thriller series debuted back in the February with a pair of episodes. The first hour attracted a 2.6 in the coveted 18-49 demographic with 8.35 million total viewers. By the second hour, 12% of the audience had bailed and the numbers dropped to a 2.3 rating with 6.83 million.
The ratings have been dropping ever since. Last week’s episode drew just a 1.3 rating in the demo with 4.09 million total viewers. Averaging a 1.67 demo and 4.82 million, The River is the lowest-rated drama on the network and has fallen even lower than sure-to-be-cancelled Pan Am. On our network report card, which compares ABC TV show demo ratings, The River gets a “D.”
With ratings like these, there’s just no chance that the alphabet network will order any more installments.
What do you think? Do you think The River should be cancelled? Are you satisfied with the way the story was left? How would you have ended it?
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KEEP IT!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
This makes me sad, feel like this is one of the better shows i’ve watched in a long time….
Don’t cancel the show me and my mom love this show it is so exciting and heart pumping show on ABC. I hope they don’t cancel it . I want more
OMG THEY SHOULD NOT CANCEL IT I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SHOW ITS BETTER THAN ANY TV SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN I WOULD RATHER WATCH IT THE AMERICAN IDOL, DANCING WITH THR STARS, FAMILY GUY AND ANY OTHER TV SHOW . ITS AAAAMAZING
My wife and I thought the show was very thrilling and interesting that kept us wanting more. It would be a shame if it gets cancelled. We would really like to understand the mystery around the source and how they escape.
DO NO CANCEL THIS SHOW! i have enjoyed the story’s plot and acting ability of all characters from the beginning. I stumbled upon it by accident on hulu and was hooked ever since and i think it would be a real shame if it was cut after only the first season PLEASE KEEP IT ON.
If you were to cancel this show, I would be beyond devistated!! This is such a unique show. I NEED IT IN MY LIFE!! All my friends are totally hooked as well!! SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!SEASON 2!!
I’m going to agree with 99.9% of the comments this has. Keep the show!
I loved the River. It kept me wanting more and didn’t want it too end but as usual any show I like they cancel! I think I am going to just stop watching tv and start going back to reading books!
My husband and I have been fans of the show since the beginning. It seemed to slow down after the first two episodes, but then it seemed to be picking up speed again over the last few. We’d be disappointed to see it get canceled at this point. Wish they’d give it one more season to see if it keeps building momentum.
Been watching it ever since the 1st episode this show is amazing its cool its exciting. I dont get why people dont enjoy this show.Its kinda scary and pretty fun to watch with family. The River needs to air back on.
My husband and I loved watching “the river”. I know it may not be for everyone but we like it!!! Love also that comcast had it on so we could watch it the next night!!!
I hope they do not cancel this show! I love it.
It would be stupid for ABC to cancel this show. I find the show to be really different and intelligent compared to some shows that are out there. I guess good shows do get canceled due to the fact that some individuals do not have the patience or intelligence to understand slightly complicated concepts
Sorry if I offended with the “same sex couple” comment….. It’s just that ALL shows have that now and it’s nice to watch something fresh, AND different. I love that it’s suspenseful and exciting!!! (and that’s all It has to be) It’s like being at the movies!!