It’s not like there was any question but NBC has confirmed that there won’t be a second season of The Slap, their low-rated Thursday night mini-series. The series ended as it began — with poor ratings.
On The Slap TV show, a birthday celebration comes to an abrupt halt when a man slaps another couple’s misbehaving child. It’s a small action that ends up deeply affecting all involved. The cast for the mini-series includes Peter Sarsgaard, Thandie Newton, Uma Thurman, Makenzie Leigh, Zachary Quinto, Dylan Schombing, Thomas Sadoski, Melissa George, Brian Cox, Lucas Hedges, Maria Tucci, Marin Ireland, and Penn Badgley.
The series got off to a very poor start in the ratings in February with the debut garnering a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.13 million viewers. The numbers took a big fall in week two, dropping more than 25% in the all-important demo.
The network cancelled their Thursdays at 10pm series, Allegiance, after five episodes and shifted The Slap to that later timeslot to finish out its run. The eight episodes ended up averaging a low 0.8 rating in the demo with 3.62 million viewers.
NBC promoted The Slap as a mini-series but, if it had been a ratings smash, they surely would have figured out a way to bring it back for a second season — potentially like “limited series” like Fargo or the UK’s Broadchurch. With such terrible ratings, that wasn’t going to happen and the network has confirmed that last night’s episode is indeed the last of the series.
What do you think? Did you like The Slap? Why do you think the ratings weren’t better? Would you have watched a second season of these characters?
Loved the program. Would definitely have watched season 2. Don’t think it was promoted to its demographic very well at all. Had NBC advertised it as more of a night time soap opera (think Dallas, Dynasty, etc) than a mini-series, the show may have had a chance.
Loved watching this show. The slap was real life,relatable,made you think,engage in conversation,and entertaining. So,of course it’s taken off. Please put it back on,yes,net flicks!! NBC don’t assume all of us are stupid,or want to watch shows that do not challenge our minds,values,relationships.
I thought The Slap was well done – we all know an overprotective mother who breast feeds way to long an so it was refreshing to have a show about the new “bubble” parenting. I thought Quinto was doing an amazing job as well as Saarsgaard. I’m disappointed it’s cancelled.
I was looking forward to another season. It was a great show; in fact I tried to persuade others to watch it. However when you give the details from the first episode, it’s alarming. People don’t want reality for real. The fact that this older guy is perving over the young baby sitter, and another cheater, millionaire, woman-abusing guy smacks a bad ass breastfed 5-6 year old kid, and a gay, suicidal teenager had to testify to put things into perspective for them. Things actually happen and it’s usually one thing that leads to a series of hidden events. America… Read more »
Pissed that there is no slap 2. ♡♡♡♡ it
I did not enjoy this show. Please get your kids under control before the slaps happen. Will Slap Again 4/10
Haha have you seen this spoof of The Slap? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04SJDL-yEQo
I loved this show and I’m upset it didn’t get w chance at 2nd season. I had a feeling thought because it was a show that wasn’t like others, which made it good!! Maybe Netflix can pick it up and they can finish!! Or maybe nbc can not air it on television but have it on their app to view
Upset too! I loves it!! Unique series, w/ a twist, kept me interested the whole season.. Melissa George casted in a comedy series now.. Will be hard to watch.. I want to see Rosie from The Slap
Upset also!! I loved it.. Unique, series.. W/ a different twist, kept me interested all the time watching it.. Melissa George has been casted in a comedy/hospital of sort setting series.. Will be hard to watch! I want Rosie from THE SLAP 🙁
Upset that The Slap won’t have a second season…..I, for one, enjoyed it…..poo poo on you NBC!!!
This show was bad. I for one did not enjoy it.
Loved it! Definitely would’ve watched a second season. Loved the layers and dynamics of the relationships that were tested
Loved it….want more!
I too loved this series and am disappointed that it’s not coming back on. It was engaging and right on. Please bring it back.
I didn’t realize it was canceled and am very disappointed. I was looking forward to more.