NBC recently unveiled a new mini-series on Thursday nights — The Slap. How’s the show been performing? Is it a big enough success that the network will want to make a second season somehow or, is it a bomb that should be pulled off the schedule?
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 eight-episode series debuted on February 12th to a very disappointing 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 5.13 million viewers. Things got even worse in week two with the numbers falling more than 20%. Last week, the ratings dropped again, falling to a disastrous 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demo with 3.67 million viewers.
It’s clear that The Slap is a big “miss” for NBC and, more importantly, it’s not giving The Blacklist any lead-in support in its new Thursdays at 9pm timeslot.
After tonight’s installment, the network will have four episodes left. While NBC will no doubt let viewers see the remaining episodes, it seems highly unlikely that they’ll leave it in its Thursday night timeslot much longer. A Saturday night burn-off or online release appears to be the most likely scenario.
3/6 update: NBC has cancelled Allegiance and shifted The Slap to the Thursdays at 10pm timeslot for the remainder of its four week run.
4/3 update: NBC has confirmed that The Slap has ended with eight episodes.
But, what do you think? Do you like The Slap? Do you think the network should keep airing it or pull the series prematurely? Why do you think it hasn’t caught on?
I love this show and the choice of actors – one of the best new shows. I don’t think it was promoted enough because my friends had not heard about it.
I love The Slap. The show has amazing talent, especially director, Ken Olin. The acting is top notch and the entire premise is fresh and new. NBC needs to give this one a chance. They gave Seinfeld a chance way back in the day.
This program is definitely one of the best we have seen. We are in the 67-72 age bracket and find very little on tv worth watching. This show is a winner. Make more like it please.
Love this show. Great performances by all. Bring it back please.
I hope there is a 2nd season. I loved this season. It was very different and couldn’t wait for the next week to watch more.
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Please keep this and bring back a 2nd season.
I loved watching the show. Great character development and great acting. I hope it returns as I looked forward to watching it every Thursday night. Curious to see what happens to the characters in the future.
Please bring this back!!! Great character development. There is s much more that can be explored with each of these people involved. Great acting!!
I enjoyed this show very much. It was different than many other shows. The series finale felt like it came a little too soon, but it definitely ended (like it was supposed to). Nothing to bring back, keep, renew, etc.
I agree. It was a perfect amount of time. Just like watching a 2 hour movie or a good book. A beginning to introduce the theme and characters, middle plot thickens and characters develop and a good finish to tie up loose ends. We need more stories written like this by good writers. They dont need to continue with same plot and same characters to be run into the ground forever like many 5 & 6 season shows. I just hope the writers of this show get together and write a new one with a good enough storyline & characters… Read more »
I love this show!!!! Though the season finally was not very good…..did not leave you wanting more!!!!!! Please give it one more try!
Love this show! Sad the time slot did it no favors.
Loved this!!! There is not very many good family drama shows on!! Greatly written . I wish it was longer!
“The Slap” is a wonderful show. Great acting . I love the way each episode focuses on a different character.
This is one of the best shows that has been on t.v. in a long time!!!! Please continue it even though the case was resolved. Every single actor was so amazing!!!!!! It just can’t end. So unfair !!!!!!!!!
Keep the show
Great show! I love how each episode is devoted to one of the character’s backstory and how the slap has affected them. I watched the Australian version on Hulu but did not like the actors/characters nearly as much as I like the American version. Wish there were more than eight episodes, but can’t see it as a recurring series.