Last night, ABC’s The Unusuals debuted in the post-Lost timeslot. The network’s had high hopes for the quirky crime drama but many critics have deemed it to be “usual” fare at best. What do viewers think?
The Unusuals revolves around a unique group NYPD detectives that all have secrets. They also have twisted senses of humor, which is helpful since every day could be their last. The series stars several TV show veterans like Amber Tamblyn (Joan of Arcadia), Adam Goldberg (Head Cases), Harold Perrineau (Oz), and Terry Kinney (thirtysomething), as well as Jeremy Renner, Kai Lennox, Josh Close, and Monique Gabriela Curnen.
Last night, the Unusuals premiere attracted 6.84 million viewers and a 2.2/6 rating/share in the 18-49 demographic. That’s better than last week’s Life on Mars finale in overall viewers (5.86 million) but it’s essentially the same rating/share in the demo. These aren’t the numbers that ABC was hoping for.
On top of that, there was a significant drop off midway through the episode. There were 7.44 million watching when the episode began and by 10:30, 1.19 million had dropped off. That’s not a good indication that those people will return next week.
Considering that a premiere typically represents a show’s best numbers, none of this is a very good sign for the show’s future.
Did you watch the show and if so, will you be back for more? Worth keeping or time to let it go already?
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ABC u really do suck and don’t know a good show when its on, u need to relate to young people not old ones like you!!! The unusuals rocked and i tapes it so i would have every episode, ABC sucks!!!! you should keep the show!
Seriously? Seriously? How can The Unusuals be canceled? It has been one of the better shows I have seen in a while – quirky, funny, serious, good characters. Yay, I get to watch more reality tv. BRING BACK THE UNUSUALS MORONS!
We both love this one! Amber Tamblin is fabulous and the show is quirky and fun and interesting. I love the guy who thinks he lives in his vest, and his partner and the guy who speaks about himself in the third person!!!
Keep the show!!!!!!!!!!
I will NOT watch leno @ 10! LEAVE ON THE UNUSUALS. It is a terrific show. Everyone is great!
KEEP IT KEEP IT KEEP IT
My brother, mom and myself are all big fans of The Unusuals. If this is the series finale then we will be extremely upset. It’s a great show with great characters and interesting stories. Please don’t cancel it!!
My husband and I love this show and we will continue to watch as long as it is on. Please don’t cancel it. These characters are fun and refreshing.
This is a show we looked forward to every week. ABC is wlling to air garbage like Wipeout, and they cancel a gem like this? Around this house, we feel there is nothing, but nothing, on in that time slot except The Unusuals. I was shocked to see the words “Series Finale.” I sincerely hope they are either renewed in another time slot, or picked up by another network. I mean, really. Bring back The Unusuals!!!!!!
Life is bad enough..but this was a good show,,and it was funny also…they fought evil,,his buddys at his side..it was good..and they should bring it back..there is nothing worse than finding a show you really liikeand then they cut it after one season.they did they same thing with Dresden Files which was reall good.They cut things to quick before it has a chance..just to bring in some crap
I hope they bring the unusuals back .it was a good show. They always take the good ones out and leave the crap. like the reality shows. The way the world is we have enough reality. it was a good show, funny too…and caring.
If ABC keeps cancelling good shows – like Pushing Daisies and Life on Mars – now the Unusuals…they’ll be nothing left to watch on that network. What’s the matter ABC, don’t you like quirky? Seems a lot of us do! Give The Unusuals another chance!
My husband and I love this entertaining show and watch it every week. We are very disappointed that it will not be coming back. The networks keep all of the drivel and stupid reality shows (for those who don’t have a life), and then cancels promising new shows like this. What a shame!
I have really enjoyed The Unusuals. I’ve watched every episode, and am sad to hear it is cancelled. I hope it gets picked up by another network. I’ll be watching it again if it gets a second chance. The show was interesting, funny, sad and seemed true to life, with characters that you connected with right away. What a shame to see it end.
Please give this show another chance..its one of the best new shows on.
It would be nice to have more shows like this and less of reality junk on tv.
As and ex NYPD Detective its the best Cop show since NYPD Blue and Barney Miller. Been There done that and it;s funny. They have ony scratched the surface of the kooky and sad world of the police. Don’t let this one slip away