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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I really enjoyed this show. Please don’t cancel it!
One show does not a fan make! Give us time to get to know the characters.
keep this show. i loved this show. it’s hilarious and aber tamblyn is fantastic.
keep it
please dont cancel this show i loved it plz dont cancel it.
Cancel it and bring back Eli Stone in its place.
I SAY CANCEL THE UNUSUALS!!!!! THIS SHOW COULD NOT HOLD MY INTEREST FOR 5 MINUTES. I CONTINUED WATCHING FOR 15 MINUTES TOTAL AND I HAVE TO SAY PLEASE CANCEL THIS CRAP AND PUT BACK “LIFE ON MARS”. NOW THAT;S A GREAT SHOW. THE ACTORS ARE REALLY TALENTED AND FEEL REAL. PLEASE PUT BACK LIFE ON MARS, I;M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT FEELS THAT WAY. SIGN PETITON TO KEEP LIFE ON MARS GOING.
Keep it…please, give it a chance before another show gets canceled before it has a chance to find its audience. Great cast!
I dvrd so I guess that counts as watching? I liked it, edgy dialog and characters, good potential for quirky character developement and it wasn’t reality TV – I am sick to death of Survivor, Idol and the Bachelor type shows, and my new UNFAVORITE – The Cougar – give me a break!
Keep this one!
I liked the premiere. It was fun in a way that a lot of cop dramas are not and the caracters have some very odd things going on. I like that, I vote keep it.
[…] another New York based crime show? Maybe. Yes, the numbers were really low last Wednesday. (There are already rumors that ABC might cut the show early and just move on.) But what the hell? Right?! […]
Although ‘The Unusuals’ is yet another crime drama diving in amongst well established shows like the CSI’s, Law and Orders, Without a Trace, and new arrivals such as Southlands, I found its dark humour to set it far above the rest.
The individual idiosyncrasies and the way in which they are incorporated into the characters within this setting will make for great viewing. It is just a shame that more people cannot see its potential.
I enjoyed The show, it was different in a good way. It was funny through the quirkyness of the characters, not lame jokes stuffed down your throat. I say keep it, the show has a great cast and I would love to see the development of the characters. Make the right choice ABC. Be original and go with your gut.
I loved it! Dark humor, great cast, it has me hooked. At the very least allow the 10 episodes to air.
screw the show… it is on ABC so i hope i tanks..
as a matter of fact, i wish the entire network of ABC would tank