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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KEEP IT!! It is a good show!!
Yes! Keep this show!!! This is one of the most intelligent shows airing right now.
keep it!!
keep it..its different , exciting and most of all interesting……this is what tv needs……a show that has dark humor, with interesting story lines, a good cast and most of all is entertaining…….no canned laughter like situation comedies that are mindless and a waste of a persons time and mind………..
Please keep!
keep it…it’s well acted and very funny…please
Keep it. I love the two goofy cops. They make the show.
It is interesting, at least give it a season to develop.
I rarely watch a show at the time it airs, I have two dual TIVOs and record shows, then watch them sometime that week. I usually record sitcoms in the bedroom and watch one before going to sleep each night. Longer shows in the living room.
And since USA and the other “cable” networks usually repeat their shows, I will record the cbs/abc/fox/nbc shows when they air and USA/FX at 1 am or whenever.
“The Unusuals” is sexy, stylish and clever. Please, please, please keep running it! I’m sure once people hear more from friends who’ve seen it, they’ll be catching up online and tuning in. Please, I love this show, give it a chance!
keep it it’s a cool show
Here’s another example of a show that’s just started and we’ve just heard about and already ABC is talking about canceling it. ABC needs to rethink its policies.Our family has dish network and can record two shows at a time. With all the great shows on the air, we can’t keep up because they’re all scheduled at the same time. The Unusuals is a great show and should be kept on the air.
We watched the first two episodes, it’s promising. I’m sure it’s too quirky to catch on, so I’m not planning on getting hooked on it, especially after losing Trust Me.
Keep “The Unusuals”. It’s worth giving a chance.
Definitely a keeper
keep it! it’s a good show!