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 THIS SHOW ON. I HAVEN’T BEEN THIS EXCITED ABOUT A NEW SHOW IN YEARS AND I NEVER, NEVER WATCH COP SHOWS. IT IS QUIRKY AND CLEVER. AND I NEVER NEVER TYPE IN CAPS.
I think it is better than all the other crap they have on TV now, they would be retarded if they cancelled the Unusuals.
“who ever is rating that show needs to be fired”
Please keep it, very well written and always look forward to it each week. I was looking forward to learning all of the characters back stories.
I whatch every episode, and I truly belive The Unusuals was a fun show to whatch. I am sad alot of the great shows get cancelled. 🙁
It is a shame that this show was cancelled.. I felt ..finally a show worth watching.. It is sad to think that it is gone after only six weeks. Hardly long enough for it to gain viewership. I truly believe had the network given it half a chance it would have succeeded and enjoyed a long run. So much for long-term thinking..
Keep the Unusuals, please!! it’s a well written, funny, quirky show that I really look forward to each week after Lost. PLEASE keep it!!
If it hasn’t been cancelled yet, I would stongly urge the powers that decide these things to keep this show. Great cast and feel. I’ve been watching taped episodes and have really liked this show.
Keep the show. I looked forward to it coming on. It was upbeat and fun to watch. You always cancel the good shows. You could dump the Bachelor and other stupid reality shows.
KEEP THE UNUSUALS……..GIVE IT A CHANCE
Keep it, Keep it! Keep it!! I really like the show – Give it time to develop the character and story line and find an audience. New shows get dumped that have potential and we are left with reality drivil.
Keep this quirky character-driven show. Give it time to find and audience. It’s clever, funny and exciting.
i’m SO disappointed this is cancelled!! not fair!
Give it a chance!! Show had a good story line that was just developing.
It’s a first class show. Maybe it needs a new time slot. But it should and must be kept. Amber Tamblyn was screwed out of Joan of Arcadia by CBS incompetence. She deserves a chance to show her “stuff” on what could very well become a highly popular, if quirky, series.
The Unusuals is a great show that has a cast of very talented actors. It is a nice change of pace from all of the reality shows and tedious programs we are subjected to. The episodes I saw introduced some very interesting characters and engaging story lines. This show should have been given more of a chance by the network folks.
keep this show on greeat show just needs time