It’s crunch time for Timeless and Blindspot. Deadline reports both series will be meeting about new seasons with NBC soon.
Blindspot, which stars Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton, will return on March 22nd. Ratings for the thriller drama have declined significantly since season one. Season two has earned an average rating of 1.10 in the 18-49 demo with 5.205 million viewers. For comparison, season one averaged a 1.83 rating in the 18-49 demo and a total of 6.92 million viewers.
Meanwhile, Timeless has problems beyond low ratings. The freshman series is currently the subject of an ongoing copyright lawsuit between NBC and the Spanish media company Onza Entertainment.
When asked about the time travel drama, NBC chief Jennifer Salke said the network loves the show:
We love Timeless. It’s a great performer. I thought it could benefit from an earlier timeslot but we have Blindspot earlier so there’s just going to be some decisions based on the pilots — and there’s not that many pilots.”
According to Deadline, the creators of both Timeless and Blindspot will meet about new seasons with NBC next week.
Update: Timeless co-creator Shawn Ryan has tweeted that they’ll be pitching to NBC on April 2nd.
What do you think? Do you watch Timeless and/or Blindspot? Do you think NBC should renew one or both?
Timeless is a good show with substance and deserves renewal. Blindspot is very weak and needs to go.
Timeless deserves renewal. There are a million cop shows, without law suits from others. This show already has a good following for it’s initial season, and this will only grow when it’s aired across the pond in Europe. This show has a likeable cast, loveable storylines and so many educational historical times for them to visit. The possibilities are endless!! Please keep this show on air NBC #RenewTimeless
I hope Timeless stays a long time. There are so many places in history they can go
Shawn Ryan confirmed that they’re going to pitch S2 next month as planned, not next week: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanTV/status/839743664213610496 Maybe it’s a typo on your side?
They should definitely keep Timeless. Entertaining AND educational, a very rare combination in todays’ TV world.
Thanks for the comment. Deadline reported that season two would be pitched next week. I’ll add a correction.
Blindspot was rewarded for its good season by being placed in NBC’s worst timeslot. Timeless couldn’t use having The Voice to its advantage, and it’s ratings(AND THE SHOW) both STINK something BRUTAL I don’t know if Blindspot will be back despite NBC treating it like garbage, but TIMELESS has to go. Only a 1.1 with the help of The Voice? Disgusting.
I love the show Blindspot. I feel like it would have better ratings last year if it was not paired against other top shows! It keeps you in suspense on every episode and you never know what the story line is going to play out next. We love this show and never miss an episode when it is aired. PLEASE KEEP IT ON!
Please renew BOTH Blindspot and Timeless! They are both great shows! I look forward to them every week! 2 of the BEST shows on TV.
I haven’t seen Blindspot, . . . But Timeless is SO GOOD!!!!!!!
PLEASE!! Renew both shows I am a faithful watcher of both!! I do not fall into your 18-49 category, but I still watch!! Come ON!
Y E S!!! Another season for Timeless AND Blindspot!! Another season to watch Sullivan Stapleton!!!!!! I do seriously hope BOTH of these get renewed. I LOVE BLINDSPOT.
Timeless is the best new show this year. This may be the only way some kids learn a little history. As for Blindspot, the acting is terrible.
I love timeless! One of my favorite shows. Please don’t cancel it!
Blindspot should be renewed! Great show that entertains and educates. So hoping for good news from NBC!
Please renew Timeless, we look forward to it every week!
We love Timeless, please renew it!