(Photo: Karljessy Jomphe/Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)
The Transplant team is on the move at NBC. The Canadian medical drama series is relocating to Saturday nights starting this Saturday, May 28th at 8:00 PM. Is the series being cancelled or could it still return for a third season?
The Transplant TV show stars Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson, Ayisha Issa, Linda E. Smith, Torri Higginson, Gord Rand, Nora Guerch, and Ahmad Meree. Doctor Bashir Hamed (Haq) is a charismatic Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine. He and his younger sister, Amira (Gulamgaus), flee their war-torn homeland and become refugees, struggling to forge a new life in Canada. When a horrific truck crash nearly kills a senior doctor right in front of him, Bash saves the doctor’s life and earns a residency in the biggest Emergency Department of the best hospital in Toronto. Bash tries to meet the demands of his new country and a new job, while trying to pay the bills, raise his little sister and carve out a new life for them both in this unfamiliar land. In season two, boss Dr. Jed Bishop (Hannah) has suffered a stroke and Bash and his team must adjust to both new colleagues and new challenges.
Airing on Sunday nights, the second season of Transplant has been averaging a 0.16 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.18 million viewers in the live+same day ratings (includes all DVR playback through 3:00 AM). Compared to season one, that’s down by 64% in the demo and down by 66% in viewership. It’s the lowest-rated series currently on NBC.
The series is produced in Canada by Sphere Media in association with CTV and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group (a part of NBC’s parent company, NBCUniversal).
Transplant was renewed for a third season in February and since NBCUniversal co-produces the drama, it makes sense that one of the corporation’s outlets will release season three in the United States. If viewership is too low to justify airing it on NBC, a move to the Peacock streaming service seems likely. Hulu currently carries the first season and all of the already-released episodes of season two.
What do you think? Have you kept up with the Transplant TV series? Are you hoping that NBC will pick up season three? Would you watch on Hulu or Peacock?
I love this show and would be devastated if it is cancelled. Following Bash raise his sister while trying to maintain his position at the hospital praying that the issue of his medical transcript not being available, makes it a very complicated and drama packed show! The characters are all very talented and I think it needs to be renewed!
I love this show. I just can’t find it when it changed time and date slots
This show is great but after 7 episodes of season 2 it seemed to disappear. A little continuity would probably help engage an audience. Saturday night scheduling isn’t going to help with the 18-49 demographic but what about the rest of us!
I really enjoy the show- a quality production. I was worried about it when the second season seemed to have a delayed airing and was shuffled to a different night- which I was concerned would affect viewership. I never understand why networks seem to doom quality shows to a certain death by the scheduling decisions they make. Hope NBC gives it a chance. I have downloaded the Peacock app and find it easy to operate.
Love transplant!!! Please do not cancel!
Excellent cast, believable storyline, timely intelligent content. Superb show. Please do not cancel
This is the only medical drama I watch. I would watch it regardless of where it is shown
It’s a great medical drama! NBC should give it more exposure than a weekend night when TV watching is down. Give this show a fighting chance.
I love this show. Please don’t cancel it. It is so nice to see a show that deals with “real”people situations. The characters are wonderful. Don’t make this show another casualty of the 18-49 demographic.
For some reason the PTB’s think the 18-49ers are the only ones who matter & spend money.
Transplant is one of the best adult shows for us educated viewers. No stupid games. Just a great show
Too bad if Transplant is cancelled. Would watch if it was on earlier in the evening. Here it is always 10 pm. I get up early so cannot stay up.
This is a great programme and Im looking forward to series no 3 here in the UK
I love Transplant. It’s gritty doesn’t paint everything all pretty. Bashir is a fabulous character as they all are.
I love Transplant! Please don’t cancel it! Too many of my favorite shows are already being canceled and I am angry!
I love the show Transplant, please don’t cancel it.