Last year, ABC Family introduced three new dramas — Twisted, Ravenswood, and The Fosters. Ravenswood (a Pretty Little Liars spin-off) has been cancelled while The Fosters has been renewed. What will become of Twisted?
Airing on Tuesday nights, Twisted is a mystery/thriller series that revolves around 17 year old Danny Desai (Avan Jogia). Six years ago, he was charged with killing his aunt and he ended up spending five years in juvenile detention. Now, he’s been released and has returned to his small hometown in New York. As he tries to resume his life, a classmate is killed and Danny becomes a key suspect. The cast also includes Madelaine Hasson, Kylie Bunbury, Ashton Moio, Kimberly Quinn, Denise Richards, and Sam Robards.
The pilot episode aired as a special preview in March 2013 and drew 1.19 million viewers. It wasn’t a great start but the ratings picked up when the regular season started in June. They quickly fell again but ABC Family ordered 10 additional episodes of Twisted anyway. That decision may have been influenced by the fact that they had recently cancelled Bunheads and The Lying Game.
When the second half of the season kicked off in February and viewership nearly hit a new low, despite the fact that it had popular Pretty Little Liars as a lead-in. Last week, when Twisted no longer had that strong lead-in, viewership hit an all-time low with just 726,000 viewers.
The second half of the season averaged 1.11 million viewers. Ravenswood was cancelled with higher viewership. Based on these numbers, it’s looking unlikely that ABC Family will order a second season of Twisted.
But, what do you think? Are you a fan? Should Twisted be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
8/13 update: ABC Family has cancelled Twisted after one season.
please don’t cancel I love this show
Just one more season so a finale can take place. Why you all leave us hanging like that!
Guys look, I watched this series and I can say is the most unpredictable series ever to gross television. Belive I heard about it late. But I believe people didn’t hear enough about the series. Like it was not made public enough. But I think not renewing the is very sad. Cos thus series should be up there with the best and if not the best. And wanna appreciate the director and writer. You guys killed it. GOOD JOB
Please make more this episode is amazing you all did really good with it and i hope that for your fans you make more.
What I say probably wont matter, but I think they should make more seasons it was a great show, enjoyed by so many. Every episode was exciting thrilling and mysterious everything is unexpected which is great cause most shows/movies are always predictable. And this show was absolutely amazing. The actors are perfect for the roles and great actors/actresses especially Avan Jogia, he is one the greatest actors ever, the producers etc did a fantastic job on this show. I really wish you’d make more seasons or at least a second one..? Please
please keep it I need it
Another season please.
I love this show! Please! Please! Please! Make a season Two, I always look forward to watching it. Come on!
WE NEED ANOTHER SEASON
Keep twisted! We need another season please!!!!!
BRING IT BACK!
BRING BACK TWISTED I NEED TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!!!
Really wish you hadn’t cancelled Twisted. Loved watching the show with my kids. It’s hard to find a show that is appropriate and we all like. The characters (actors) were great! Young and new. Networks give the same actors chance after chance, failed show after failed show. Shows with new and unknown actors may need a little more airtime and a chance to build a following. If you can’t bring back Twisted, please give shows like Twisted a better chance.
I need to see the second season!!!
I absolutely loved twisted!!! I liked the twist and turns and the mystery. They definitely should bring it back! I’m going to be super disappointed if they don’t.