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 re-new Twisted for season two!!! It is a very good show and I love it. I just re-watched season one on netflix.
Another season is needed
I don’t think it should be cancelled besides a lot of people don’t buy cable now, season 1 was just released to Netflix I love it! They should review netflix ratings when considering a new season or not. Netflix is my one stop tv source and has more users than any other tv service provided. This means a lot, I mean hey I would pay a little more if I could get my new episode when I want on netflix, than dealing with cable company’s, where nothing is ever on, and if it is you don’t have time for it… Read more »
Don’t punish me for low ratings! PLEASE, PLEASE bring back Danny, Joe, Lacey and the rest of the wonderful cast of Twisted. This show made me get through bronchitis. It cant just end the way that it did. Season 2! Season 2! Season 2!
you guys can sign this petition for the renewal of the show or u can go on this facebook page and join the millions trying to save this awesome show. http://www.change.org/petitions/abc-family-renew-twisted-for-a-season-two (petition) and https://www.facebook.com/RenewTwisted (facebook page) just copy and paste the links.
Please do another season!
Loved it from ep.1 til Ep19 watchedit on netflix better then all of these reality shows…. husband and i love it.. ps i got a crush on Avan lol
i freaking love this show its awesome ..it should keep going
i love swisted
I truly enjoyed watching this show. I sat and watched the whole season on Netflix finishing it within 2 days. It left me wanting more. It has a very good story line and quickly grasp my attention. Please do come out with the next season.
My husband is 27 years old and he said that is the best show he has seen in a long time please bring it back
PLEASE OH PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THE 2ND SEASON….I NEED TO KNOW IF DANNY AND JO GET TOGETHER BECAUSE THEY WERE MEANT TO BE….AND I WANNA KNOW THE OUTCOME OF CHARLIE BEING IN LOVE WITH HIS HALF SISTER….PLEASE I’M BEGGING YOU NOT TO CANCEL…JUST ONE MORE SEASON IF NOT MORE!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!
I think there should be a second half of the season
Aboslutely love this show ! Please continue. I NEED to know what happens next.
Pppppppllllllllzzzzzzzz make another season!!!! I neeeeeeed to know who got shot and what happened to the son and so many more questions that need to be answered pllllzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
In spite of some missteps in the second half of season one, “Twisted” is an intriguing show with a great cast and much potential. Please give it a chance.