Networks like ABC have done very well with reality shows like The Bachelor. Will Lifetime have similar ratings success with UnREAL, a scripted drama series about the making of a dating series? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
UnREAL revolves around the behind-the-scenes drama of a popular dating reality show. The cast includes Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer, Craig Bierko, Josh Kelly, Siobhan Williams, Freddie Stroma, Nathalie Kelley, Johanna Braddy, Breeda Wool, Ashley Scott, and Arielle Kebbel.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
7/7 update: Lifetime has renewed UnREAL for a second season. Details here.
Final season averages: 0.27 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 700,000 total viewers.
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What do you think? Do you like the UnREAL TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I think unreal sucks!!! I think it should be cancelled!!! It’s seams to be all about sex! I mean come on now this ain’t HBO its lifetime for god sakes!! I don’t mind a little sex or romance in my shows but every time I try to watch it someone is always taking off their clothes. The actors suck and so does the plot! At least to me it does! Hope it gets cancelled and the replace it with a better show!
I mean they replace it!!
I think this show is fantastic! I can’t believe how invested I am in all of the subplots and story lines already after only five episodes! I honestly tuned in just because I love shiri appleby, but the show is fantastic all around!
Great show….I mean GREAT SHOW!!!
Releasing the first four episodes online Before they air obviously = Poor Tv Ratings
Lets see what happens after EP5
After last nights episode I will no longer be watching this show. I think you have crossed the line as to what is acceptable for television viewing. What is wrong with you people????
It’s less about what is acceptable and more about what is really happening behind the scenes on these reality TV shows. Though they do try to have some aspects of outside life, most of the show is focused on the reality tv and that’s what happens. Sure, not everything happens exactly the way that they portray it on the show, but for every single reality show that they’ve had, the exact same situation has happened to at least 30% of them. This is more about showing people what’s behind the scenes rather than showing what YOU want to believe is… Read more »
Love this show!
This show is actually good. It has quality acting with Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer and Arielle Kebbell. Also good story lines, plots, and characters. This show is a guilt pleasure and I love it! Of course the 1st season won’t get as good ratings because people still need to discover the show . Obviously as it goes on (gets better and better *wink wink) people will start to talk about it more and start watching. As long as Lifetime Network advertises the show show be good. They just need to be better at promoting the show. Love the show and… Read more »
unREAL is the first show I have ever watched on Lifetime. All because of the NPR report a few weeks ago. Different from any other show. Hope it makes it!
Great show! Sheri Applelby is terrific
this show is really well done, I cannot agree with any of these negative comments. i would say this is the best show in the last 5 years of north american television. thank you writers good job
This show is sooo completely awesome. The actors are doing a great job and the plot between the characters is making me can’t wait for the next episode. Ive worked on a tv show or two in my life and that was kindergarten compared to all this drama. This is real life. There are dumb and shallow people out there (sadly a loooot of them), and this show depict that side excellently and then there are those who need to play that to survive. There are also those who need to be cruel biatches in order to survive and then… Read more »
I think it’s fantastic great dialog I thought it was like something I’d see on HBO love it!!!
Sorry to see the negative comments. I like Appleby and wish she could be cast properly where she can shine. Don’t guess there is much hope for a Roswell reboot though. lol
Totally agree. Would love to see a Roswell reboot.
Was looking forward to seeing Shiri Appleby again but can’t say I was impressed with the show. I’ll watch a couple more but really doubt it makes it. But that’s just me and I’ve been wrong before.
This is a stupid show about stupid people played by ridiculous people. Who is your target market 6 year olds?
I would like to cancelled are two shows on ABC are the Bachelor and the Bachelorette which are nothing but a group of people doing nothing but drink and make fools out of themsevles. They never get married are really fall in love any way. Only do it for the money.
i really think this show ain’t gonna make it past 3-4 weeks. it really sucks bad. who came up with this idea?