One of the producers of the new V thinks there’s still a chance that TV show will be renewed for season three. On the show’s official Facebook page, Steve Pearlman wrote: “Despite what you read online, the ratings for V have been OK and the show has a chance of being renewed for a third season.” Is that really true?
For season one, V ended up averaging a 2.25 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 5.7 million average viewers. It was “on the bubble” but ended up being renewed for season two. ABC has a history of taking a chance on struggling freshman shows and decided to bet on this one over lower-rated FlashForward. Sometimes the network’s gambling pays off (Castle) but usually, it doesn’t (Samantha Who?, Better Off Ted, October Road, etc.).
After ABC ordered 13 episodes for season two, the network cut it back to 10 installments. That’s not a good sign but ABC execs supposedly felt they just wouldn’t need as many episodes because of the bevy of original programming they already have. Lots of this season’s new and returning shows haven’t even premiered yet because there’s no room on the schedule.
So far this season, V has been pretty consistent and has averaged a 2.0 in the demo and 6.02 million viewers. While that’s an increase in total viewers, that’s a drop in the key demo which is what really counts. V is currently the second-lowest rated scripted show on the network, just above Detroit 1-8-7 and just below No Ordinary Family.
So, Pearlman is indeed correct that a third season is still possible but, unless the ratings improve, it seems unlikely. ABC gave the series a chance last time and the risk hasn’t paid off for them so far. The ratings have dropped, not improved. If they’re going to take a gamble on a struggling show for next season it would make more sense to try another one.
What do you think? Will the V ratings improve? Will ABC give the series another chance — season three — or will it be cancelled?
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V has definitely gotten better this season, more action, more plot advancement. I would also prefer a season 2 of Flash Forward, that was a more interesting and thought provoking show, but probably too confusing for the masses. If V does keep getting better, a 3rd season would be nice. Considering that Off The Map is getting so much attention, if this is what we have to look forward to, I will take V over most of what has been coming along.
Well, the 16 year olds arent watching, so you know what will happen–V is cancelled, and “Something something Dance” will be on instead.
i also forgot to add that Elizabeth Mitchell is very hot V would not be the same without her
I like the show but there needs to be more action or suspense…. or something. It just seems like it has been the same thing since it started. There has really been no plot advancement and as much as I want to like the characters there is not one of them that I feel connected to.
ABC may like to take chances, but it’s usually because they messed up in the first place. The writer’s strike messed up shows like Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money and ended abruptly in Dec. 2007. Instead of ABC having those shows come back in a timely manner for spring, they waited 9 whole months and then did not even do an ounce of advertising. I saw the same thing happen with Eli Stone and now V. They aired 4 episode of V in Nov. 2009 and for 4 months it was gone. Only to have 5 second promos for… Read more »
I really want this show to work, but it is so low budget that it is killing me. The last few episodes have had some serious problems with sound (wierd echoes, changes in pitch), and the special effects are laughable… some of the effects from the original series are better than some of the stuff they are doing now. The scene with the device that was trying to detect the soul is a prime example of just how bad this is… The sub-plot is pretty bad too… OK they are here to prolong their race by forcibly breeding with humans…… Read more »
I, too, would rather be watching season 2 of “Flash Forward”! I only watch “V” because I adore Elizabeth Mitchell – and miss seeing her on “Lost”! But I missed a good portion of the first episode, simply because I fell asleep, but I thought – hey, I’ll catch it online! Boy was I really surprised to find that ABC wasn’t letting it be seen – what a stupid thing to do if you want ratings to be good for a show! I couldn’t care less if they got rid of it – not exactly a show to cry over!… Read more »
it would suck if we don’t find out if they destroy earth or not i hope v returns again before the end of the year for season 3 & ratings are not acurette don’t forget about other networks that play the show & also for millions of views on youtube & torrent sites the show is more popular than the studios think
I was a fan of both FlashForward and V, but I’d rather have V. Now I see that it might be a choice between renewing No Ordinary Family or V (or, heck, maybe they’ll cancel them both). Well, I watch both No Ordinary Family and V, but I have to say the choice is clear: V is definitely a higher quality show — a more interesting show — in all respects, even if neither show can stack up to past great sci-fi/super-powered shows of the ’90s. I’m ~still~ re-watching DVDs of Star Trek: Deep Space 9 and Buffy the Vampire… Read more »
Just cancel it already. We all know it’s gonna happen, he’s just got some wishful thinking thats it.
For those that havent actually watched the show, the show seems like it is now starting to get interesting and more engaging. Typical ABC wants to pull a good show. Obviously, I would rather have a Season 2 of Flashforward too but I guess this is the best we can get. If they decide not to renew, I say the directors take the show to another network such as CW.
I was really looking forward to Season 2 of V. However, my schedule is very erratic so I usually am able to watch episodes on TV 50% of the time.. and then I catch up on the other 50% online on hulu.com or the channel website. I already missed the V premiere and was disappointed to find out that ABC pulled it from Hulu. Instead, I saw an ad for The Cape and I’ve started to watch that instead.
I doubt it will be back after the episode chop–although Southland is in it’s 3rd season and that had UK-sized first 2 seasons. Like the previous commented said, I’d rather gave FlashForward S2!
It’s hardly a “great” show per say, but I’ve seen every episode so far and do find it to be at least likeable, and I do agree with the many people who say season 2 has improved on season 1 so far. So, I’d like to see it renewed, but I won’t even be close to heartbroken if it doesn’t. And above all else, I’d still rather be watching season 2 of “FlashForward” instead.
I really want V to make it. The shows are getting better, too. But there seems too be scant promotion.