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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post may be ‘old’ but V needs to come back! great show from start-what, not enough jersey shore for the network? give me a break-disgusting-bring it back!!!
I really looked forward to the show each week. Not knowing the ending is frustrating.
Please bring V back, if nothing more than to provide a conclusion to the story line.
Or was that the plan, to have us drooling for more. Shame on you. Just bring V back.
I loved ‘V’ intensly. I am not a sci-fi persn, but Anna was so ‘human’ and as was her group it is not as sci-fi. I truly hope it is on for another season. I told a lot of my friends about it and after one time watching, they were hooked.
Unfortunately networks recently have made this a habit. If they have a program that is interesting and followed by a different demographic than the standard couch potatoes, they cut it in favor of the more cost effective reality(?) shows and other garbage. I don’t think there has been anything worth watching on the ABC network in years. “V’ was the one program that I found to be somewhat interesting. It took the old NBC version of “V” and took it in a different direction that was a lot more serious and far less sappy! ABC should at least have the… Read more »
One of the best shows on ABC. This show should definitely be renewed for Season Three. A great season finale, please don’t leave us hanging.
The show seemed set to fail… so few episodes in a row then long breaks! Of course you’re going to keep losing your audience. They are going to find other things to watch! My husband and I really enjoyed and looked forward to V. It would be shame for it to end before it’s had a chance to begin. We’d like to continue to watch it!
Finally, we get an amazing show that doesn’t fit the stereotypical mold of a “soap opera”, and I learn that it may be cancelled. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Please give “V” a chance to prove itself!!! I’m so sick and tired of naughty housewives with no morals or even common sense for that matter. I’m sure Public Relations experts agree that there are so many diverse people in the world who are tired of adolescent drama’s that air all night long. Give others’ the chance to enjoy their weeknights as well! I don’t think one hour a week is too… Read more »
V is a fantastic show. It’s one of the few shows that has you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I will be very disappointed if the show gets cancelled. It’s one of the few shows I actually watch.
I love this show! I wasn’t that thrilled about yet another remake when V first aired, but eventually I was hooked! Make more episodes like the season finale and maybe change the time slot and you may get more viewers. Unfortunately you competing with more reality crap, but keeping V is a plus!
This is one of the BEST shows on television today. Many of the shows are mindless dramas (Desperate Housewives for example) This has a great storyline that needs to continue hopefully IF ABC decides NOT to reup it another network will take a chance and continue it. I vote bring it back 100000%
I don’t know how ABC expects shows to hold viewers when they bring alot of problems on themselves. I really think that the show has improved as it has progressed and i agree that it would be rediculous for them to axe it now that it is finally interesting. Also with them not signing contracts with all the cable companies they also lose viewers that would have watched the show. Finally the ratings are also skewed by tivo and dvr’s and cable companies that allow people to view on demand. With all the reality junk on tv today a good… Read more »
We want V, We want V, love it!
Please keep V series going. I love this show.
I love this show and agree that if there were to be more episodes like the finale of the second season then ratings would increase. Don’t cancel it with an ending like that.
Please keep the V to the end.It just started to get interesting and now you’re canceling it ? Just tell them to be more brutal like in the final episode Mothers day and the ratings will increase.People want to see action and violence ! We had enough of the drama.