The aliens came and, despite some ratings challenges, they are staying — for at least one more season. ABC has renewed the V TV show for a second season.
Like the original, the new V revolves around the arrival of aliens to the planet Earth. While the visitors profess that they’ve come in peace, their ulterior motives slowly become clear. The cast includes Elizabeth Mitchell, Morena Baccarin, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch, Logan Huffman, Lourdes Benedicto, Laura Vandervoort, and Scott Wolf.
The series got off to a strong start in November with a 5.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 14.3 million total viewers. At the time, it was the highest rated debut of the 2009-10 season. Unfortunately, a large percentage of those viewers didn’t return for the second week. Episode two brought in a 3.8 rating and 10.7 million.
Week three dropped yet again, to a 3.1 in the demo and 9.26 million viewers. Thankfully, the ratings decline evened off from there. Unfortunately, due to some backstage issues, ABC put the show on hiatus for several months.
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When V returned, the show’s ratings were understandably lower than they had been. Still, the drop could have been far worse than it was — attracting a 2.8 in the demo and 7.03 million viewers. The numbers later slipped to a low of a 1.9 rating and 4.87 million.
But now, in the final weeks of the season, V is starting to show a little growth. Last week’s brought a 2.1 and 5.37 million. This week attracted a 2.3 and 5.69 million. These increases seem to mirror the growth in its lead-in’s viewership (Lost) but they are increases nonetheless.
While it would seem that ABC should realistically cancel V, the network has a tradition of showing some faith in one or two struggling programs each year. It would seem that V is one of those shows. According to executive producer Scott Rosenbaum, ABC has renewed V for a second season of 13 episodes.
Will this gamble pay off? ABC has had mixed results in the past. Samantha Who? didn’t work out while Castle has grown nicely. With an ongoing sci-fi storyline, V isn’t exactly the type of show that’s inviting to new viewers. Perhaps the network has a plan. Time will tell.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that V has been renewed for season two? Are you surprised? What would you do to boost viewership?
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Great show! I look forward to it every week. There is so much they can do with the storyline for a long time. Change it to Thursdays…there is nothing good to watch then.
Yes! I love this show and it def would have been a bummer to see it go. Hopefully the action will intensify over the next season! Can’t wait!
great it’s a good show , hope the network doesn;t mess it up
Hello, I love V, its a great new sci-fi show. The actors are talented and the theme is going =very well, I hope its not cancelled, I look forward to it each week. Please, don’t cancel it for about 5 yrs. Thank you,
Watch V every week.
Sure happy about the renewal.
BUT,
still waiting for some action.
Great show. Just change the time slot to 8:00 pm or 9:00 at the latest.
Agree. How about putting it on Tuesday or Wednesday. There’s nothing to watch on those nights (once LOST is gone that is).
Great Show! Alot better than the Original V: The Seriers. I look forward to this show to play out. We really need to know why they are here. Gotta love the TWO women lead actors. They protray there characters very well. I think Lost viewers will change over when the second season starts.
I would agree change the time slots. It’s going up aginst some good shows. The series did start off a little show but has picked up. I was big fan of the old series and hoping that this one will continue. All the actors and actresses are great. Ann played by (Morena Baccarin) is awesome. She send chills down my spin.
Love V! Elizabeth Mitchell is my hero!!! Morena Baccarin is exceptional!
Awesome news – great show – MUCH better than the original!!!
Go V!!!!!!!!!!!!
Change the time slot. It’s a great show
It would have been a crime for this series not to have continued. We need to find out why these visitors really are here.
I AM THRILLED THAT V IS RETURNING I AM ONE OF THE NEW WATCHERS OF THE SERIES HAVING MISSED THE FIRST HALK.
That’s a TERRIFIC news!GREAT!V deserves a second season!