Since June, ABC has been airing a murder mystery reality series called Whodunnit?. Has the show been making a killing in the ratings? Should the network cancel or renew it for a second season?
Whodunnit? follows a group of 13 contestants who have been invited to stay in a Beverly Hills mansion. Guided by host/butler Giles (Gildart Jackson), they try to solve the “murders” of other contestants, uncover the killer’s identity, and survive long enough to ultimately win a $250,000 prize.
The show debuted on June 23rd to a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.05 million total viewers. It wasn’t a very impressive start and the second episode’s ratings dropped more than 20%, to a 1.0 rating and 3.19 million viewers. The numbers have stayed at roughly those levels ever since.
The ratings are pretty lousy but the small audience has remained consistent and loyal. While ABC could justifiably cancel Whodunnit?, something tells me they may give it a second chance anyway.
The network sometimes decides to give struggling shows a bit more time. For example, they could have cancelled Shark Tank after one season but decided to stick with it instead. Their patience was rewarded and it’s grown into a hit show on Friday nights. Whodunnit? might be lucky as well.
But, what do you think? Should ABC renew Whodunnit? for a second season or should they cancel it instead? Have you been watching each week?
they should renew it as I’m thinking about watching it again or even applying to get on the show myself
I’ve been watching this show since the beginning. It’s a little wobbly and the episodes can be inconsistent. It is entertaining as all the players try to piece together the clues and scheming against each other in order to win. The gruesome “deaths” are also entertaining in a very unsettling way. The players all have pretty strong characters and there were some characters that I was sorry got killed off. I am looking forward to next week’s season finale. It’s a little slow in the beginning but it got better as the weeks progress. Definitely should get a second season.… Read more »
Keep the show I am soooo into it
This is a really good show!! KEEP IT! The few people who watch it enjoy it very much so KEEP IT!!!
The cheesiness makes it awesome. Keep it, it’s fun and a bit chilling at some points. A good Sunday night show!
I think the show is awesome, but somewhat predictable as well. Perhaps moving the show during the week would be better or changing the time to eight o’clock. ABC should definately renew Whodunnit.
PLEASE STOP CANCELLING GOOD SHOWS. First it was 666 park ave.. now this? 🙁 give it a chance
Please keep it!! It may be a little predictable, but it’s definitely entertaining! My mom and I have been watching it every sunday since it started. I do agree with some of these other comments that in order to gain more viewers and up the ratings, the producers need to make things a little less predictable. But it can definitely be done! Bring Whodunnit back for season 2!
Refreshing fun and interactive. My teenagers and I look forward to Sunday nights and trying to figure out whodunnit! We are fans.. Keep!
Keep it!! – My whole family loves it. My hubby and I are in our early thirties, my parents are in their late sixties, and my nephew is 20. We all love this show. I love the message boards too. I’m going to miss the other fans after this season.
Best show ever. Please don’t cancel. Renew for 10 more seasons. Murder mysteries never get boring or old. That’s what keeps the audiences glued! It’s lovely. You could cut out the cheesiness but who cares, I love that too. Please keep whodunnit. Anyone at ABC reading?!
Please keep. I love this show
I love the show, it is wonderful! You guys are on the right track, I just wish it wasn’t so predictable. Even I could do better with the deaths. It seems to repeat a lot. The show is great, but if you want a higher rating amp up the game. Make more twist, throw everyone off, not only the players but the watchers. If I had a chance on the show, I would make things a lot more crazy, I mean zombies, really? I do love the show. It is amazing, but could be more inventive, I’m just saying.
Please keep this show around!!! I love the thought of a clue-isc style gameshow/reality show. It brought up such fun time as a kid playing the game Clue, but also as an adult it makes for a fun show to watch. I love a good mystery and hey if you keep it for a second season I would love to be a contestant
Renew whodunnit for a second season!!! I want to be a part if the cast for the second season!!! Great show!!