Weekly Roundup: Ratings results and status updates on all the currently airing sci fi & fantasy shows as well as those still awaiting word on their fates. For the latest ratings updates throughout the week, be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site
Ratings Results of Interest: On Sunday, AMCs The Walking Dead returned from its Winter hiatus and posted a 1.2 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 3.5 million total viewers. That is up from where it ended in Fall and closer to the numbers it was posting at the beginning of the season. Expect the numbers to drop in the coming weeks because that is the typical trend, but this one has already been renewed for an eleventh season and will almost certainly stick around for at least a twelfth year.
Over on Starz, Outlander improved slightly to a 0.13 rating with 787K total viewers. In last weeks post I had forgotten that the show has already been renewed for a sixth season, and I would still expect it to stick around beyond that. Over on BBC America, Doctor Who improved slightly to a 0.15 rating with 524K total viewers. All indications are that a thirteenth season of that show will be on the way next year.
On Friday, MacGyver slipped to a 0.6 rating with 5.8 million total viewers for CBS, but that one is still doing fine for a Friday show. Over on The CW, Charmed held steady at a 0.2 rating with 719K total viewers and it has already been renewed for a third season.
On Wednesday, Syfys The Magicians improved a tick to a 0.10 rating with 328K total viewers, but that show remains firmly On the Bubble at this point. On Tuesday, History Channels Project Blue Book slipped to a 0.17 rating with 1.1 million total viewers, but it did not have its usual strong lead-in from Curse of Oak Island.
On Monday, NBCs Manifest held at a 0.6 score with 3.7 million total viewers. That ratings number in the demo looks a little bit light and is below the networks current average for non-sports, non-special, non-repeat programming. But it continues to be a top-performer in delayed viewing, so I am still counting it as safe for now.
Most of the rest of the shows held mostly even with prior performance or did not air new episodes. You can see the full ratings results for the week at this link, and be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site for the latest results and breaking news and to join the #CancelledSciFiArmy as we fight to save our sci fi shows. For more info on what the ratings mean and how I use them to gauge the status of a show, check our our Cancelled Sci Fi FAQ Page. Ratings Source: ShowBuzzDaily
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Below are the status updates for all the currently airing shows or those still awaiting word on their fate, including those on the streaming services. You can click through to the show pages to see week-over-week ratings results (where available) and find out more information about the series. You can see the status of all the currently airing and returning sci fi TV shows at our Cancellation Watch Page.
Currently Airing / Streaming Shows:
Avenue 5 (HBO, Status Renewed): This show has not found much of an audience yet, but HBO has given it a second season renewal which should give it some time to build up its viewership.
Batwoman (CW, Status Renewed): While probably not the breakout hit The CW hoped for, this show is currently its second highest rated Fall entry. As expected, it has been renewed for a second season and I would expect it to stick around beyond that. More on that at this link.
Black Lightning (CW, Status Renewed): Over the past five-plus years, once a show has made it past its second season on The CW, it almost always sticks around for at least seventy episodes no matter the ratings. Black Lightning will reach that point by its fifth season. It has been renewed for a fourth season and expect a fifth to follow. More on that at this link.
Charmed (CW, Status Renewed): The numbers were down a bit in Fall for this show because of its move to Fridays, but it should do well in digital viewing like it did last season (The CW pays more attention to those stats than the other broadcast networks). It has been renewed for a third season.
Doctor Who (BBCA, Status Renewal Likely): The same-day ratings are down for this show in the States and over in Britain, but dont expect that to result in cancellation. Word is the Jodie Whittaker is set to return for another season, so expect more adventures for the Doctor.
Dracula (Netflix, Status Renewal Possible): This one is billed as a mini-series but there is always a chance that it could be extended for a second round of episodes or more. Its fate is likely more heavily dictated by its viewership over in Britain.
The Flash (CW, Status Renewed): This show remained as The CWs top-rated show in Fall and will now take up the torch for the Arrow-verse shows with Arrow coming to an end. It has been renewed for a seventh season, and it could stick around a year or two beyond that. More on that at this link.
Into the Dark (Hulu, Status Renewed): This horror-movie-a-month anthology continues to draw good buzz in its second season and Hulu could keep it around for another year or so.
Legacies (CW, Status Renewed): This show has returned even with last years numbers and is currently one of The CWs better performers. It should continue to do well in digital viewing like it did last season (The CW pays more attention to those stats than the other broadcast networks) and as expected it has been renewed for a third season.
Legends of Tomorrow (CW, Status Renewed): This show was renewed for a sixth season ahead of its fifth year premiere, but there is a good chance that it will wrap after the 2020-21 season. More on that at this link.
Locke and Key (Netflix, Status Renewal Possible): As with any new show on Netflix, this one has a decent chance of getting a second season renewal. And there are already rumors that the streaming service has given a greenlight to that and a third season as well.
MacGyver (CBS, Status Renewal Possible): This show has returned with numbers that are good for a CBS drama, especially one that airs on Fridays. If it does not slip too much, it could be on track for a fifth season reenwal.
The Magicians (Syfy, Status On the Bubble): The numbers are down for this show and Syfy has yet to have a series last beyond its fifth season. Consider this one vulnerable at this point and fans may want to stage a Call to Action on the social networks to bring more attention to it and perhaps interest another venue in picking it in the case of a cancellation.
Manifest (NBC, Status Renewal Possible): The numbers for this show have slipped some, but it continues to be one of the top performers across the broadcast networks in delayed viewing. As long as its same-day numbers do not slip much more, it should be okay.
Nancy Drew (CW, Status Renewed): The CW certainly hoped this would be a hit in Fall, but it has not quite worked out that way. But apparently it is making up the slack in digital viewing and the Happy Net likes to renew shows instead of cancelling them, so this one will be back for a second season.
Outlander (Starz, Status Renewed): The viewership is down for this show in its fifth season, but it is likely making up some of the slack with delayed and digital viewing. This is an established franchise for Starz that appeals directly to its female-skewing audience, and it has already been renewed through its a sixth season. Dont be surprised if it continues beyond that as well.
Primal (Adult Swim, Status Renewal Possible): This shows numbers are decent for a cable series these days, especially one airing at midnight. Five more episodes are planned for the first season and will air in 2020. If the numbers remain where they are at, Adult Swim could bring this one back for a second season.
Project Blue Book (History, Status Renewal Possible): This show has returned down a little bit from its first season numbers, but it is still doing well for a basic cable series these days, especially in the total viewers metric (which the History Channel pays more attention to since it skews to an older audience). If it does not slip too much in the coming weeks, it should be on track for a third season renewal.
Riverdale (CW, Status Renewed): The numbers have slipped for this show in its fourth season premiere, but it likely makes up the gap in digital viewing which its network pays attention to (unlike the other broadcasters). It has been renewed for a fifth season and could stick around beyond that.
Star Wars The Clone Wars (Disney+, Status Final Season): This will be the final season forStar Wars: The Clone Warsand will wrap up the major storylines from the series. Dont be surprised if some specials / movies or a spin-off focusing on Ahsoka show up on Disney+ in the coming years, though.
Supergirl (CW, Status Renewed): This show has been renewed for a sixth season, but dont be surprised if that is announced as its last at some point. More on that at this link.
Supernatural (CW, Status Final Season): After a record-busting fifteen-year run, this show will finally be coming to an end. But dont be surprised if The CW has a spin-off from this one on the schedule for next season.
The Walking Dead (AMC, Status Renewed): Yes, this show is at series-low ratings levels, but it is still one of the top-rated scripted shows on television and it has made it past the point where same-day (or even delayed / digital) viewing numbers dictate its fate. It has already been renewed for an eleventh season, and expect more to follow. More on that at this link.
War of the Worlds (Epix, Status Renewed): This is a French-made series and its viewership in Europe more heavily dictates its fate (and no ratings numbers are currently available for its run on EPIX). It has already been renewed for a second season and could stick around for a year or two beyond that.
Season Ended But Still Awaiting Renewal / Cancellation Decision:
Black Mirror (Netflix, Status Renewal Possible): There has been no word on this show since its fifth season debuted in June. Netflix tends to end its originals around the three season mark, but this is one of the streamers flagship originals and they make an event out of the release of each season. I expect at least a couple more seasons from this one.
Castle Rock (Hulu, Status: Renewal Possible): This season-long horror anthology series released is second season in Fall and could very well be on track for a third year renewal. But the streaming service has been quiet about its status since wrapping up in December. A Call to Action from fans on the social networks could help nudge Hulu execs in the direction of a renewal as they currently consider its fate.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix, Status Renewal Possible): This show has been well-recieved thus far (currently holding an 86% Fresh Rating and 94% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes) and has a decent chance of returning for a second season if the creative team wish to continue the story.
Emergence (ABC, Status Cancellation Likely): This is one of ABCs lowest-rated dramas based on same-day ratings, and despite strong delayed viewing gains early on, those have dropped to where they are likely no longer helping the show. At this point I am moving it to Cancellation Likely and fans should make a Call to Action RIGHT NOW if they want to save it.
Harley Quinn (DCU, Status Renewal Possible): As with the other streaming services, DC Universe does not reveal its viewership numbers. But Harley Quinn should prove popular based on the early buzz. And even if WarnerMedia decides to shut down the DCU platform, I would expect this one to move to the upcoming HBO Max service.
The I-Land (Netflix, Status Renewal Possible): Early reactions to this show have not been good as it is currently at a 8% Fresh Rating and 34% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. There has been no word on this one since its debut, so it could follow Daybreak (see above) as another one-and-done Netflix original.
Impulse (YouTube, Status On the Bubble): This YouTube original is not well known in the sci fi community and it received its second season renewal prior to that streaming service changing its strategy with is scripted originals. YouTube is moving away from more expensive productions and may not have an interest in bringing this one back for a third year unless fans make a Call to Action to keep the show alive.
The Purge (USA, Status On the Bubble): This shows numbers were down from its first year, and it faded notably with its season finale. The fact that it wrapped up in Fall and USA has still not made a third season announcement is concerning as well. It was originally billed as an event series, and that event may be coming to an end soon unless fans make a Call to Action to convince the network to bring this one back for another year.
Scream (VH1, Status Ended): The third season of this show almost didnt happen and it did not draw much attention when aired over consecutive nights on VH1 (where it moved from MTV). Since there has been no word after the show wrapped up in Summer, Im assuming that it has had its last scream and will not return for a fourth season.
SuperMansion (Crackle, Status Renewal Possible): There has been no word on a fourth season of this show, but it has done well for Crackle so far and has also performed well in its encore run on Adult Swim. It released another special as recently as April 2019 and that might be its output for a while as the principals try to work in enough time in their schedules to produce more episodes.
The Terror (AMC, Status On the Bubble): After proving to be a hit for AMC in its first season, this show returned with ratings down notably in its second year. But the series reboots itself each year, and network execs are currently listening to pitches for a third season. A Call to Action from fans on the social networks could help give this one an extra boost.
Two Sentence Horror Stories (CW, Status Renewal Possible): There has been no word on this show since wrapping up its Summer run, but as a CW entry, it could always return. Dont be surprised if it quietly rejoins the schedule in Summer 2020.
V-Wars (Netflix, Status Renewal Possible): As with any Netflix original series, this show has a decent chance of sticking around for a second season. But dont expect an extended run because the streamer tends to cap off its shows around the third season.
Watchmen (HBO, Status Renewal Possible): While the same-day viewing numbers for this show were soft in its first season, it did very well in delayed and digital viewing. Series creator Damon Lindelof has said that there are no current plans to make to make a second season, but he doesnt want to close the door completely on a continuation. If there is a second season, it may be a few years down the road.
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