Seems like these rumors are becoming reality as NBC is expected to announce 13 episode picks of both Southland and Parks & Recreation, the network's 2 new freshman shows that recently launched, for next season.
Both shows have only performed modestly at best. Southland has seen immense drops in its 4 weeks on the air, with the last airing only reaching a 2.0 demo, and 6.66 million viewers. The drama is extremely expensive to produce as well, as NBC Universal doesn't produce. Seems like NBC is willing to give this another shot next season, hoping it may perform better airing with a drama like SVU?
Parks & Recreation is having a much tougher time, both creatively and in the ratings. Ratings have been just above Earl at 8:30, getting roughly the same demo as Southland, with a million viewers less last week. Ratings are holding steady in the 5-6 million range, which in my opinion is nowhere near renewal-worthy. Creatively, fans seem to be tuning out and critics are losing in faith in it. Honestly, Amy Poehler deserves much better than this, as she is a very funny lady. Hopefully NBC will retool it hugely before it starts its second season. It can't hurt, right?
Again, NBC will announce full plans on Monday. Don't expect a decision to be made about Chuck, though. The fates of bubble shows like Medium, Earl, and Law & Order will be made. I'm expecting both Medium and Law & Order to return, but nothing else. What are your thoughts?
Source: http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/nbc-picks-up-southland-for-13-episodes/
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"Ratings are holding steady in the 5-6 million range, which in my opinion is nowhere near renewal-worthy."
ReplyDeleteWell the demo stayed a 2.1 for two weeks in a row, correct? If it only has 5-6 million, a 2.1 demo would be a pretty young audience. Maybe NBC is hoping it will follow what The Office did, and increase each season. I actually enjoy P&R, so I'm glad it was renewed.
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Sure, 2.1 is a young audience - about 75% of the audience would be in the 18-49 demo. And NBC does seem to think young-skewing shows are hits. But whether your a fan or not, do you really think 5 million viewers is renewal-worthy?
ReplyDeleteI think this is part of the reason why NBC is in such a bad shape. They keep renewing shows which dismal audiences, hoping that they'll someday become hits but never do. Arguably their biggest hit, The Office, can't even manage 8 million viewers from week to week. It's just pathetic.