CBS tries to help Halle Berry’s ‘Extant’ with ‘Criminal Minds’ lead-in
So far, the summer has not been so kind to “Extant” in the same way that it was “Under the Dome” for CBS last year. If the ratings don’t start to go in a more positive direction, then it is certainly possible that this show could turn into “extinct” by the time September arrives.
The network announced this week that they are moving the Halle Berry series to 10:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesdays, which is at least the same hour that “Under the Dome” airs in. This way, it follows up on a repeat of “Criminal Minds” rather than a new episode of “Big Brother.”
What’s with the move? One theory here is that maybe CBS feels like there are more viewers around later at night during the summer, or maybe they believe that “Criminal Minds” serves as a better lead-in. While “Big Brother” gets better ratings than a repeat of a crime procedural, maybe it shares a more similar audience. “Big Brother” skews reasonably young, and we imagine that a good percentage of their viewers are sticking around to see what is coming up next on the network.
At the moment, we actually feel like both “Under the Dome” and “Extant” are in a little bit of trouble. You don’t just get good ratings anymore for being on network TV, and if you want to get a buildup of viewers over time, it has to be able to attract those seeking quality. We cannot say that either show is anywhere near as good as the offerings on cable or Netflix, so they are each therefore going to be in a little bit of trouble.
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Maria
August 3, 2014 @ 7:30 pm
Well, the thing is that extant is bad, so it doesn’t matter in which slot they place it. It is boring, and the story line about the conspiracy is truly old and overused. I would rather have reruns of other shows than that show on air, anywhere.
Ellie
July 29, 2014 @ 5:14 pm
Criminal Minds is my absolute favorite show. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Under The Dome as well, and I’ve found Extant interesting, although the fact that it seems to be turning into the typical government conspiracy thing is disappointing. I’d like to see where the writers are going with it.
rachel
July 28, 2014 @ 9:39 pm
I don’t think moving a show is a good sign. Exant is a bad show. I don’t think that CBS will cancel it. But, the network might just burn off the remaining shows. No second season for Extant.