Ratings Bubble Report, Sleepy Hollow
Before “Sleepy Hollow” season 3 premiered on Fox, there was some hope that the show was going to get a chance to turn things around. The second season was a creative mess, largely disliked, and many viewers simply did not come back after being burned by it. Here is one of the biggest pieces of […]
Elementary, Ratings Bubble Report
CBS has found itself a rather consistent performer over the years in “Elementary.” The Jonny Lee Miller series knows what it is, and works hard to deliver to that week in and week out. It’s a whodunnit procedural more so than anything else. It’s funny at times, series at others, and its goal is just […]
At the moment, the future for Fox’s longest-running scripted show may not be all that bright. “Bones” has a legion of devoted fans, popular actors in Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, and also is syndicated more or less all around the world. Unfortunately, it is also a fairly expensive show to make thanks to how […]
iZombie, Ratings Bubble Report
It would be hard to imagine anyone saying that “iZombie” is not a heck of a lot of fun to watch. However, are enough people actually watching it? There are a number of fascinating ratings situations that we are seeing at The CW at the moment, but this one is near the top of the […]
“Grimm” is one of those network shows that is hard to classify. Its live ratings have never been altogether great, but at the same time it flourishes in DVR viewings and streams. Also, it gets a little bit of a pass because it airs on Friday nights. We are now getting to the point where […]
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ratings Bubble Report
When we first envisioned doing a Ratings Bubble Report article on The CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” we envisioned it being a case of a fun show that, unfortunately, was going to be one-and-done do to low ratings. However, we’re willing to wager a Golden Globe victory for star Rachel Bloom this past weekend complicates that. As […]
Jane the Virgin, Ratings Bubble Report
Over the next two days in our Ratings Bubble Report series, we’re going to specifically take a look at some very interesting test cases on The CW that are going to help us figure out where the network’s true priority lies. Are executives keeping shows around based primarily on ratings, or taking more gambles based […]
Ratings Bubble Report, The Originals
For anyone who follows TV, you likely know that a move to Friday night is hardly considered good news. While certain shows have prospered there (“Shark Tank,” “Blue Bloods”), it is mostly known as the night many shows go to die. For The CW, this is especially true, with “Supernatural” and “America’s Next Top Model” […]
We should start this article on “Heroes: Reborn” off with a massive preface: We are well aware that this was never a show intended to be renewed via traditional standards. The feel here was always that it would stand on its own feet, and then maybe the door was always open in the event the […]
Ratings Bubble Report, The Amazing Race
“The Amazing Race” constantly alternates around in placement in our personal list of favorite shows of all time. While it may be flawed at times (cab drivers ruining racers’ chances, legs that are too easy or too short), it combines our love of seeing the world with reality TV competition and strategy. It’s been a […]
