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 Tuesday last week, History Channel’s UFO investigation drama Project Blue Book returned for its second season and posted a 0.27 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic with 1.4 million total viewers. That’s down a bit from the 0.31 ratings average it had in its first season, but not as big of a drop-off as we have typically been seeing for second-year basic cable shows lately. And the 1.4 million total viewers stat is definitely good for a non-broadcast net show these days. I expect the numbers will slip a bit as the season progresses, which is the typical trend, but at this point Project Blue Book appears to be on track for a third season renewal.

On Wednesday, Syfy’s The Magicians slipped to a 0.09 rating with 355K total viewers, its lowest ratings score yet, and I will be moving this one to Bubble status. Typically, I might wait another week or two before elevating the cancellation threat, but this show is already facing Syfy’s five-season wall (no show has ever lasted beyond five seasons on Syfy or the Sci Fi Channel). Typically there are salary escalation clauses for the cast and crew after the fifth season, making the show more expensive to produce, and Syfy has always bowed out by that point (Stargate: SG-1 went ten seasons total, but only the last five were produced by the Sci Fi Channel). NBCUniversal–which owns Syfy–does have an ownership stake in The Magicians, so that might help. But fans should start making some noise on the social networks if they want this one to continue beyond its current season.

Over on ABC on Tuesday, Emergence remained low at a 0.3 rating with two million total viewers. That one is firmly On the Bubble as it heads into its season finale. On Wednesday on The CW, Nancy Drew remained low at a 0.1 rating with 541K total viewers. That one has already been renewed for a second season, but it is struggling to build an audience so far in its first year. On Thursday on The CW, Supernatural slipped to a 0.2 rating with one million total viewers as that one winds down its fifteen-year run.

On Sunday, HBO’s Avenue 5 slipped to a 0.13 rating with 500K total viewers. That has the show continuing to perform below the network’s other Sunday night entries and does not bode well for its future. Over on BBC America, Doctor Who improved slightly to a 0.15 rating with 549K total viewers. Jodi Whittaker has indicated she will be returning for another season of that show. On The CW, Batwoman slipped to a series low 0.1 rating with 674K total viewers as most of that network’s shows have been performing on the low side since returning from hiatus. The CW has renewed its entire slate for another season, though.

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

Cancellation Announcement: In yet another blow to the Marvel TV of old, Hulu has cancelled plans for the animated series Howard the Duck and Tigra and Dazzler. Those two would have been aimed at a more adult audience and were part of a larger block that would include Hit Monkey and M.O.D.O.K. Those latter two are still moving forward at this time, but the planned team-up series The Offenders will likely not happen. However, at this point, there is no guarantee that any of these will actually make it to the small screen. All of the shows produced by the old Marvel TV under Jeph Loeb have ended (Agents of SHIELD airs its seventh and final season later this year and production has already wrapped), and the planned live-action Ghost Rider series has been scrapped. Read more at this link.

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Status Updates: HBO’s Avenue 5 May Be Heading to the Bubble

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:

Arrow (CW, Status – Final Season): Arrow wraps up with its eighth season, but The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman, and more will pick up the torch for the Arrow-verse, and a possible female-led spin-off could be on the way next year.

Avenue 5 (HBO, Status – Renewal Possible): This series appeared on the schedule with little notice and has not established an audience yet. It is currently performing below HBO’s other Sunday night entries and may find itself On the Bubble pretty soon.

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 don’t expect that to result in cancellation. At worst, they will switch doctors again and see if that revives interest.

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. It’s fate is likely more heavily dictated by its viewership over in Britain.

Emergence (ABC, Status – On the Bubble): This is one of ABC’s lowest-rated dramas based on same-day ratings, but it does tend to see notable gains from delayed viewing. The network execs claims they are paying more attention to those stats these days, but that is rarely reflected in their cancellation / renewal decisions. I have this one On the Bubble and fans should make a Call to Action on the social nets to support it.

Evil (CBS, Status – Renewed): The early renewal for this one was a bit of a surprise because its ratings have been moderate at best. But it has been a steady performer in the tough Thursday 10 PM EST timeslot and may also play well in encore viewings on CBS All Access.

The Flash (CW, Status – Renewed): This show remained as The CW’s 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.

The Good Place (NBC, Status – Final Season): The numbers were down for this show in Fall, but we are pretty much seeing that across the board these days. It is in its final season, so it will at least get the chance to wrap up its storylines.

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.

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 year’s numbers and is currently one of The CW’s 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.

The Magicians (Syfy, Status – Renewal Possible): 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): This show has returned down from last year which is a pretty typical trend. If it does not slip too much and if it continues to post strong delayed viewing gains, it could still be on course for a third season.

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.

Primal (Adult Swim, Status – Renewal Possible): This show’s 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 only slightly down from its first season numbers which bucks the trend we have been seeing with second season shows experiencing notable ratings drops. 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 Resistance (Disney, Status – Final Season): The fact that this series never drew much of an audience likely factors into why it is ending after only two seasons. Disney execs claimed that “this was a natural place to end the show with an epic finale” seeing as it leads into the The Rise of Skywalker which debuts in December. But if the ratings had been higher, I’m betting this one would have stuck around for another season or so.

Supergirl (CW, Status – Renewed): This show has been renewed for a sixth season, but don’t 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 don’t 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.

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 streamer’s 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.

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.

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 series received its second season renewal prior to YouTube changing its strategy with is scripted originals. The streamer is moving away from more expensive productions and may not have an interest in bringing this one back for a third season.

The Purge (USA, Status – Renewal Possible): This show’s numbers are down from last year, and it faded notably with its season finale. It may have done barely enough to get it a third season, but a Call to Action from fans on the social networks might give it a boost as the network mulls renewal.

The Rook (Starz, Status – Ended): This show was billed as a mini-series, though that does not always mean that it cannot return for more seasons. But since there has been no word on it after wrapping up in Summer, I am assuming that the one season it produced will be all that we get.

Scream (VH1, Status – Ended): The third season of this show almost didn’t 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, I’m 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. It sure seems like this one should be headed to cancellation, but since it reboots itself each year, perhaps AMC will take a chance on a third season. Fans should make a Call to Action on the social networks to give it a 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. Don’t 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 don’t 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 the show could only run one season, but I wouldn’t be surprised if HBO were to greenlight a second year at this point.

You can see the list of all of this season’s renewals and cancellations at this link.

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