The Ratings Thread (Part 61)

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Dancc

30-09-2014

It's early days for Gotham. I think it's harsh to essentially write it off after just two episodes when most reviews I've read are favourable and highlight massive potential. It probably just needs time to find its feet. And alternatively to the above comments, one critic wrote:

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“Things have improved greatly in week two, as the series attempts to stand on its own two feet rather than use the sprawling Batman mythos as a crutch.

This week’s episode, “Selina Kyle,” is more focused, more evenly paced, and takes on an identity all its own that takes inspiration from the source material but is in no way dependent on it. The actors are more comfortable in their roles and are no longer over-acting, the city itself feels more dangerous and realized, and the story felt far more controlled.”

http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/gotha...yle-episode-2/

Anyway, US ratings for Ep2 drop soon + UK timeslot likely to be revealed before 6. Busy couple of hours for Gotham related news.

H of De Vil

30-09-2014

This weekends Doctor Who 'Kill The Moon' and 'The Mummy on the Orient Express' looks to be two of the best stories ans scariest in this whole series. I can't wait.

Dancc

30-09-2014

Some early US news. We wait for the full ratings but promising looking for both Scorpion and Gotham.

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“Very promising for CBS was episode two of drama “Scorpion” at an 8.7/13 from 9-10 p.m. (#2t), which was just two-tenths of a rating point (or two percent) below last week’s 8.9/13 debut (which translated into 13.83 million viewers and a 3.2 rating/9 share among adults 18-49, based on the Live Plus Same Day data). “Scorpion” built from the “Big Bang Theory” encore lead-in by 12 percent (versus dropping by 20 percent last week from the 11.1/17 for an original edition at 8:30 p.m.). “Scorpion” also increased from year-ago sitcoms “2 Broke Girls” (5.2/ 8 on 9/30/13) and “Mom” (4.9/ 7) by an average of 72 percent. And positive DVR usage based on the Live + 3 Day data last week (+4.12 million viewers and 1.4 rating points in adults 18-49) means that breaking up the perennial two-hour Monday sitcom block might not have been such a bad idea after all. Note to BH…keep smiling!

In other episode two news, Fox drama “Gotham” maintained 93 percent of its week-ago overnight debut with a 5.3/ 8 (#4) from 8-9 p.m. Comparably, this is 10 percent above year-ago occupant “Bones” (4.8/ 7 on 9/30/13). And an increase of 1.8 rating points among adults 18-49 last week (to a 5.0 rating, based on the Live + 3 Day data) means “Gotham” could very well be the demographic hit the network was hoping for. Two episodes in and “Gotham” looks like a keeper.”

Source and more: http://www.spoilertv.com/2014/09/rat...mber-2014.html

cylon6

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Produced by Princess Productions who also make The Wright Stuff. In fact aren't they also filmed at the same studios?

I think The Wright Stuff will beat it. They will be going on air at the same time TWS starts its most popular segment, the newspaper review.”

Is The Wright Stuff around 300k most days?

Philip Wilson

30-09-2014

3.0 for Scorpion
2.8 for Gotham

Decent retention for both, CBS and FOX will be pleased.

Less good news the premier of NCIS LA, away from the mother ship dropped 40% to a 1.9, Sleepy Hollow also slipped some more to a 1.7.

Dancc

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by cylon6:
“Is The Wright Stuff around 300k most days?”

I haven't seen figures for a while but I believe so. I think it dipped a bit after Wright's disastrous stint on I'm A Celebrity though but is still rating well. Essentially it's a format that just works, and you can't really go far wrong with it. If somebody bland was hosting it the ratings would be worse. It needs someone like Wright for all he is not everyone's cup of tea.

I see Wright's fond nickname for Downton Abbey is being used by a DS regular.

newkid30

30-09-2014

When does Gotham start on Five?
What will they be expecting as a good start?
What would they be hoping to maintain?

JB92

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by Omniconsumer93:
“Interesting choice, I must admit. I honestly thought Channel 5 or Sky Living would snap this up as it fits into their catalog along with CSI/Person of Interest/Mentalist etc.”

This is an interesting acquisition for ITV2. It's different to their usual programming and suggests a broadening of their programming following the clearout to ITV Be.

Originally Posted by H of De Vil:
“Does anyone know what ITV have lined up for after Through The Keyhole finishes next week?”

Will they show anything post X Factor after Through The Keyhole finishes? I mean assuming the live shows start at 8, they'll go onto 10 at least for the first few weeks, especially given that...

Spoiler

AlexiR

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by Philip Wilson:
“3.0 for Scorpion
2.8 for Gotham

Decent retention for both, CBS and FOX will be pleased.

Less good news the premier of NCIS LA, away from the mother ship dropped 40% to a 1.9, Sleepy Hollow also slipped some more to a 1.7.”

That's down half a point for Gotham week-on-week. Not terrible obviously but not great. The ever so slightly more worrying aspect I'd suggest though is that it dropped in the second half hour. Admittedly only by a tenth but given the increase of available audience across the 8PM hour and that it went from facing a Big Bang original to a Big Bang repeat it probably should have grown across the hour. Regardless given how terrible Fox is doing in general they'll be overjoyed with anything above a 1.5 this year.

yorkie100

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by H of De Vil:
“This weekends Doctor Who 'Kill The Moon' and 'The Mummy on the Orient Express' looks to be two of the best stories ans scariest in this whole series. I can't wait.”

They say that every week now !!

I loved 'Listen' though - can they beat that?

Philip Wilson

30-09-2014

Big adjustments to ABC's Sunday ratings with Once Upon a Time rising 3 tenths to an excellent 3.7, I didn't think Frozen could boost it like that even with its incredible popularity. Ressurection also rose 3 tenths to a 2.5 which looks much better and gives a lot more breathing space to fall, while Revenge went up 1 tenth to a still paltry 1.5, but it did beat CSI.

cylon6

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by Philip Wilson:
“Big adjustments to ABC's Sunday ratings with Once Upon a Time rising 3 tenths to an excellent 3.7, I didn't think Frozen could boost it like that even with its incredible popularity. Ressurection also rose 3 tenths to a 2.5 which looks much better and gives a lot more breathing space to fall, while Revenge went up 1 tenth to a still paltry 1.5, but it did beat CSI.”

A good week for ABC with big increases for Thursday and Sunday programming. In fact ABC, NBC and CBS have some positives to take so far from the new season. Not sure about Fox apart from Gotham.

Dancc

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by newkid30:
“When does Gotham start on Five?
What will they be expecting as a good start?
What would they be hoping to maintain?”

I'll be able to answer the first within the next hour or so. Well, with the added disclaimer that it's not 100% confirmed until tomorrow.

Other two harder to answer without the above. But if it does skew young here as appears to be the case in the US there will be somewhat less pressure on the Total People numbers.

D.M.N.

30-09-2014

For some reason, there is a delay with ITV HD's consolidated numbers for Monday 22nd September - for that reason, there is no official for Cilla. ITV SD and the +1 numbers though suggests the official will be in the 8m ballpark.

LittleByLittle

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by guestofseth:
“They did mention the early start straight after the duff duffs, pretty much, so that will help, but will still catch some out. Can't see the football affecting it though, it didn't stop the fire episode rising.”

Dan getting his excuses in early.

yorkie100

30-09-2014

Harry Hill to bring Professor Branestawm to life for BBC One

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/lat...014/branestawm

hyperstarsponge

30-09-2014

Doctor Who will never be scary as its on before 21:00

AlexiR

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by yorkie100:
“Harry Hill to bring Professor Branestawm to life for BBC One

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/lat...014/branestawm”

This years Gangsta Granny for the Christmas/New Year period?

sw2963

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by yorkie100:
“Yes thats seems to be right. The one bright spot ratings wise so far (and GBBO of course)”

Didn't The Widower do similar if not better business on Mondays (ITV)?

H of De Vil

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by sw2963:
“Didn't The Widower do similar if not better business on Mondays (ITV)?”

Yes The Widower actually rose over its 3 episodes, but was around 0.5-1m lower than Cilla

sw2963

30-09-2014

Originally Posted by H of De Vil:
“Yes The Widower actually rose over its 3 episodes, but was around 0.5-1m lower than Cilla”

OK thanks H. I thought the number were similar but obviously wrong.

Coronation Street audience retention for Cilla. The demos would be interesting to see if not already displayed for mileage of another series next year. Did the story cover the death of her child etc?

Dancc

30-09-2014

Homeland returns Sunday, October 12 at 9PM on Channel 4.

Gotham premieres Monday, October 13 at 9PM on Channel 5.

TBC tomorrow.

Philip Wilson

30-09-2014

That seems a decent slot for Gotham opposite what is likely to be older skewing competition on ITV/BBC.

Is Homeland a 2 hr premier like in the US or are they just sticking to 1 hr?

hyperstarsponge

30-09-2014

Gotham should do well in that slot for Channel 5.

guestofseth

30-09-2014

X Factor's first live show currently set for 19:30-22:00, Strictly currently 18:30-20:35. I can't see either's series average making good reading when the year's over if they keep on like this.

As expected, The Apprentice starts Tuesday 14th, continues the next day. The Great Fire starts on the Thursday against Crimewatch.

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