From Rick Kissell of Variety:
- ABC’s ‘Blue’ on the rise: Cop drama sees 20% increase in ratings
“ABC’s decision to pick up Canadian series “Rookie Blue” for a second summer is looking like a good one after the cop drama rose nicely and led its broadcast competition in some categories. Overall, ABC, CBS and Fox were in a tight battle for the demo lead.” Read more.
Mr. Kissell: it would be nice to see the numbers you provide being presented in their proper perspective !
Market share for Rookie Blue remains a concern – only 1.8/6, which is which is only a .3 rise from last week and hardly something to jump with joy about. Additionally, total viewership, per million this week compared to last week was only up approx. 260 thousand – again, nothing to write home about .
The numbers Do show that Rookie Blue is found an audience, albeit, still quite small but the jury is still out as to whether ABC jumped the gun with such an early placement for a second season !