How many viewers must a CBC show have (on average) to warrant a renewal? Is there a trend or magic number?—@staceyfarber18
Hey Stacey, thanks for the question and congrats on the Saving Hope gig. Can’t wait for your portrayal of Dr. Sydney Katz this season. Television ratings are complicated at the best of times what with the advent of live +7 ratings being taken into account thanks to PVRs and the fact that every network has different expectations from others.
I’m not saying the following are the case at the CBC, but there is certainly concern for a series that garners under 500,000 viewers per week. Another factor may be what a network has lined up in development or already in production; if the thought is that something new may grab viewers more than what’s currently on the air, that can spell the end of a series. An older-skewing television show with lower ratings is always going to be a target for cancellation before one comfortably in the 18-49 demo, a.k.a. the sweet spot for advertisers. And sometimes showrunners or stars decide that it’s time to move on to other things.
I am looking for all three series of Paradise Falls on DVD.—Gary
I have some bad news for you Gary. Paradise Falls, which lasted for three seasons on Showcase, is currently unavailable for purchase on DVD.
While I would be happy to see any of these three remaining Amazing Race Canada teams win, I have to applaud Meaghan and Natalie for showing what true sportsmanship is all about. You did not mention in this article that the brother and sister had lost their clue with important information on the task. They asked other teams to help, and I suspect after the manner they had played the last few weeks two of the three other teams were not interested in providing an assist. The hockey ladies chose to share their clue, and possibly put themselves in jeopardy as they had not completed the task yet. These two are already winners in my mind.–Trina
Ref the Amazing Race. What is the point of winning and a lead advantage if the next leg starts at an airport where everyone has to take the next flight. The start timings (lead) ought to begin at the destination thereby protecting the winning team’s lead. It just does not make sense.
Great show though but I felt as if much was orchestrated, like trucks conveniently blocking the road to allow those slower racers to catch up…. taxi please.
Having all of the teams arrive at a destination and beginning a Leg equal has always been a sticking point with me. I hate the fact that a team arriving in first place doesn’t always get a head start on flights or upon arrival at a destination where the opening hours are the next morning.