It only got 18.3 million because of a huge football lead-in. The drop-off was expected, and it's been holding very steady at 8 million, consistently building on its lead-in. Saying it's "on the brink of cancellation" is alarmist hoo-hah, although it's true that its fate is somewhat uncertain. One set of rumors claims Fox is disappointed in the ratings compared to the high budget of the series, and another says that they're pleased with how well it does in the demos.
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Polter-Cow - Feb 21, 2008 1:16:45 pm PST #400 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Kevin - Feb 21, 2008 1:19:09 pm PST #401 of 30001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
That is, I'm pretty certain, just speculation.
It hasn't gone back into production after the strike, which is a sign FOX are hedging their bets and seeing how the final episodes perform. As long as it keeps those 8 million they'd be bonkers not to put it back into production.
That said, they're keeping Prison Break, it looks like, which is long in the tooth and a sinking ship ratings wise. So I'm not sure what the logic is. I'd bin off Prison Break and keep SCC.
Polter-Cow - Feb 21, 2008 1:28:36 pm PST #402 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
That said, they're keeping Prison Break
Are they really? I can't stop watching that damn show! That and Smallville just need to end for my sake.
Kevin - Feb 21, 2008 1:29:20 pm PST #403 of 30001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Smallville is still on the air? Seriously?
Polter-Cow - Feb 21, 2008 1:42:13 pm PST #404 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
And it only took them six seasons to give Lana any sort of character development!
We're now in season seven. I think contracts are expiring, though, so I don't know what the future is. It would kind of suck if they had to wrap it all up in a shortened season. I mean, it took them five seasons to discover continuity.
JenP - Feb 21, 2008 2:28:50 pm PST #405 of 30001
Where are they life-wise in S-ville? Jobs and such? College?
Polter-Cow - Feb 21, 2008 2:33:52 pm PST #406 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
They tried college for a while, but it didn't stick. Chloe's working for the Daily Planet, as is Lois, and Clark's taking care of the farm and apparently creating money out of thin air. And Lana's running a secret support group for KryptoFreaks. Seriously.
JenP - Feb 21, 2008 2:39:24 pm PST #407 of 30001
Heh. It's good to have a mission.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 21, 2008 3:31:49 pm PST #408 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
All would be forgiven if they'd just reveal that she's been a Manhunter sleeper agent all along.
Invisible Green - Feb 21, 2008 4:08:27 pm PST #409 of 30001
Or does this turn off other people (the ones that aren't watching)?
Yeah, I think that was the point being made in the article: the percentage of the audience that enjoys the complex plot tangles is rather small.