Ratings for My Bloody Valentine

[agt_spooky]

From Marc Berman at the Programming Insider:

Vampire Diaries - 3.51 million
Supernatural - 2.51 million
Smallville - 2.47 million
One Tree Hill - 2.17 million
Life Unexpected - 2.00 million
90210 (repeat) - 849,000
Melrose Place (repeat) - 717,000
Gossip Girl (repeat) - 613,000



For easy reference/comparison:

Sympathy for the Devil - 3.39 million
Good God, Y'all - 2.78 million
Free To Be You and Me - 2.66 million
The End - 2.59 million
Fallen Idols - 2.47 million
I Believe the Children Are Our Future - 2.58 million
The Curious Case of Dean Winchester - 2.92 million
Changing Channels - 2.65 million
The Real Ghostbusters - 2.68 million (pre-empted in San Francisco)
Abandon All Hope - 2.51 million (pre-empted in Miami)
Sam, Interrupted - 2.85 million
Swap Meat - 2.70 million
The Song Remains the Same - 2.28 million (pre-empted in various markets)

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Marc also had this to say: "...and Supernatural (Viewers: #5, 2.49 million; A18-49: #5, 1.0/ 3), which would be a good match with Smallville next season should the network care to beef up Friday. With The Vampire Diaries a success, my suggestion would be to try something new in the Thursday 9 p.m. time period next season."

I'm not against moving SPN to Fridays next season (because I'm sure it will be SPN's last and there's no harm in it) and I'd LOVE to see what CW thinks it can put on Thursdays that would pull even a fraction of SPN's numbers against that brutal competition. Good luck with that, Ostroff!

Comments

[spooky2-alex.livejournal.com]

Well, it's better than last week :-)

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Exactly! 2.51 isn't great, but it's an improvement.

[newt-slash.livejournal.com]

I thought this weeks numbers would be better anyway... no Fringe for it to go up against.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

I was hoping for a bit higher, too, but it's at least better than last week, which is good.

[deanvica23.livejournal.com]

it's a little better.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Yep! That's a good thing!

[sn-24lover.livejournal.com]

first you know I had to use this icon. LOL

Anyway glad to see we went up. We needed it. I am not against moving to Friday, nothing else is on after Smallville anyway, and they were a good match before.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Nice icon! LOL!

I'm glad it went up, too, especially since last week was so awful, when it was a fantastic episode.

As for Friday, SV is doing better on Friday than CW thought it would do, and if you pair SPN back up with it again it'll be a strong night. But besides, next year (providing we get a renewal) will most definitely be SPN's last, what with the boys contracts expiring after next year, so there's honestly no harm in putting it on Friday. We've gotten pummeled for four years on Thursday. Let some other show take the beating!

[megmac38.livejournal.com]

I'm glad there was an improvement in ratings from the previous week, though the ratings still remain unstable week to week which is disappointing. I have to confess, I didn't love this episode. I mean the end...a weepy Dean Winchester...what's not to love..but the epidose in it's entirety for me swung between slapstick comedy (the cherub scene, and Castiel's eating frenzy and general interaction with the boys) to a degree of "slasher film" horror that I felt was a little over the top and too much shock for shock value. The opening scene did nothing for me, and watching someone stick their hands into bubbling french fry grease....yeah....queasy.

I've struggled on and off all season, and that drives me crazy because I love the show and love the boys. I'm holding faith in Kripke's "master plan" and that season 5 will be the culmination of what he has been building for the last 5 years. And at the risk of getting lynched for saying it out loud, I wonder given the ups and downs of ratings and fan response this year if a season 6 truly does make sense. As much as I don't want to see Jared and Jensen leaves our weekly tv screens, I'd rather see the show go out with a bang than a whimper. Just my two cents.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

I, too, have been up and down this season. Half of the episodes I've loved and the others, not so much. This one was in the "not so much" category. I've honestly never been so grossed out by an episode and that's why I don't like Ben Edlund. He goes more for the shock value (or stupid comedy) than plot and this ep was another example of that.

As for a season six, I'm all for it, because of what Eric said - that he'd go small, more intimate. Get back to the "saving people, hunting things" that made this show so successful in the first place. Which is what I want. I'm just done with the angels and demons and apocalypse. I want the boys back on the road fighting ghosts and monsters again.

[szarabasjka.livejournal.com]

Now.. wait a minute.. when did they said there's gonna be a 6th season? I missed that too...

is not a complain, no! I'm happy!! very!! but is it a sure thing by now?

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

There hasn't been an official announcement yet, but the general consensus from the press is that it's a sure thing to return. Which totally makes sense, as SPN is consistently in the top three, ratings wise, for the CW. And Dawn Ostroff has already had a talk with Kripke. So I'm sure we'll be hearing very soon!

[szarabasjka.livejournal.com]

now its official and what scares me witless is that Sera is taking over the show, we're gonna see lots of Sam for sure...*sigh*

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Wow, I am SO glad I'm not the only one not thrilled that Sera is taking over. I've disliked the majority of the eps she's written, and if that's her "vision" for next year (Sam crying and having random, meaningless sex and Dean being dumb as bag of rocks) then I highly doubt I'll be watching much next year. :-(

[writingpathways.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've read that idea about trying new stuff post VD at 9 pm and I'm like: IN what universe is that a good idea -- SPN is probably the only show that stood a chance against the stupid mainstream power house shows it goes against. Heh.

The only good I thing I see if Fox keeps Fringe on at 9 on Thursdays I can watch that live if SPN moves to Fridays. I kinda don't like the idea of them being on on Fridays though.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

I bet CW tries to put that new show, Betwixt on in SPN's place next year. It's about changlings or something. Good luck with that, CW!

I totally agree about Fringe, because that's been driving me crazy all season.

As for Friday, SV is doing better on Friday than CW thought it would do, and if you pair SPN back up with it again it'll be a strong night. But besides, next year (providing we get a renewal) will most definitely be SPN's last, what with the boys contracts expiring after next year, so there's honestly no harm in putting it on Friday. We've gotten pummeled for four years on Thursday. Let some other show take the beating!

[evil-kat.livejournal.com]

Friday's always a death knell, though..

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

True, it can be. But SV is doing better on Friday than CW thought it would do, and if you pair SPN back up with it again it'll be a strong night. But besides, next year (providing we get a renewal) will most definitely be SPN's last, what with the boys contracts expiring after next year, so there's honestly no harm in putting it on Friday. We've gotten pummeled for four years on Thursday. Let some other show take the beating!

[sen1995.livejournal.com]

Barb, Matt Roush mentioned "My Bloody Valentine" in his weekly review column (my favorite parts bolded in articles below):

Only Dean is immune, because (as Famine tells him), “You’re not hungry, because inside, you’re already dead.” We know that’s not entirely true. His tearful solitary prayer (“I need some help, please”) was Jensen Ackles at his emotive best.

The entire column can be found here:

http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/matt-roush-daily-review/matts-tv-week-in-review-4072.html


And regarding your statement above about SPN and SV on Fridays next season - Ken Tucker at EW seems to agree with you:

Oh yes, my suggestion: Watching Smallville on Friday and Supernatural on Thursday, I thought, why the hell doesn’t the CW pair up these two shows on one night, as they used to be? Vampire Diaries may be more successful (in terms of numbers) than both, but I’ll bet ratings would increase for those two other shows if you brought their fan-bases together again; Vampire can hold its own by now, anyway. (This assumes, of course, that both Supernatural and Smallville will be back next season.)

Entire article here: http://watching-tv.ew.com/2010/02/13/smallville-season-9-episode-12/


And I saw this article on Screenrant (referencing another similar article at THR) about shows on the bubble and whether they would return next year:

Smallville

Chance of returning: 85%

•After nine years, The CW tried to dump this superhero show into a Friday timeslot to die. Too bad that nobody told the fans. With this season bringing in the ratings and a two-hour television movie event, not even Kryptonite can bring Smallville down.

Supernatural

Chance of returning: 85%

•The only thing that’s going to stop the Winchester brothers from coming back will be creator Eric Kripke. With season 5 marking the end of the planned storyline, the future of the show remains uncertain. Still, I’d be willing to bet that they’ll be back for at least a couple more seasons. Especially if The CW has anything to say about it.

The full article is here: http://screenrant.com/tv-status-report-renewed-canceled-shows-aco-45075/

And at THR:

Smallville” & “Supernatural” — The nine-year-old “Smallville” contains an alarming lack of texting debutantes so naturally the CW dumped it on Fridays. Like Krypton crystal thrown into the snow, it bloomed in the wasteland and gave The CW a reliable performer on TV’s toughest night. “Supernatural” made a solid companion for “Vampire Diaries.” Both: 85%

The full article is here: http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/02/endangered-shows-status-report-24-chuck-smallville-v-fringe.html

And finally, I wanted to point out an amazing new songvid. You make these things, Barb - how does one make fast cuts like the ones in this vid? Amazing work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_fyhjDvsy4

Glad to be back, Barb, loading up your LJ with useless dreck! RL has been a bear. Hope all is well with you. Have you finished your long story yet? Because as much as it is anticipated, boy, I would love one of your wonderful, moving, gen epilogues to "My Bloody Valentine" about right now . . . . While he's waiting for God to respond (and I think He will in some way), I think Dean should look a little closer to home for help in the meantime, and Sammy needs help in return. Boy, I wish it was time for one of your fic request posts! We do have a 6-week hiatus to fill . . . .

I bet you are wishing right now that I'd stayed away!

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Hey Deborah!

I'm finally getting a chance to sit down and answer you back. :-)

Barb, Matt Roush mentioned "My Bloody Valentine" in his weekly review column (my favorite parts bolded in articles below):

I'm so glad that Matt is finally really on board with SPN.

His tearful solitary prayer (“I need some help, please”) was Jensen Ackles at his emotive best.

I couldn't agree more! I know Jensen would rather be shooting things and driving fast, but he's SO damn good at these scenes. I want to cry each and everytime Dean does.

And regarding your statement above about SPN and SV on Fridays next season - Ken Tucker at EW seems to agree with you:

I must admit I'm a bit worried right now though, about this, because SV hasn't been renewed yet. If it doesn't and SPN gets abandoned to Fridays all by itself it really will be a disaster. I only thought it was a good idea when I thought for sure that CW would pair them up again. So keep your fingers crossed that SV comes back next year, too!

After nine years, The CW tried to dump this superhero show into a Friday timeslot to die. Too bad that nobody told the fans. With this season bringing in the ratings and a two-hour television movie event, not even Kryptonite can bring Smallville down.

This is why I hope that CW will keep SV, at least one more year to help us out. It really is doing way better than they expected on Friday.

Still, I’d be willing to bet that they’ll be back for at least a couple more seasons. Especially if The CW has anything to say about it.

Hmm, might have to disagree with him on this point. With Jensen and Jared's contracts up at the end of next season, there won't be a season seven. As much as we want them to stay, both boys are ready to move on. :-(

Smallville” & “Supernatural” — The nine-year-old “Smallville” contains an alarming lack of texting debutantes so naturally the CW dumped it on Fridays.

Ha! I like the way that was worded. Seems like only SV and SPN don't fit that mold on the CW, eh?

And finally, I wanted to point out an amazing new songvid. You make these things, Barb - how does one make fast cuts like the ones in this vid? Amazing work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_fyhjDvsy4

Wow! Awesome! How's it done? By having the patience of a saint! LOL!

Glad to be back, Barb, loading up your LJ with useless dreck!

LOL! Hardly dreck, Deborah!

Have you finished your long story yet?

I just did this week!

Because as much as it is anticipated, boy, I would love one of your wonderful, moving, gen epilogues to "My Bloody Valentine" about right now . . . .

Well, I can't promise that, but how about that long awaited "outsider POV" gen story you asked me about ages ago? I finally figured out how to do it and it'll basically be an epilogue to the entire first season. :-)

I bet you are wishing right now that I'd stayed away!

Ha! Never! Glad you're back!

Needless to say, I would love it!

[sen1995.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't promise that, but how about that long awaited "outsider POV" gen story you asked me about ages ago? I finally figured out how to do it and it'll basically be an epilogue to the entire first season. :-)

Oh, Barb, I can't tell you how happy this would make me! Thank you!

Re: Needless to say, I would love it!

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the prompt! I'm just sorry it's taken me this long to get going on it. But I started outlining it today!