BEST EVER "VERONICA MARS"

[jomel]

BEST EVER "VERONICA MARS" AND SEASON HIGHS FOR "GILMORE GIRLS" LEAD THE CW TO STRONGEST TUESDAY TO DATE

"Veronica Mars" Scores Its Best Ratings EVER in Adults 18-34 and 18-49; Attracts Second Largest Audience in Series History

"Veronica Mars" Reaches New Season High in All Categories

The CW Posts Double-Digit Week-to-Week Growth on Tuesday

Comments

[zombiebaby_x]

I'd be interested to see how the ratings compare to the CW's ratings on other nights. I know ANTM does well for them on Wednesdays, but how are, say, Smallville and Supernatural doing comparatively? Or the comedy block on Mondays? Like roniabirk was saying, the CW has to bear some of the burden here. They're the smallest fish in a big pond filled with sharks equipped with lasers, and can't really expect ratings of LOST-like proportions. I think it's tremendous news that they're even nearing that 3 million viewer goal.

I mean, I'll be realistic about it and all. I'm not getting my VM:S4 tattoo just yet. But I think this is good news, and I'm hopeful!

[roniabirk]

I'm glad SPN is doing so well. (I wish it was a little higher. ;-)) The other edge I think SPN had coming into this is coming from theWB rather than UPN. I would argue WB shows have a better chance at retaining viewers because a lot of the stations that were UPN went away and the CW took the WB spot. No adjustment for those viewers. Still, go SPN!

Off the VM Topic...

[_voxy]

For me, those numbers are a clear case of how deceiving the fandom furor can be! :P I learned how great the show was and started watching because of how many people on LJ were into it. I thought SPN was doing totally great... Then the other day I joined the LJ community for SPN and find that they're currently worried about being canceled, too. Totally blows the mind and really makes you wonder about the legitimacy of Neilsen ratings and their stupid boxes.

That being said, with SPN keeping above 3 mil considering the competition, you've got to give them their dues!

Re: Off the VM Topic...

[roniabirk]

Oh, I think we've all learned our lesson (Firefly, Wonderfalls, Kitchen Confidential, The Inside, etc. FOX!!!) that a show can be fantastic and still not make it. My point is the networks need to take their share of the blame - especially these little guys. SPN is doing pretty darn good for the timeslot. I'm very happy about that. I don't hang out in the SPN comms, so if there's worry of cancellation, I hadn't seen it. :\

Boo! SPN is too awesome to go away. *sniff*

Re: Off the VM Topic...

[_voxy]

Yeah... when refering to "major networks" you really won't hear anyone refer to the CW... especially here in Canada where it barely exists in most regions. The best we can do is catch it after 10PM when Fox syndicates. I certainly can't stay up until midnight to watch VM when I have to work.

I honestly think if they canceled SPN, a part of me would break... but not be surprised. You've mentioned enough examples above (plus Dark Angel!) to see that the big-ups don't have a clue what they're doing.

[roniabirk]

Is it Smallville's last season? That would be a checkmark in SPN's "Stay" column if so. However, given what happened with 7th Heaven, you just never know what those quirky execs are going to do.

[beardoggx]

I don't believe this will be Smallville's last season. Maybe next season, but not this season.

I'm 50% sure about this, though: The CW will keep VM and Supernatural next season.

[_voxy]

What the source for those numbers? I'm curious.

[_voxy]

Oh, OK... I thought it was a site that compiled and kept track of the ratings for TV shows... I wanted to check a couple of others! :P

[naturellebella]

i must say even those are alot...it's decreasing every week at the end=/