Is "Damages" In Trouble?
According to this LaTimes.com article "Damages" may be in danger of not being renewed.
The article was written by Matea Gold. Here's an excerpt:
"While the intricately plotted legal thriller starring Glenn Close and Ted Danson has garnered a passionate following, it has not been as sizable as the cable network had hoped.
By the end of each week, episodes have averaged a cumulative viewership of 4.9 million people, including 2.4 million 18- to 49-year-olds. Live viewing, on which the network bases most of its ad sales, is substantially lower."
"The ratings are pretty middling," said John Landgraf, president of FX Networks. "It's nothing to write home about."
It would be a shame if the suits at FX decided to pull the plug on what has been not only an entertaining show, but a high quality one as well. The performances by co-stars Glenn CLose and Ted Danson, especially in the last couple of weeks have easily been Emmy-worthy and it would be a shame if FX didn't reward loyal viewers with a second season.
I do however hope that after they successfully wrap up this season's Frobisher/Hewes storyline and solve poor, doomed David's murder, the writers come up with a plot as compelling for next season. If they can't, that would be a reason, I feel for them to cancel the show.
The "Damages" finale airs on October 23 and as usual my recap of last night's episode will be posted by the end of the week.
