We’re now over a month into the new fall TV season in the U.S. And with most of the broadcast networks’ series having already premiered (see a list of those yet-to-premiere below), there are already some winners and losers.
Sure, everything can change in a few weeks ratings-wise, but for now, here’s what’s off to a good start. Note: Nothing’s been cancelled yet.
Biggest hits:
Blindspot (pictured above)
This NBC drama, about a woman who mysteriously wakes up in Times Square naked and covered in tattoos, seems to be the biggest hit of the season thus far. It’s no surprise then that the network has made a full-season order.
Life in Pieces
The audience for this CBS single-camera comedy about a grown family has stayed steady. There’s no full season order yet, but likely there will be.
Quantico
ABC has ordered six more episodes of this drama, about an FBI agent who’s framed for a terrorist attack.
Rosewood
FOX has picked up this drama about a gifted, charismatic Miami-based pathologist for a full season (22 episodes). And its ratings remain strong.
Not-so-great:
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
This musical drama is popular with critics, and CW execs too, apparently, since they’ve ordered scripts for five additional episodes. That said, ratings are lackluster (though keep in mind that CW shows always attract smaller audiences than the other networks and can still survive).
Grandfathered
While FOX has ordered six more scripts of this comedy about a bachelor who finds out he has a son and grandchild, but the ratings aren’t exactly through the roof. It’s seen a decline in ratings since its premiere.
The Grinder
FOX has also ordered six additional scripts of this drama about a TV lawyer who returns to his hometown after his show’s cancellation. But ratings have dropped significantly since the premiere as well.
Misses:
Minority Report
FOX has cut the order from 13 to 10. This drama, based on the movie by the same name, has lost viewers significantly with each airing. And it didn’t start out so hot either.
The Player
NBC’s drama, about a security expert who must complete a series of heroic challenges, doesn’t seem to be catching on with audiences.
Scream Queens
FOX’s comedic horror show had a lot of hype, but it’s not quite living up to it in the ratings department so far.
Truth Be Told
This NBC sitcom, starring Mark Paul Gosselaar, came out of the gate with low ratings. It follows two diverse couples who are neighbors and best friends.
Not yet premiered:
CBS’s Supergirl (October 26)
ABC’s Wicked City (October 27)
NBC’s Chicago Med (November 17)
FYI: CBS sitcom Angel From Hell, which was meant to premiere in November, has been pushed to midseason.
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