You really shouldn't fret. Network cable/basic cable show ratings are much diff than CW, NBC< ABC..etc.
A how that averages 1.5-2.5 mill viewers is considered a HUGE hit. USA has higher rated shows because it's on the 'dial' more than FX.
All FX cares about is how it fares compared to other FX shows and it falls in line wiht the rest of its line-up. I doubted it'd maintain those debut numbers, but I have no idea about time shifting figures in TIVO. Add in that FX repeats its show 4 times a week---..
Look at this article before it aired:
My guess is what they will hope for with Justified is that it at least does something similar to Sons of Anarchy, where it gets decent numbers in its first year. In its first year Sons of Anarchy averaged a 1.1 rating with adults 18-49 (1.46 million 18-49 viewers), in its second year it averaged a 1.9 rating with adults 18-49 (2.56 million 18-49 viewers). Those kind of numbers will get you canceled on the broadcast networks, but on cable, that’s a monster hit.
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A how that averages 1.5-2.5 mill viewers is considered a HUGE hit. USA has higher rated shows because it's on the 'dial' more than FX.
All FX cares about is how it fares compared to other FX shows and it falls in line wiht the rest of its line-up. I doubted it'd maintain those debut numbers, but I have no idea about time shifting figures in TIVO. Add in that FX repeats its show 4 times a week---..
Look at this article before it aired:
My guess is what they will hope for with Justified is that it at least does something similar to Sons of Anarchy, where it gets decent numbers in its first year. In its first year Sons of Anarchy averaged a 1.1 rating with adults 18-49 (1.46 million 18-49 viewers), in its second year it averaged a 1.9 rating with adults 18-49 (2.56 million 18-49 viewers). Those kind of numbers will get you canceled on the broadcast networks, but on cable, that’s a monster hit.
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/14/fxs-original-series-justified-already-a-lock-to-be-renewed/44880