SG and BW ratings thus far...

@Romulus, I think that the issues with Justice League go way deeper than different interpretations of some same characters.

Totally on point. Seemed to me like there were different interpretations of the same characters within the movie.

From what I've been hearing about DC Comics and their own internal relationships, there is a major growth effort get more teams talking and more characters shared. Think of Crisis, we will literally be seeing multiple version of Superman and I think the audience is excited for it, not confused by it.

I think general audiences (i.e., not just comic book nerds like me) are more sophisticated and willing to accept things like multiverses, alternate timelines, and just different interpretations of a character than they were, say, 10 years ago. The Phoenix Joker standalone is proof of that I think, coming relatively soon after Leto's take in Suicide Squad.

Fun anecdote told to press only at NYCC (which Kelsey and I have a representative at, ha, we're growing), Warner Brothers TV was developing a Joker origin story show and didn't know DC Entertainment was developing a Joker origin story movie. This really started the new push for internal communication and a renewed want to share characters and allow new interpretations. Harley Quinn's animated show will really push boundaries in a new way.

As a longtime fan of both characters, I gotta say--I'm kinda "Joker-and-Harleyed" out.

@Romulus, I think that the issues with Justice League go way deeper than different interpretations of some same characters.

From what I've been hearing about DC Comics and their own internal relationships, there is a major growth effort get more teams talking and more characters shared. Think of Crisis, we will literally be seeing multiple version of Superman and I think the audience is excited for it, not confused by it.

Fun anecdote told to press only at NYCC (which Kelsey and I have a representative at, ha, we're growing), Warner Brothers TV was developing a Joker origin story show and didn't know DC Entertainment was developing a Joker origin story movie. This really started the new push for internal communication and a renewed want to share characters and allow new interpretations. Harley Quinn's animated show will really push boundaries in a new way.

Let me address a couple of things in the Admin's post, particularly the last paragraph...

1...the movie Joker is a hit, a big hit.

2...In terms of the Harley Quinn animated project, I saw an interview with the voice of Harley Quinn none other than Kaley Cuoco (from the recently ended Big Bang Theory) on the new Kelly Clarkson Show. And let me tell you, HQ is nothing at all like Penny. Kaley admits dropping some F-bombs is therapy for her.

3..Great to know there is an SG.TV rep that goes to NY Comic Con.

Tv Line and TV By The Numbers are legitimate sites and have only reported facts about the ratings.

Cosmic Book News is not a legitimate website and has written their article with a clickbait-driven agenda.

Tv Line and TV By The Numbers are legitimate sites and have only reported facts about the ratings.

Cosmic Book News is not a legitimate website and has written their article with a clickbait-driven agenda.

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That is why I added the additional links. In any event, the numbers given only tell a small part of the overall story. Let's see how things progress and make a more global assessment once COIE has come and gone.

A general reply to all contributors;

Thanks for your continued input into the thread. It opens up new perspectives and adds more dimension to what we're given and what we're seeing on the surface. Thanks and please keep on contributing.

Much appreciated!

More evidence the sky is not falling: https://batwoman.tv/batwoman-receives-full-season-order

More evidence the sky is not falling: https://batwoman.tv/batwoman-receives-full-season-order

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Lovely! This wasn't really in doubt for BW since the live numbers have levelled off (and actually increased with L+7, and on-demand) and the pilot received good reviews. It certainly helped its cause. Consequently, a SG-BW crossover is fully expected for 2020.

Now, if only they could really fix SG's ongoing internal conundrums...

More evidence the sky is not falling: https://batwoman.tv/batwoman-receives-full-season-order

I guess that's what meant by a strong lead-in...well CW wise.

I'm going to weigh in here. Recently, with the rather large expansion of the sites and shows that Kelsey and I cover, I have been exploring a much larger community of entertainment reporting. I'm getting to know the players, the leakers, the well informed, and the click-baiters.

I have gained a LOT of new sources and contacts and can surprisingly say that I feel like I am a bit more of an informed reporter these days. For those interested on my takes on the larger DC landscape follow me personally on Twitter @EricJohnstonDC. I've seen episodes of Titans that aren't out yet, I've been able to keep pulse on the entire Arrowverse with some powerful press credentials and I've made some industry sources in various locations.

From what I've seen, Cosmic-Book.news is not reliable in the least. They will make up as many stores as they can, if even one sticks, they claim they were in the know all along. I put no value in their reporting and I would encourage all of us to not feel the need to link them at all here. There are other sites that fall into this category but I'm not looking to call people out, I mention them because they have been listed in this thread.

Additionally, let us look at the field as a whole. The CW used to get 0$ on Sunday nights from their new programming because it didn't exist. They relied on syndicated shows that didn't bring in nearly the same revenue Batwoman and Supergirl do. Additionally, Batwoman and the other Arrowverse shows (once the Netflix deal is up) will move to HBO Max exclusively for streaming purposes after the show's broadcast completion. This model is meant to drive up HBO max subscribers and with Warner Brother's owning it all, The CW sits quite happily taking a cut.

Finally, the Arrowverse, even while it is changing, is arguably the best Comic-Based shows on TV. There is not a subscription required to view, and with the changing market on TV, Live +7 means more than Live at all. The resale value of the Arrowverse is much more potent than any traditional ratings system.

Frankly, as long as Grant, Melissa and Ruby wish to stay in their roles, the shows will continue to be made. Syndication, streaming services, resale, collector editions and so on make these properties a gold mine. Not to mention the action figures, statues, pop figures and all other merchandise coming from the Arrowverse.

The DCEU is a mess and is now starting to find more success in these one offs like Joker than it did in the Marvel model. For incredible joined and linked stories, look no further than the Arrowverse. Also for those saying Supergirl needs to end so they can make their DCEU Movie, Why wasn't Smallville axed when Brandon Routh's Superman returns was made.

Ok I'll get off my soap box.

Thank you for some actual knowledge of the subject matter, in this discussion. EVEN the Grim Reaper has talked about how the CWs ratings schematics are far different than the other big 4. IMO Fox could learn some lessons from the CW. As far as Cosmic Comic, a massive clickbait site and should not be used in any intelligent discussion.

For more good news, tvbythenumbers' very own ursine prognosticator, the Cancel Bear, gives Supergirl (as well as the entire slate of programming aired thus far) 4 bears-- "likely to be renewed by May 2020."

This is not counting Arrow and Supernatural, both airing final seasons.

https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/renewcancel/cancel-bear-vs-the-cw-week-4-2019-20/

Agreed. I don't see CW cutting any Arrowverse shows, this season, since they are losing Arrow. I also think that, if Supergirl were to end (whenever that may be), it's been on long enough to where the CW would grant them a "final season". Even if it were to be a shortened season. Again, I don't see them doing that this year or next year. But when the time comes.

On another note, related to how long the series will run. It's been stated that lead contracts are typically for 7 years, and supporting are for 3. I'm genuinely curious if Melissa had to sign a new 7-year when the show moved to CW, or if her current contract includes season 1 from CBS. I only ask because of Arrow. It's not ending because of ratings, it's ending because Stephen Amell's contract expired after season 7, and he didn't want to renew, so he agreed to do a shortened, final 8th season.

I would likely watch the show as long as Melissa wants to do it. And it's clear she loves her coworkers. But it's no secret this job is EXHAUSTING, so I'm curious if she'd want to renew when the time is up. Part of me wants her to just so the show can beat Smallville's run, but I also think Smallville ran a few seasons too long...so, it's a toss up. But that's me putting the cart before the horse. We can say, officially, though, that Melissa Benoist has worn an actual super-suit longer than any other Superman or Supergirl actor. The next runner up is Dean Cain, who was Superman for 88 episodes, which Melissa has already beaten. And Tom Welling never wore a proper Superman suit. He wore variants, but even that didn't start until season 9.

For more good news, tvbythenumbers' very own ursine prognosticator, the Cancel Bear, gives Supergirl (as well as the entire slate of programming aired thus far) 4 bears-- "likely to be renewed by May 2020."

This is not counting Arrow and Supernatural, both airing final seasons.

https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/renewcancel/cancel-bear-vs-the-cw-week-4-2019-20/

The upcoming Supergirl movie might change things completely. I'm a fiction writer, and my novels based upon The Phantom of the Opera sold like hotcakes after the movie came out. It might be that when the Supergirl movie comes out, viewership of Supergirl on The CW will increase. Any thoughts?
Check out this link for info about the movie: https://screenrant.com/supergirl-movie-filming-2020/

The upcoming Supergirl movie might change things completely. I'm a fiction writer, and my novels based upon The Phantom of the Opera sold like hotcakes after the movie came out. It might be that when the Supergirl movie comes out, viewership of Supergirl on The CW will increase. Any thoughts?
Check out this link for info about the movie: https://screenrant.com/supergirl-movie-filming-2020/

If that movie happens, it's likely at least 2 years away. Probably more. Nobody has been attached to direct, there has been no casting news, and the news of a writer was well over a year ago, now. My point being that there is no guarantee Supergirl will still be on the air, if and when that movie happens. Look at The Flash. That solo movie was announced during season 1 of the show, and has been in limbo, ever since.

When it comes to DC's movies, I frankly don't believe anything's getting made until it starts filming.

I know most on this site don't want to hear it, but it is a fact. The ratings on this show have dropped ever since she ditched the skirt. Episode 1 of this season was the best of the season, and the only episode this season that had over 1 million viewers. It was also the only episode when she appeared in the classic costume with the skirt. Every episode prior to Season 5 Episode 2 (the first episode when the skirt was gone) had over 1 million viewers. Every episode from Season 5 Episode 2 forward has had less than 1 million viewers. The most recent episode (5.5) had the worst numbers ever, less than 800,000 viewers. Its not just cosmicbook site reporting this....

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/supergirl-season-five-ratings/

Believe what you want, but the costume change has hurt the show's viewership.

Have you looked at the other shows on the network? Every single show has had a drop in same-day viewership. Every single series has been experiencing all time lows for same-day viewership. In terms of where it ranks among other CW shows, Supergirl is exactly where it was, last year, hovering between 4th-6th place. 6th for demographic ratings, 4th for pure numbers in viewership.

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/cw-2019-20-season-ratings/

Is this my favorite season? No. I personally think Supergirl is the weakest of the Arrowverse shows, this year. Batwoman has been solid, and both Flash and Arrow have REALLY stepped up, with their build up to Crisis. Arrow, in particular, has been stellar, and I haven't been able to say that for YEARS.

Even so, the only competition Supergirl has is it's ranking among other CW shows. and it's right around where it consistently has been. That's honestly shocking, considering it's competing with new episodes of The Walking Dead in it's timeslot.

Add on top of that, CW doesn't really base their decisions based on Live+Same Day viewership. Every year, they rely more on streaming views as a gauge.

We get it. People miss the skirt. I do too. But they film in Vancouver. They are not warm in the fall and winter months. For the comfort and health of both Melissa and her stunt doubles, I don't see the skirt returning, any time soon. It's something we just have to accept.

Supergirl leads all shows in live + 7 lifts across all networks.

link here

Supergirl leads all shows in live + 7 lifts across all networks.

link here

Sooooo I guess that means those no watching live because of that dreadful suit that has ruined the show for good, are simply watching later?????? *insert sarcasm* throughout.

The L+7 ratings do not indicate people are simply watching it later, it could be the same people that watched it live watching again for all you know. How do the numbers compare from previous seasons.

FACT: Every single episode that Supergirl wore the skirt had over 1 million live viewers
FACT: Every single episode that Supergirl no longer wears the skirt had had less then 1 million live viewers. And those numbers are falling. Maybe some people just never removed the series from the record list.

The new costume is ugly. You can find a number of comicbook fan sites that hate it, but of course we all have to be sexist, because there is no other reason than we just prefer the classic look.

As much money as the network has, you would think it could invest in heaters that could help her situation so she didn't have to freeze while filming.

You're choosing two facts that fit YOUR argument, and ignoring the other facts. As I already mentioned, every other show on the network has had comparable declines in live+same day viewership, to the point that Supergirl's rank among the CW shows sits around where it's consistently been.

Moreover, your using this thread to revive the issue of the new suit. Again. It's not needed, and it's a discussion that's been beaten to death.

Your points would be valid, if it was the only show on CW facing these sort of declines. But as I've now iterated, at least twice, it's not. Literally every show has faced a similar decline.

Here is the breakdown of the Live+7 ratings, as pulled from the link Rschick supplied:

Ratings in the 18-49 demographic:

The Flash: .94
Batwoman: .59
Riverdale: .58
Supergirl: .54
Supernatural: .53
Arrow: .51
Legacies: .50
Charmed: .43
All American: .43
Nancy Drew: .37
Black Lightning:.35
Dynasty: .20

Ratings in viewership:

The Flash: 2.453
Batwoman: 2.135
Supernatural: 1.936
Supergirl: 1.784
Riverdale: 1.528
Legacies: 1.473
Nancy Drew: 1.448
Arrow: 1.421
Charmed: 1.319
All American: 1.195
Black Lightning:0.967
Dynasty: 0.630



Supergirl is ranked 4th in both.

Supergirl is ranked 4th in both.

That's what I call consistency.

Both shows have been solid after the initial drop, at 0.3 and 0.2.

If I was a CW exec, I would take those numbers on a given weeknight. For Sunday night, they are even better.

Both shows have been solid after the initial drop, at 0.3 and 0.2.

If I was a CW exec, I would take those numbers on a given weeknight. For Sunday night, they are even better.

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Which proves the famous quote (mistakenly) attributed to P.T. Barnum is bang-on accurate. Care for another round of Kool-Aid?!