ABC Cancels Eastwick, Orders More Of The Forgotten

ABC has decided against ordering the back nine episodes of Eastwick, essentially canceling the show. It will halt production after wrapping its initial run of 13 episodes. In its most recent airing on November 4, the show averaged only 4.6 million viewers and a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demo. Despite the strong lead in from Modern Family and Cougar Town, Eastwick could never pull in the satisfactory ratings, even losing to the Jay Leno Show.

In more positive news, ABC ordered five more episodes of Christian Slater’s The Forgotten. Jerry Bruckheimer’s procedural drama has been a steady performer in the ratings on Tuesday nights.

I think Eastwick was the better show here. The Forgotten was off my DVR schedule by the second episode, where Eastwick has kept my interest, leaving me looking forward to each new episode. ABC had a strong Wednesday night with two hours of comedy followed by the fun, supernatural Eastwick.

I am really curious if they took DVR replays into account. Eastwick used to be a DVR and watch later show for me, but after giving it a chance, it was a must see show.