Update: For NBC’s “Hannibal,” the final ratings report paints an even bleaker picture than that conveyed by the fast nationals.
Thursday’s “Hannibal” officially drew a 0.5 adults 18-49 rating with 1.66 million viewers. Both numbers represent series lows for the drama.
They also trail the numbers posted by last week’s season premiere. It drew a 0.7 with 2.57 million viewers.
NBC led into “Hannibal” with “Aquarius” (0.8, 3.74 million). Up from last week’s episode (from a 0.7) in the demo, it slipped slightly in total viewership (from 3.90 million).
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For the second straight week, NBC’s “Hannibal” faced the uphill battle of contending with ABC’s mammoth NBA Finals coverage.
For the second straight week, it delivered poor numbers.
According to fast national data, Thursday’s “Hannibal” posted a 0.5 adults 18-49 rating with 1.74 million total viewers. Both marks represent new series lows for the critically acclaimed NBC drama.
Last week’s season three opener, which was the lowest-rated and least-watched premiere on record, delivered a 0.7 adults 18-49 rating with 2.57 million viewers.
While the NBA finals competition did not make life easier for “Hannibal,” the show did not face an inevitable decline this week. Lead-in “Aquarius,” which also went against the basketball game, drew an improved mark in adults 18-49 and nearly matched last week’s viewership total.
This week’s “Aquarius” drew a 0.8 adults 18-49 rating with 3.73 million total viewers; last week’s drew a 0.7 with 3.90 million.