None of ABC’s three dramas maintained their premiere week ratings on Sunday, but it is only “666 Park Avenue” providing immediate cause for concern.
After disappointing in its premiere, the modestly reviewed “666” dipped to just a 1.7 adults 18-49 rating with 5.1 million viewers. Already below the threshold it presumably needs to survive for the long-term, its dip from its first to second half hour (1.8 vs. 1.5), reveals that the show failed to hook those who did start watching once “Revenge” came to a close.
Trends like that can indicate that the show’s ratings have not bottomed out, meaning things could get even bleaker in the coming weeks.
Earlier in the night, “Once Upon a Time” remained strong but fell considerably from last week’s impressive premiere, dipping to a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating with 9.6 million viewers. Unlike “666,” “OUAT” did grow its audience as the hour progressed.
Sandwiched between the two, “Revenge” delivered a 2.6 rating with 8.2 million.
