This is a sentiment I’ve heard quite a bit regarding the early half of the first season, and I have no quarrel with it. (Nor do I have much sympathy for the “Nielsen bad, me yum-yum” level of thinking expressed by many of my fellow Jericho fans.)

But one thing that seems to get lost in recent examinations, and is of minor import, I suppose, is that those early episodes I think reeled in a certain sort of person who was familiar with the written genre the “first” time it came around the pike or was there to resonate against it. The writers tipped their caps (or brazenly borrowed from) the novel “Alas, Babylon” on many occasions, and that fifth-grade ringing really was enough for me for some time.

In fact, aside from the super-soapy elements, I quite liked the “Little Home on the Apocalyptic Prarie” routine. And I was sorely relieved when things were largely de-Lost-ified in episode 19 (“A.K.A.”), even though the show devolved pretty much into a shoot-’em-up.

So, I’m positing a certain intersection of sets, a winnowing, instead of a snoring-away, of viewers. What hay could possibly be made with this going forward, I do not know.

But I do think there’s an explanation for the high early ratings, and I tentatively claim it in the name of the geezers, such as myself.

This is a sentiment I've heard quite a bit regarding the early half of the first season, and I have no quarrel with it. (Nor do I have much sympathy for the “Nielsen bad, me yum-yum” level of thinking expressed by many of my fellow Jericho fans.)

But one thing that seems to get lost in recent examinations, and is of minor import, I suppose, is that those early episodes I think reeled in a certain sort of person who was familiar with the written genre the “first” time it came around the pike or was there to resonate against it. The writers tipped their caps (or brazenly borrowed from) the novel “Alas, Babylon” on many occasions, and that fifth-grade ringing really was enough for me for some time.

In fact, aside from the super-soapy elements, I quite liked the “Little Home on the Apocalyptic Prarie” routine. And I was sorely relieved when things were largely de-Lost-ified in episode 19 (“A.K.A.”), even though the show devolved pretty much into a shoot-'em-up.

So, I'm positing a certain intersection of sets, a winnowing, instead of a snoring-away, of viewers. What hay could possibly be made with this going forward, I do not know.

But I do think there's an explanation for the high early ratings, and I tentatively claim it in the name of the geezers, such as myself.

Now, here we are almost done with season two, and the show has gone above and beyond my fannish expectations. It’s very exciting. Every person I harassed about this show last year has thanked me for showing them the way to something so fun on their television.

Of course the ratings are disappointing. But the online numbers (downloads, streaming, etc) are telling. The new generation likes their tv on the go, and if CBS really wants the money of the youngsters, they should start paying attention. CBS themselves have said that the advertisers are raring to go over online content. That in itself tells me that the giant corporations are finally starting to see the pull of the internet.

Will Jericho get another season? Eh, I don’t know. I would LOVE it if it did (NBC has shown it can nurture some rating challenged shows, but they don’t have much else right now, do they?), but I think that networks should start looking to where the kids are getting their entertainment and get on board or get out of the way.

I hope you enjoy the rest of season one, and dive head first into season two. It really is a lovely ride.

Now, here we are almost done with season two, and the show has gone above and beyond my fannish expectations. It's very exciting. Every person I harassed about this show last year has thanked me for showing them the way to something so fun on their television.

Of course the ratings are disappointing. But the online numbers (downloads, streaming, etc) are telling. The new generation likes their tv on the go, and if CBS really wants the money of the youngsters, they should start paying attention. CBS themselves have said that the advertisers are raring to go over online content. That in itself tells me that the giant corporations are finally starting to see the pull of the internet.

Will Jericho get another season? Eh, I don't know. I would LOVE it if it did (NBC has shown it can nurture some rating challenged shows, but they don't have much else right now, do they?), but I think that networks should start looking to where the kids are getting their entertainment and get on board or get out of the way.

I hope you enjoy the rest of season one, and dive head first into season two. It really is a lovely ride.

How did you let the French co-opt your fries like that?

How did you let the French co-opt your fries like that?

I’ve followed the ratings and message board since it began and to be quite honest, I now believe the rabid fanbase to be completely obnoxious and so removed from reality it’s almost comical. How many times do I have to read how some poll on the internet of a “best tv show” category is completely void of Jericho, only to have the Jericho brigade fudge the numbers by repeatidly voting all night. And then they have the nerve to come back and claim how popular it is. I mean comon. If Jericho never seems to be listed anywhere, if nobody is talking about it, if the ratings are poor, maybe the truth of the matter is that it’s just not a good show afterall?

But no, let’s ignore all this real life evedince and tell everyone that if they don’t watch it, they must either be reality tv watchers or just too dumb to “get” Jericho.

These are the same fans who pleaded on other shows message boards to help them in the fight, because one day their show may be canceled too. And now it’s the time of year when other shows are being canceled and people are coming to Jericho fans for assistance, but instead are getting the cold shoulder and told to just start watching Jericho instead since it’s the best thing since slice cheese.

Most close minded, arrogant, and obnoxious fans EVER.

I've followed the ratings and message board since it began and to be quite honest, I now believe the rabid fanbase to be completely obnoxious and so removed from reality it's almost comical. How many times do I have to read how some poll on the internet of a “best tv show” category is completely void of Jericho, only to have the Jericho brigade fudge the numbers by repeatidly voting all night. And then they have the nerve to come back and claim how popular it is. I mean comon. If Jericho never seems to be listed anywhere, if nobody is talking about it, if the ratings are poor, maybe the truth of the matter is that it's just not a good show afterall?

But no, let's ignore all this real life evedince and tell everyone that if they don't watch it, they must either be reality tv watchers or just too dumb to “get” Jericho.

These are the same fans who pleaded on other shows message boards to help them in the fight, because one day their show may be canceled too. And now it's the time of year when other shows are being canceled and people are coming to Jericho fans for assistance, but instead are getting the cold shoulder and told to just start watching Jericho instead since it's the best thing since slice cheese.

Most close minded, arrogant, and obnoxious fans EVER.

Answer me this if Jericho is so terrible how come it is constatly #1 1 on Amazon ,Itunes and such I will Tell you why. Because people can not sit up till 11pm on a work night when they have to get up at 4 or 5 am to go to work.

Answer me this if Jericho is so terrible how come it is constatly #1 1 on Amazon ,Itunes and such I will Tell you why. Because people can not sit up till 11pm on a work night when they have to get up at 4 or 5 am to go to work.

Keith: I’m definitely planning to watch Season 2 — I’ll let you know.

Keith: I'm definitely planning to watch Season 2 — I'll let you know.

I think your view of Jericho will change a lot when you get to watch season 2. Because CBS only made 7 episodes they had to take out most of the back stories and focus on just the meat of the show. This causes Jake (Skeet) and Hawkins (Lennie) to get way more screen time. I really think season 2 is your type of show!

I think your view of Jericho will change a lot when you get to watch season 2. Because CBS only made 7 episodes they had to take out most of the back stories and focus on just the meat of the show. This causes Jake (Skeet) and Hawkins (Lennie) to get way more screen time. I really think season 2 is your type of show!

This season is amazing and packs an emotional wallop that is almost too real to handle. Honestly, I don’t think every show will appeal to everybody, but you are doing a write up on something that actually doesn’t even exist anymore if you haven’t even finished season 1. *That* is what is not right here. If you are going to critique the show in anyway you need to watch it through last night’s episode first.

This season is amazing and packs an emotional wallop that is almost too real to handle. Honestly, I don't think every show will appeal to everybody, but you are doing a write up on something that actually doesn't even exist anymore if you haven't even finished season 1. *That* is what is not right here. If you are going to critique the show in anyway you need to watch it through last night's episode first.

Not only do you have to consider human error in the diaries, there’s also human error with the meters because nielsen families still have to indicate when and what they are watching.

We are in an age where human interaction is not needed in the measurement equation at all.

Not only do you have to consider human error in the diaries, there's also human error with the meters because nielsen families still have to indicate when and what they are watching.

We are in an age where human interaction is not needed in the measurement equation at all.

That being said, the second season is *very* good, but a little bit confusing if you’re not already familiar with the characters. The pacing issues are gone (if anything, it might be TOO fast paced for casual/first time viewers, which probably hurt it in the ratings) and the show as a whole is a lot tighter.

Too bad it won’t be back.

That being said, the second season is *very* good, but a little bit confusing if you're not already familiar with the characters. The pacing issues are gone (if anything, it might be TOO fast paced for casual/first time viewers, which probably hurt it in the ratings) and the show as a whole is a lot tighter.

Too bad it won't be back.

Season 2 however, has been excellent. I don’t watch television much, but season 2 of Jericho is the sort of show I enjoy. Fast paced with no filler.

Season 2 however, has been excellent. I don't watch television much, but season 2 of Jericho is the sort of show I enjoy. Fast paced with no filler.