Comments on: Mercy's A Bit Less Dead Than Trauma

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:13 +0000

Look what the Dolans have done for the New York Knicks! Think of what they could do for Burn Notice, Heroes and Jay Leno…

Scary.

By: Riff Rafferty

Riff Rafferty — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:42 +0000

“I just read a ‘rumour’ that Cablevision is going to buy NBC, put Leno back at 11:30 (where it belongs) and spend some real money on programming.”

I had no idea nearly 4 million bucks an episode on a freshman drama wasn’t spending “real money” on programming. You learn something new every day.

But we’ll certainly hope Cablevision doesn’t buy it. If anyone can make NBC fail even more than they already have, it’s the Dolans.

By: Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:43:20 +0000

Trauma is easily the best new show this season. The best cast and story lines I have seen in years. NBC, in its infinite wisdom, put it on in arguably the worst time slot possible. It was a recipe for failure. Not exactly scientific, but checking Facebook, there are over 18,000 fans of Trauma, less than 4,000 for Mercy. Yes, production costs enter into it substantially.

Perhaps semantics, but contrary to what has been reported, the show has not been cancelled, awaiting renewal hopefully, but not cancelled.
(100% first hand knowledge.)

Sad commentary on the viewing public when a misplaced drama is beat out by a God awful non-reality show like Dancing with whatever, two lame comedies and whatever else is on.

By: Jayski

Jayski — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:49:50 +0000

That’s why NBC is not spending any money.
They are selling the company.
I just read a ‘rumour’ that Cablevision is going to buy NBC, put Leno back at 11:30 (where it belongs) and spend some real money on programming.

By: mgbhighlander

mgbhighlander — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:18:50 +0000

These networks find a winner and clone it to death. Law & Order Everything, CSI You-Name-It, Hospital of the Week, Skinny Woman with Fake Boobs and No Acting Skills Show. Look! I just wrote next year’s “hit” shows. I think the big three networks all have the same problem, which is why viewers have migrated to cable in droves. We’re hungry for good acting, great writing, and new ideas with less censorship.

By: Carli Nunya

Carli Nunya — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:51:10 +0000

Mercy is simply amazing. The character studies, the Iraq War background, the PTSD, the homeless being treated in ER’s, America needs Mercy right now, more than say a very phoney baloney sit com…

Mercy is rock’n my world, and it is more in touch than any other show on the air right now.

peacE!

By: Chuck Tranberg

Chuck Tranberg — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:01 +0000

Here’s some interesting numbers regarding Mercy this week:

At 8 p.m. ET, “Mercy” averaged a 1.8/5 in adults 18-49 and 6.8 million viewers overall, earning week-to-week gains of 6 percent in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.7) and 2 percent in total viewers (6.8 million vs. 6.6 million). From its first half-hour to its second, “Mercy” increased its rating by 12 percent in 18-49 (to a 1.9 from a 1.7), 14 percent in adults 25-54 (2.4 vs. 2.1) and 15 percent in women 25-54 (3.0 vs. 2.6).

“Mercy” is up 13 percent versus NBC’s 1.6 average in this slot for the traditional 2008-09 season. In total viewers, “Mercy” is up 18 percent versus NBC’s 5.737 million in the hour during the traditional ’08-09 season.

http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv-cable_ratings/18495.html

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:37:14 +0000

@breezethru7,
Well, Mercy got a back nine pick-up, so at least you’ll get to enjoy it until May.

By: breezethru7

breezethru7 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:29:25 +0000

I finally find a good written show, and then it gets the boot. What is wrong with this country. We seem to like screwed up shows. By the way I am speaking of the TV drama “Mercy”.

By: breezethru7

breezethru7 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:26:53 +0000

I think Mercy is an OK TV Drama. Much better than most. It is one of the best new show on this season, and its gonna get thescrap Give his show a chance. Maybe move it or something!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:54:20 +0000

mercy is a great show. I like the characters ver much.
Well written for sure, and i really hope it gets a season two .
if you haven’t seen this show, i suggest you give it a shot!

By: 300m

300m — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:37:48 +0000

I can’t watch Trauma any more. Why? I can not think of another primetime show more PC than Trauma. I want to be entertained not given a political or cultural message every few minutes. Good by!!!

By: Clara Bellino

Clara Bellino — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:41:55 +0000

I’m still hoping Trauma gets continued; it’s getting better and better, it has capable actors, not to mention experienced producers at the helm, and the San Francisco spirit to make it happen, what else is needed? I’m slightly biased having worked as a precision driver on the pilot and stand-in since,and auditioned etc, but where else is NBC going to go to assemble so many positive forces? Yes, all of SF who works in tv wants it to continue, give it a chance, immediate gratification is not all it’s cracked up to be, best wishes, Clara Bellino

By: Mumbo

Mumbo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:23 +0000

I’m glad to see Community is hanging in there. Since the initial plunge it took from the move to 8:00, it’s been very, very slowly but steadily going up a few ticks. If it can hold that 2.3 it got on Thursday or maybe even creep up to a 2.5, it should get a renewal. And when NBC’s average takes a plunge in the midseason, all it will have to do is hold steady.

God I sound like a Castle fan don’t I

By: Nighthawk

Nighthawk — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:50:30 +0000

Shoot, I liked Trauma…….didn’t think I would but I’ve enjoyed it. Another one bites the dust.

By: kev0170

kev0170 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:28 +0000

i agree with the other tony, NBC had an identity b4 but the problem is they are tryin to relive the 90′s and early 2000′s remember they had the best comedies, best dramas and best programming overall but now the game changed. CBS is known for cop dramas, ABC is known for medical dramas, FOX is known for medical dramas also but NBC is tryin to use that strategy of being the “all in one network” but they must relize its easy to do that if u are number1 as they were back then. But if you are no.4 u need to have a basic identity which will put ur network forward. Ok they have Biggest loser base it on that or sumting i guess. Create more shows that have that inspirational outlook c if that works

By: The Other Tony

The Other Tony — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:55:15 +0000

I personally think P and R has been way more funny this season than last season. it seems they have a nice flow now and although i’m not crazy with the fact that it’s the Office at another office I do enjoy the characters. I enjoy Community more since it’s different.

I still believe Heroes will survive one more season. I mean if you go by scripted show ratings than you would have to get rid of every show except 3 to justify the cutting of Heroes.

The problem with NBC is simple. It doesn’t have enough good programs to attract a larger audience. It’s all about quality and once it gets there it will bounce back. The problem with that is, it doesn’t have the 10pm hour to push the envelope a bit and bring in shows that are ground breaking to attract this audience. I also think the network needs an identity. It has football, weight loss reality, quirky comedies and sci fi. It doesn’t really flow.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:28 +0000

Law and Order will hopefully return. After fridays ratings and demo it deserves to!

By: noah

noah — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:24 +0000

Please give parks the ax…it smacks of a someone working for a real parks/Rec and transcribing episodes of the office to their work day, only not funny. The office has rebounded from 1 1/2 seasons of crappiness, 30 is hilarious and community is the best new comedy NBC has come up with in years (they didn’t come up with the office or with 30 rock)

Pierce Pierce Pierce… Pierce you’re a B!

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:52:43 +0000

Although NBC has been extremely focused on airing Universal properties, that is likely to change next year; I know JJ Abrams’ new spy show isn’t Uni, and I thought they already picked up another show produced by someone else as well.

By: Riff Rafferty

Riff Rafferty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21:52 +0000

RJ writes, “Who produces Community? Every other show on that list is created by a parent company.”

It’s a co-production between Sony and Universal, set up at Sony. Every other show on that list is… not set up at Sony.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:59:24 +0000

R.G. – Ive been saying that since September. NBC cares more about winning 9pm with its Office/30 Rock combo then helping its newer comedues.

Mike – For 2010-2011, Id say Parks is most likely to be axed. Even if NBC airs a new series at 8:30, that wouldnt work out. Id say still NBC should move an established veteran 30 Rock to 8 leading into Parks. And then Office leading into Community.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:52:58 +0000

I’d be surprised if they keep both Parks and Community. Unless they are going to open up another comedy hour on the schedule (but why would they when they got “comedy” everynight at 10) they will likeley want to use one of those spots to try and launch a new show.

On the other hand, they’re not likeley to break up the Office/Rock power hour either, so launching a new show in the 8pm hour with either Community or Parks will be difficult as well.

By: R.G

R.G — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:01:22 +0000

Community getting the 8pkm slot isn’t working for them. I would switch 30 Rock and Community if I were in charge of NBC, that way Community can get the The Office lead-in that they used to have.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:50:42 +0000

As long as Mercy has a pulse, I’ll continue to cheer it on. In the slim pickin’s of the new 2009-10 offerings, it’s one of my favorites.

After a few talky, transparent episodes earlier this season, the last two weeks of L&O have been very entertaining. Hope they keep it up!

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:48:44 +0000

I wish NBC would announce Chuck’s return soon. Its likely to come back in January. Mercy and Trauma are basically like Three Rivers and Cold Case. 1 series has 13 eps, the other has 22 but both will be gone by May. Law & Order could return if it holds up and the newer comedies, Community and Parks are doing OK. Id still say Community will be renewed over Parks if I had to choose between the two.

By: OpeningDayGuy09

OpeningDayGuy09 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:04 +0000

Here’s my thing, I really think Mercy and Trauma should air on the same night. Putting Trauma at 9pm on Mondays was a huge mistake and Trauma ends up paying for it. SVU should’ve been put there at 9pm on Mondays.

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:28 +0000

johnthemon, as some are fond of pointing out, lots of nearly impossible things may happen. Nevertheless, Mercy’s not coming back.

As for being cynical, you don’t pay me to predict “maybe”.

Hey, wait a minute…

By: johnthemon

johnthemon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:58:05 +0000

@the128boy,

Possible but not likely. I think with the current trend Community will return and they’ll try out a new show at 8:30. Still, a lot can change by end of the season! I’d rather have a Parks Season 3 than a Community season 2.

By: johnthemon

johnthemon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:56:18 +0000

I think you’re a bit too cynical with “mercy”. A lot can change by the end of the season. You shouldn’t say that it’s for sure gonna be cancelled. At present numbers? yes, but NBC’s average is only going down after football ends, and Mercy might grow by the end of the season. Furthermore, shows slated as mid-season replacements might do even worse.

Likely returning next season? No. Possibly returning next season? Yes.

Just for the record, whether it is or not, I don’t care.

By: RJ

RJ — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:51:34 +0000

Who produces Community? Every other show on that list is created by a parent company.

By: Cullen

Cullen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:47:42 +0000

If its ratings continue increasing throughout the season the way they have recently than it has a good shot at renewal.

By: the128boy

the128boy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:38:33 +0000

Parks and Recreation finally passed up Mercy on the index…

Is a season 3 possible??… I am dreading May upfronts…

By: Cullen

Cullen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:25:15 +0000

yeah good thing their spending crazy amounts of money on mindless action sequences…

By: meredith

meredith — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:13:21 +0000

Gosh I wish that NBC had extended “Trauma” for +9 instead of “Mercy.” The ratings on both are crap, which then brings up the quality question. “Mercy” is so totally dull and unremarkable. It’s hard to get through an hour. “Trauma” has some very good actors, great action and increasingly compelling story arcs. Of course, all that costs money, and so that’s what made the difference for a deeply struggling network like NBC. “Trauma,” at least, can go out with its honor intact. They’re really using that money to buy interesting stunts, explosions and set pieces. Next week, for example, it looks like they’re going to sink a boat and then do a water rescue from a helicopter. That’s crazy in this day and age of financially struggling network TV, but at least you have to give them credit for having the courage of their convictions.

http://www.nbc.com/trauma/video/clips/thank-you/1173914/

By: 0mega

0mega — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:12:16 +0000

Have you watched Mercy? It really is a fantastic show and well-deserving of renewal. Rich, well-written characters, heartfelt performances, and a continuing increase in quality. It is far better than House on most weeks.

By: CK

CK — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:27:18 +0000

The show itself is OK, but it’s a fairly ordinary, routine hospital drama. It’s competently written and acted, but there are no compelling reasons to watch. House and Greys’ are far more entertaining, compelling to watch, and higher rating hospital dramas. Mercy’s ratings continue to slide dowward. House and Grey’s will be around a few more seasons, Mercy will not.

By: Heradite

Heradite — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:05:40 +0000

…no Chuck post yet?

Actually…no POSTS at all?