Three Rivers

Sundays on CBS

Okay, I was wrong. I thought this show would be a hit for CBS back when it was announced about nine months ago. But it turns out that, without his fangs, Moonlight hunk Alex O’Loughlin just isn’t the attraction I thought he would be. Approximately 8.77 million people tuned in last Sunday, but they were mostly grandmas and grandpas, as the audience yielded a measly 2.1 rating in the adult demo. By contrast, Family Guy had a half-million fewer viewers but a juicy 4.1 rating among adults (and sold tons of Axe Body Spray in the process). That’s what keeps shows on the air. It’s only a matter of time before Three Rivers dries up.
Verdict: In Trouble. Might run out its 13-episode order… if it’s lucky. [Source: TV.com]

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Fringe
Thursdays on Fox

I don’t think there is a show this season that has gotten the shaft more than Fringe. Moved to a competitive Thursday-night time slot and preempted by baseball, Fringe has recently hit series lows in the ratings, which prompted fans to fear for its life. But fear not, Fringe folk, Fox likes the show—and it’s obvious. This Observer-week promo isn’t happening because the net is bored, it’s happening because Fox wants the show to survive. And it wants Fringe back for Season Three. And it will be back. And then we’ll meet alternate universe Astrid who will be a major ass-kicker! (I hope)
Verdict: It will be back, and hopefully on another night. [Source: TV.com]

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