Cane: Declines in Ratings But Continues to Draw Hispanic Audience

buddytv · 10-12-2007, 11:00 PM

Much has been said about Cane's disappointing debut last month that prompted viewers to steer clear of the epic drama that chronicles the external rivalry and internal power struggles of a large Cuban-American family running a massively flourishing rum and sugar business in South Florida. Although some remain faithful to the series, the numbers prove that Cane continues to decline in terms of ratings, given that it already lost 2 million viewers by the time it aired its second episode.

While many consider Cane as a night-time soap opera throwback to the 1980s with a high possibility of getting cancelled, there are also others who regard the CBS television series as an appealing plot-driven, multi-generational melodrama that taps on jealousy, love, fortune, deception and murder. Among those supporters are Hispanic households, comprised of both English and non-English speaking viewers.

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Guest · 10-13-2007, 08:57 AM

To say that Cane "continues to decline in terms of ratings" is a bit misleading. Cane declined in ratings between its first and second episode, but mostly held steady from its second episode to its third episode. Week by week, it's gone from 11.1 million viewers to 9.2 million viewers to 9.1 million viewers. Now it did drop in the demographs between the second and third episode, but it looks like there are around 9 million viewers who are sticking with the show. Point being, the ratings aren't in a freefall by any means. Now, the question is: will CBS be happy with a show that pulls roughly 9 million viewers in that timeslot? They just greenlit four new scrips, so I'm guessing the answer is 'yes'. Anyway, I strongly recommend Cane to anyone thinking about checking it out. -sa@bonasi.com

Guest · 10-13-2007, 09:27 AM

If Cane is doing well in the New York market then it could be related to the fact that New York Latinos are largelly Puerto Ricans and even though the show is about a Cuban-American family the show actually has a mostly Puerto Rican cast and this may be adding to it's appeal in NYC.

Guest · 10-13-2007, 09:30 AM

As far as CBS greenlighting four new scripts for the show. I read that was related to a possible writer's strike.

MonkeyPhat · 10-13-2007, 03:43 PM

"The Ratings" no longer reflect the viewing audience. They just can't possibly. DVR, Tivo, the internet, etc., aren't being counted properly.

I LOVE this show, as do a lot of people.

Guest · 10-13-2007, 08:48 PM

Cane happens to be one of the greatest shows out right now. It would be a shame if CBS decides to cancel it.

VeronicaMarsLovesLogan · 10-15-2007, 11:55 PM

I think Cane is a great show. I really like how they are capturing the Cuban culture. I do hope it survives. Maybe the ratings will pick up soon.

Guest · 10-16-2007, 09:27 AM

Well I'm part 9 million watching and will continue. I'm not from the Cuban or hispanic culture but I enjoy the show. The only show thats programmed on our TV and worth watching besides hockey!

Guest · 10-16-2007, 11:59 AM

My theory is the timeslot. I don't think it bodes well at that timeslot and think it would kill on wednesdays.

Guest · 10-16-2007, 08:21 PM

i love this show,,,i love tonights episode!!, i hope they dont cancel, i hate when they start canceling all these cool new shows that have such great actors,,,if you wanna cancel something,, cancel Bionic Woman and CHuck, those are garbage

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10-12-2007, 11:00 PM	#1
buddytv Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11,778,731	Much has been said about Cane's disappointing debut last month that prompted viewers to steer clear of the epic drama that chronicles the external rivalry and internal power struggles of a large Cuban-American family running a massively flourishing rum and sugar business in South Florida. Although some remain faithful to the series, the numbers prove that Cane continues to decline in terms of ratings, given that it already lost 2 million viewers by the time it aired its second episode. While many consider Cane as a night-time soap opera throwback to the 1980s with a high possibility of getting cancelled, there are also others who regard the CBS television series as an appealing plot-driven, multi-generational melodrama that taps on jealousy, love, fortune, deception and murder. Among those supporters are Hispanic households, comprised of both English and non-English speaking viewers. click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.buddytv.com/articles/cane/cane-declines-in-ratings-but-c-12332.aspx

10-13-2007, 08:57 AM	#2
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	To say that Cane "continues to decline in terms of ratings" is a bit misleading. Cane declined in ratings between its first and second episode, but mostly held steady from its second episode to its third episode. Week by week, it's gone from 11.1 million viewers to 9.2 million viewers to 9.1 million viewers. Now it did drop in the demographs between the second and third episode, but it looks like there are around 9 million viewers who are sticking with the show. Point being, the ratings aren't in a freefall by any means. Now, the question is: will CBS be happy with a show that pulls roughly 9 million viewers in that timeslot? They just greenlit four new scrips, so I'm guessing the answer is 'yes'. Anyway, I strongly recommend Cane to anyone thinking about checking it out. -sa@bonasi.com

10-13-2007, 09:27 AM	#3
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	If Cane is doing well in the New York market then it could be related to the fact that New York Latinos are largelly Puerto Ricans and even though the show is about a Cuban-American family the show actually has a mostly Puerto Rican cast and this may be adding to it's appeal in NYC.

10-13-2007, 09:30 AM	#4
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	As far as CBS greenlighting four new scripts for the show. I read that was related to a possible writer's strike.

10-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#5
MonkeyPhat Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	"The Ratings" no longer reflect the viewing audience. They just can't possibly. DVR, Tivo, the internet, etc., aren't being counted properly. I LOVE this show, as do a lot of people.

10-13-2007, 08:48 PM	#6
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Cane happens to be one of the greatest shows out right now. It would be a shame if CBS decides to cancel it.

10-15-2007, 11:55 PM	#7
VeronicaMarsLovesLogan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8	I think Cane is a great show. I really like how they are capturing the Cuban culture. I do hope it survives. Maybe the ratings will pick up soon.

10-16-2007, 09:27 AM	#8
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Well I'm part 9 million watching and will continue. I'm not from the Cuban or hispanic culture but I enjoy the show. The only show thats programmed on our TV and worth watching besides hockey!

10-16-2007, 11:59 AM	#9
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	My theory is the timeslot. I don't think it bodes well at that timeslot and think it would kill on wednesdays.

10-16-2007, 08:21 PM	#10
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	i love this show,,,i love tonights episode!!, i hope they dont cancel, i hate when they start canceling all these cool new shows that have such great actors,,,if you wanna cancel something,, cancel Bionic Woman and CHuck, those are garbage