The NBC series CONSTANTINE, based on the popular DC/Vertigo comic book series Hellblazer, has garnered a strong fan base in a short time, but fluctuating ratings have had many wonder if the network would renew the show. The consensus among viewers seems to be that the show started off okay, but has improved strongly with later episodes. These days new shows can live or die based on preliminary ratings, no matter how good or bad people think they are. As CONSTANTINE nears its initial episode order, this is a crucial time for determining whether or not it will last. In speaking with Deadline, executive producer David S. Goyer spoke about its chances, and seems hopeful things may not be over just yet. He had the following to say:
“It’s not dead, at all, it’s solidly in contention for a second season of NBC, which is still supporting it. Constantine got caught in the midst of a change that is happening at the networks. It gets big numbers on DVR and online views, but it is sort of a tweener that doesn’t fit the traditional viewing box at the big networks. It’s not State Of Affairs, it’s just not that kind of show, but NBC likes it. It’s frustrating what happened because creatively we’ve really started to hit our stride and people are responding to that. If I were a betting man, I would say there’s an excellent chance for a second season.”
It’s good to hear someone behind the scenes address the concerns on renewal, and hopefully Goyer knows more than we do about the situation. I for one have been pretty frustrated in how quickly networks abandon new shows without even giving them a full season to prove themselves. That said, now more than ever folks should be tuning in Friday night to check out CONSTANTINE, and spread the word for others to do the same. If you need a little more incentive, check out the new featurette below. Are you a fan of the series? Want to see a second season? Let us know in the comments!
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
