“Killer Women” is on the cutting block.
After the Sofia Vergara-produced series premiered to a 0.9 in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and fell again in its second week to 0.7, ABC has cut the show’s episode order by two episodes bringing the order from eight to six episodes, a network representative told TheWrap.
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In comparison, ABC’s “The Assets,” also a limited series, was pulled from the schedule after Episode 2. “Killer Women” and “The Assets” tied for lowest premiere of this season. “The Assets” also had a 0.7 rating with its second episode.
According to ABC’s premiere dates announcement during Friday’s Television Critics Association press tour, new drama “Mind Games” will replace “Killer Women” on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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From executive producer Vergara (“Modern Family”) and creator Hannah Shakespeare (“The Raven”), “Killer Women” stars Tricia Helfer as a Texas Ranger, one of the few females in the agency. Each week, she tracks down a new felon as she deals with those who doubt her abilities.
The limited series also stars Marc Blucas, Marta Milans, Michael Trucco, and Alex Fernandez. It airs Tuesdays at 10/9c.