Reaper finale ratings surge
The final episode of Reaper was one of the most-watched of the season; but it may not matter as the series seems headed into the abyss, unless it’s saved by syndication or whoever programs The CW Sunday Night schedule next season, which doesn’t appear likely.
Tyler Labine won’t return either way, it appears, as he has been cast in Fox’s Sons of Tuscon. Which is too bad because Labine was a consistent high point of Reaper. Perhaps it’s better if Sam and company stay dead; otherwise Ray Wise’s Satan may need to look into some appetite suppressants that work for all the camera-gobbling he’s been doing the last two seasons. Great performance!
There are multiple mistakes here, first off, Tyler Labine’s contract does in fact extend into syndication so if the show gets picked up by the affiliates he will be back, also because the show is so inexpensive to produce, at this point chances for syndication are very good (the CW affiliates are averaging about a .5 in the sunday night ratings and reaper typically tops 1.0 so considering the low price tag a deal could be good for all involved, also the affiliates are looking for something to pair with the very successful Legend of the Seeker). Everyone please google “reaper syndication” and write your local affiliate telling them to pick up reaper (especially if you live in an area covered by the Tribune stations, if they buy reaper syndication is likely a done deal). I would give you the link but I don’t know the rules here, but REAPER IS VERY SAVABLE, don’t let this show be the next Firefly!