Fringe averaged just over 9 million viewers for it’s season premiere episode last night. That’s a good return and gives the show firm footing for when it ‘really’ begins next week. We’ve long said that the proof of the “Fringe” pudding will be in it’s subsequent episodes.
The new Fox series from J.J. Abrams and the writers of his upcoming Star Trek reboot averaged 9 million viewers for its 90-minute premiere last night, Nielsen Media Research estimates said.
Fringecan worry about the future later. As of last night, it was the No. 1 show from 8-9:30 p.m. among 18- to 49-year-olds. Like the second-season opener of Terminator before it, the X-Files-esque (or Lost-ian, if you prefer) tale of federal agents searching for answers to a mysterious plane disaster proved effective in locking up young males.
Fox will push Fringethis coming Sunday with a two-hour, extended-dance version of the premiere that’ll feature sneaks of the upcoming big-screen remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still and the upcoming prime-time 24 prequel, Redemption.
Source: E! Online
UPDATE: TV Week compare the Fringe ratings to those of JJ. Abrams previous show openers:
In the J.J. Abrams spectrum, “Fringe’s” debut beat “Felicity” and “What About Brian?” in terms of premiere numbers, but Abrams-created powerhouses like “Lost” and “Alias” tower over the launch.
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It’s a good start ratings-wise, not spectacular but good. We should also bear in mind that ALOT of people had already seen the leaked screener online, so I reckon quite a few people didn’t tune in for the finalized pilot. As mentioned, the true test will come in the remaining 12 episodes of the season. If they take it in the right direction then they’ll win. Just don’t drop the ball, simple.
–D