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Deception #9

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The Sunday, April 1st premiere of the fourth episode of ABC’s “Deception” came up a tenth of a point in adults 18-49, to reach a 0.8 rating in a 3 share. The episode entitled ‘Divination’ had 4 million total viewers. The network average for ABC is a 1.2 rating in a 5 share, and 5.82 million viewers for this past Sunday. This is the first week that “Deception” has not been downward adjusted since the show’s premiere date on March 11th.

The producer of the show, David Kwong (@davidkwong), is clearly the most prevalent on social media, showing his passion in magic and dedication for his new show. Aside from being one of the crossword constructors for the New York Times, Kwong reveals many of character Cameron Black’s (Jack Cutmore Scott) magic tricks from the show, with help of Francis (@MenottiMagic). Whether that is more popular among magicians, whose potential tricks might be revealed, or viewers, whose curiosity may be satisfied, is undetermined. What shows, regardless, is his driving interest and experience in magic.

 

Deception #4

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by Anjani Iman

Though “Deception” has not released many teasers or promos for the upcoming premiere date of March 11, that is not to say that the creators of the show have not made appearances at high-profile events–i.e. New York Comic Con 2017.

The panel at NYCC17 featured the executive producers Chris Fedak and Martin Gero as well as the co-stars Jack Cutmore-Scott and Ilfenesh Hadera. You can read more on their repertoire in my last blog post linked here.

Gero said that the series may be dubbed “Magician Impossible” with the stakes of the main character’s illusions running high and possibly costing people’s lives.

Gero also uncovered that he used to be a birthday magician, having been obsessed with magic and David Copperfield specials since he was very young.

The full list of EPs includes: Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, David Nutter, Chris Fedak, and of course, Martin Gero. The production companies involved with the making of “Deception” are Berlanti Productions, Quinn’s House, and Warner Bros. Television.

“Deception” will premiere on Sunday, March 11 at 10/9C on ABC.