As Roseanne aired their second episode of the new revival season, it delivered a 3.9 rating in adults 18-49, which is down 25% from the premiere last week. However, it is still Tuesday\u2019s number one show by a large margin and is effecting ABC\u2019s other comedies. Roseanne is up against The Voice (NBC), NCIS (CBS), Lethal Weapon (FOX) and The Flash (The CW). It has also already been picked up for a second season next year. The huge success of the reboot has captured many peoples attention, but mainly ones in political circles due to the enormous viewership in \u201cRed America\u201d. \u00a0With the star, Roseanne Barr, who has a heavy media presence, between exhibiting conspiracy theories and quixotic readings of the president\u2019s intentions, she is striking up a chord within America. People are opting to not watch the reboot because of Barr\u2019s political views. However, many that do watch Roseanne say that it does not influence their political views and are able to separate a TV show from their own personal views. It will be interesting to see how Roseanne continues to do as the \u201cnewness\u201d of the reboot wears off.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As Roseanne aired their second episode of the new revival season, it delivered a 3.9 rating in adults 18-49, which is down 25% from the premiere last week. However, it is still Tuesday\u2019s number one show by a large margin … Continue reading