Supernatural or Fringe? Fox thinks CW show doesn’t matter

January 12, 2011

One of the interesting things here, is that “Fringe,” one of the few fantasy shows on television, will now be heading into competition with “Supernatural,” which staked out the Friday at 9 time slot earlier this season. But Fox exec Kevin Reilly doesn’t see a problem.

“Even in genre, that show is not a ratings powerhouse. By the way, is Supernatural on Friday? I’m not sure.” Reilly paused to laugh. “Good to know. So, there’s your answer.”

“Supernatural” has been a steady performer on the CW for years, though doesn’t hit the networks target audience of females 12-34 quite as much as many of its other shows, such as “Gossip Girl” and “Vampire Diaries.” The show was moved to Friday’s this year to make way for “Nikita.” However, the show’s ratings have held steady, and “Supernatural,” along with “Smallville,” have powered Friday to the network’s top rated night in terms of viewers and adults 18-49.

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Fox Boss Takes Jab at Supernatural While Talking Fate of Fringe

January 11, 2011

When asked if he's concerned about Fringe being up against Supernatural in its new Friday home, FOX boss Kevin Reilly answered: "No. It's already been against much stiffer competition than it's gonna face on Friday. Even in [its] genre, that show is not a ratings powerhouse. By the way, is Supernatural on Friday? I'm not sure. [Laughs.]  Good to know. So, there's your answer."

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