NBC Is No Friend to ‘Enemy’
November 13, 2008 by brian
NBC has pulled the plug on Christian Slater spy vehicle My Own Worst Enemy after only four episodes. Reuters reports the show only averaged 5.9 million viewers during its month on the air. This past Monday’s episode slipped to its lowest ratings yet, forcing NBC’s hand. That happened despite decent reviews for Slater’s role as a super secret agent whose dual personality is an average suburban husband.
NBC had high hopes for Enemy due to Slater’s potential draw, heavy promotion during the Summer Olympics and the show inheriting the time slot after Heroes. But due to the problems that have plagued that show, the Monday night 9 p.m. area isn’t the posh ratings location it used to be. Enemy was unable to hold millions of Heroes viewers and let’s face it, NBC doesn’t need another way to lose Heroes viewers. There has been no word on whether the network will pull Enemy immediately or at least air the remaining five episodes.
Pictured: Christian Slater as Henry Spivey/Edward Albright–NBC Photo: Jack Zeman
Not surprised by this news. Our tv reviewer has been on the death watch for this show since it premiered, but somehow Knight rider lives.
Yeah, this one can be filed under expected development. Of course, as you mentioned, most expected to Rider to be toast by now too.
Hey, I heard you guys dissing one of my favorite shows. Stop that or I’ll send KARR out to fry your butts!
whoa!! Why so hostile? We are just speaking the truth.
Is KARR a Mustang too? Or perhaps a Buick or some other piece of product placement the American auto industry can’t sell?
DANG MAN!!! That is 2pts of this round for a low blow. That was just down right mean and dirty.
I’m sorry – American cars rule, at Ford Quality is Job One. Take the listening device off my phone, Secretary Gates.