Welcome to the second edition of Peacock Renew/Cancel. This edition sees the entries of Punky Brewster and Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here!, an updated prediction for Where’s Waldo?, and updated numbers for all shows. This table includes Peacock’s original scripted programs, but not co-productions. Let us know what you think by leaving a reaction and a comment!
Show | Genre | U.S. Audience Demand Multiplier on a Rolling 30-day Basis | Countries With Audience Demand Higher Than U.S. | Prediction |
Curious George | Continuation | 8.6 | 0 | Renewal Predicted |
Brave New World | Drama | 6.4 | 2 | Already Canceled |
A.P. Bio | Continuation | 6.1 | 0 | Already Renewed |
Saved by the Bell | Continuation | 5.7 | 0 | Already Renewed |
Punky Brewster | Continuation | 2.1 | 0 | Renewal Predicted |
Where’s Waldo? | Continuation | 1.7 | 0 | Renewal Predicted |
Cleopatra in Space | Animation | 1.2 | 0 | Cancelation Predicted |
Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here! | Continuation | 1.2 | 0 | Cancelation Predicted |
Punky Brewster
If you’ve seen advertisements for one Peacock show over the past month, it’s most likely the revival of Punky Brewster. While it’s yet to be determined what its audience demand multiplier will be at the end of the first 30 day period, Punky Brewster is well into that period and is still significantly below fellow sitcom continuations A.P. Bio and Saved by the Bell. Keep in mind, it has been quite a bit of time since those two shows had new episodes released, while Punky Brewster is currently getting an advertising push. Peacock seems to be behind this show, and the audience demand isn’t terrible, which is why a renewal is being predicted. It is far from a safe bet, though.
Where’s Waldo?
Where’s Waldo has spiked up to a 1.7 multiplier. That’s nothing compared to fellow kids’ continuation Curious George, but the name brand can’t hurt the show. Peacock could order another season, if not solely for research on Where’s Waldo’s current audience as a brand.
Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here!
It’s been almost 30 days since the six-episode third season of this show was released, previously known as Archibald’s Next Big Thing as a Netflix original. Its 1.2 multiplier is probably around as high as it’ll ever get, making it tied for Peacock’s least-in-demand original. That certainly does not bode well for the show.