
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
However, audiences are sticking around for the NBC drama
Things have gone from bad to worse for NBC, but at least not when it comes to their new drama "Revolution." Despite a months-long hiatus in the middle of a story concept audiences are still trying to get comfortable with, "Revolution" returned pretty much with the same audience it left with. Mond ...
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"Revolution" stayed strong in the ratings in its second week on NBC Monday night, but it was hard not to notice that about 17 percent of the audience had departed since the premiere. And while it might be a little too soon to get worried at the Peacock, it does appear "Revolution" could be on tra ...
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