TO IMDB MEMBERS :
Despite the low rating of this episode, its impact among fans, critics, Network TV, and society in general, is monumental. Let me share with you some, "The 100", IMDB statistics... Before this episode, episode ratings were 8.0+ and rating participation was up to an astonishing 4000+ votes per episode. This show was literally delving into GOT territory at a rapid pace. Although viewer popularity was rising significantly, the episodic WRITTEN user reviews were generally about 2-4 per episode. THEN this episode aired. The response was staggering.
There are currently 90 written user reviews for The 100 - Season 3 Episode 7 !!! They range from "bitterly disgusted" 1/10's to "best of all time" 10/10's. The episode rating drew over 11K votes. The median user rating dipped as low as a 5.1 and currently sits at 6.1...
Have you ever seen such a prevalent and polarizing reaction to a single on-screen tv episode or television series ? Perhaps you have, considering today's broad media access. I'll get into the reasons for the tremendous response and caustic backlash, momentarily. First let's take a look at the show's IMDB fallout, post Episode 7. Sadly, Season 3's overall user rating never recovered and failed to go beyond 7.6 stars (the Season Finale). The participation however, remained stronger than normal, ranging from about 5000 to almost 8200 voters, still compelled to submit a rating. Apparently the ire of the disgruntled didn't prevent them from finishing out the Season, contrary to their widespread threats to do so. Although the episodic user median ratings rose again quite considerably in Season 4 and beyond (8.0+), the participation has steadily declined, bottoming out to around 1200-1500 rating entries.
Whether the volume fallout IS directly related to Episode 7 or not, it appears highly probable it was the catalyst. More than likely, all those that were disturbed, offended, angered, and unnerved by the Episode 7 plot "whammy", rode out the remainder of Season 3 (to besmirch, denounce, and defile the ratings), before they jumped ship for good, prior to the Season 4 premier. The current audience must be composed of the faithful who remained, plus any newly acquired viewership.
While I believe that everyone should be free to form and share their own opinions and convictions, it's unfortunate when those feelings interfere with objective, fair, and reasonable observations. It's a shame to see personal agendas corrupt and illegitimize a potentially effective RATING system.
As this commentary is so lengthy, I will continue with a "Part II" to examine the popularity of the events in Episode 7, explore why public opinion is so divided in its reaction, and my sentiments regarding said adverse and divided reaction. Thank-you. - (To be continued)....
Despite the low rating of this episode, its impact among fans, critics, Network TV, and society in general, is monumental. Let me share with you some, "The 100", IMDB statistics... Before this episode, episode ratings were 8.0+ and rating participation was up to an astonishing 4000+ votes per episode. This show was literally delving into GOT territory at a rapid pace. Although viewer popularity was rising significantly, the episodic WRITTEN user reviews were generally about 2-4 per episode. THEN this episode aired. The response was staggering.
There are currently 90 written user reviews for The 100 - Season 3 Episode 7 !!! They range from "bitterly disgusted" 1/10's to "best of all time" 10/10's. The episode rating drew over 11K votes. The median user rating dipped as low as a 5.1 and currently sits at 6.1...
Have you ever seen such a prevalent and polarizing reaction to a single on-screen tv episode or television series ? Perhaps you have, considering today's broad media access. I'll get into the reasons for the tremendous response and caustic backlash, momentarily. First let's take a look at the show's IMDB fallout, post Episode 7. Sadly, Season 3's overall user rating never recovered and failed to go beyond 7.6 stars (the Season Finale). The participation however, remained stronger than normal, ranging from about 5000 to almost 8200 voters, still compelled to submit a rating. Apparently the ire of the disgruntled didn't prevent them from finishing out the Season, contrary to their widespread threats to do so. Although the episodic user median ratings rose again quite considerably in Season 4 and beyond (8.0+), the participation has steadily declined, bottoming out to around 1200-1500 rating entries.
Whether the volume fallout IS directly related to Episode 7 or not, it appears highly probable it was the catalyst. More than likely, all those that were disturbed, offended, angered, and unnerved by the Episode 7 plot "whammy", rode out the remainder of Season 3 (to besmirch, denounce, and defile the ratings), before they jumped ship for good, prior to the Season 4 premier. The current audience must be composed of the faithful who remained, plus any newly acquired viewership.
While I believe that everyone should be free to form and share their own opinions and convictions, it's unfortunate when those feelings interfere with objective, fair, and reasonable observations. It's a shame to see personal agendas corrupt and illegitimize a potentially effective RATING system.
As this commentary is so lengthy, I will continue with a "Part II" to examine the popularity of the events in Episode 7, explore why public opinion is so divided in its reaction, and my sentiments regarding said adverse and divided reaction. Thank-you. - (To be continued)....