Thread by @Astro_Latte

Here's my analysis that the Barchie Bump is real and anyone who says that Barchie brings in fewer views than Bugvarchie isn't looking at the data. threadreaderapp.com/thread/1426073…

Here's the rub: Even if those on Twitter want to ignore the rating changes and push these false claims, TV Execs don't and they're the ones who make the calls and work with crews and showrunners.

The low numbers are hurting this show.

Riverdale scored early renewal in Feb. By July CW announced only 5 eps as a "mini-series" and had its DAY AND TIME MOVED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS.

It got pushed from Wed at 8pm (flagship time) to Tues at 9pm (secondary time). It's a downgrade. cwphilly.cbslocal.com/the-cw-sets-20…

If you're wondering if timeslots matter, All-American started on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm. Its S1 rating average was .66, which was enough reason to move S2 to the Monday 8:00pm slot, netting a .71 average. They've since kept that slot for S3 rounded out a .73 for the entire season.

Ratings can be a self-fulfilling propehcy. In some cases, you get higher ratings with a better timeslot. But in the secondary slot, if you gain ratings due to the show being good, you can move up and get even more views to stay there.

To go from 8pm to 9pm is a bad sign.

I believe the Riverdale cast is only signed up for 7 seasons, meaning that unless S6 gets canceled after the 5 episode arc, S7 was most likely going to be its last.

Look, I genuinely enjoy Riverdale. Even without the couples, I think it's fun. There isn't anything else like it on TV. I want it to do well and finish where the cast and crew want it to end; I don't want it canceled. But unless something changes, I'm not sure if we'll get an S7.