Syfy 'Ascension' Soars In Debut

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Syfy’s Dec. 15 debut of limited series Ascension drew 1.8 million viewers, the network said Tuesday.

The three-night original drama also drew 882,000 adults 25-54, ranking it as one of the top 10 ad supports cable scripted series launches in the demo, alongside two other Syfy shows Dominion and Helix, said the network.

Part two of the series airs tonight (Dec. 16), with the finale airing tomorrow (Dec. 17), said network officials. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.