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JMsapphireZ wrote: We need to be kinda aware of Designated Survivor ratings too.

https://twitter.com/TVGrimReaper/status/839876462274453505 While tabs should be kept on how a show is faring relative to the network average, I don't think those two shows can be compared in the eyes of ABC.

Designated Survivor is literally their only new drama that did not premiere DOA. It's already guaranteed to be renewed regardless of spring ratings because there's no way they're coming out of a TV season cancelling all their new dramas. That would be unfortunate to mention at upfronts. If there's a show that OUAT might be "competing" with for renewal, I think its Agents of SHIELD. (Though I think both could be canceled or renewed, not one or the other)