The Golden Globes had a disastrous ratings night. As it stands, based on overnight numbers, only 5.36 million people tuned in. That’s down 23% from the pandemic-damaged 2021 numbers, which is the last time the Globes aired.
The collapse follows a downward spiral trajectory. The Globes had 18 million in 2020, 6.9 million in 2021 and 5.36 million last night. NBC clearly wanted to bury the show by airing it on a Tuesday instead of the usual comfy Sunday evening spot.
I don’t think I’ve spoken to a single person who actually liked last night’s ceremony — it was boringly produced, host Jerrod Carmichael’s jokes fell flat, many winners were no-shows and the speeches kept being interrupted by the orchestra.
NBC renegotiated its 8-year deal down to one, they will probably not be renewing their contract with the HFPA. The Globes will be orphaned, but who will take them?
Following “Air,” this is Affleck’s latest stint behind the camera. He has cast himself in the lead role, alongside Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, and Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”).