'Primeval' overtakes 'Robin Hood' in series 3 ratings.

Posted by HAKEN
Monday, April 06, 2009 1:57 AM

'Primeval' has overtaken 'Robin Hood' in the ratings race for series 3 and its outlook is good as the series build on its mythology to add depth to its prehistoric creature of the week episode format.

It its series 3 premiere, 'Primeval' earned a 5.27 million viewers and 23.7% share that bested 'Robin Hood's' 4.19 million and a 25.8% share.

For series 3, 'Primeval' changed the cast a bit by killing off Stephen Hart (James Murray) and bringing in the character of Sarah Page (Laila Rouass), and Egyptologist brought in to investigate the relationships between ancient myths and legends with the anomalies.

Also new is Christine Johnson (Belinda Stewart-Wilson) who will be Lester's new boss. Her character contributes to the the larger mythology surrounding the anomalies and its relationship with an ancient artifact that Helen Cutter is also after.

'Primeval' fans should rejoice that there are now 10 episodes for series 3 as opposed the 7 from series 2. Should this season perform well, I'm sure the number of episodes will increase further.


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