What this season's worst-rated episode of Glee means
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Wow: the 90-minute, incessantly hyped Lady Gaga episode of "Glee" turned out to be a serious flop.
Not only was it beaten by the first episode of NBC's new show "The Voice," it was the lowest-rated episode of the season.
A "Glee"-Gaga collaboration seemed unbeatable until it wasn't.
And the episode's failure is an equally bad sign for both of them.
Here's what it means for Gaga: her rise to hysterical, ubiquitous star status happened with incredible speed. Now, she's plateauing -- or maybe even slipping. (If "Glee" fans won't tune in for her, who will?)
Plus, the criticism long-hurled against the singer -- that her fame comes from outfits and controversy, not musical innovation -- is finally catching up with her.
Case in point: she releases "Judas" during Easter week to roil up the Catholics. Meanwhile, the only thing anyone has to say about the actual music is "sounds like Madonna."
Failing to reel in a "Glee" audience should teach Gaga that she's got to work as hard as any other artist to keep her fans -- and the recording studio, not the person-sized-egg-factory, is where that work should take place.
Then there's "Glee" itself. We've already complained that the show is neglecting the characters that made it so lovable -- and going in circles with storylines.
Now, it's eminently clear that stunts like the 90-minute Gaga episode aren't going to keep the show afloat. Which means serious change had better be in store for season three -- change that includes some paring down.
It's fine -- wonderful, even -- to have big, glimmering moments. That's at the heart of the show's appeal. But we don't need to be showered with heavy moral messages, slapdash romances and loophole-laced stakes for a full hour.
And finally, we come to NBC. Guess what, NBC? We have nothing but good news for you. "The Voice" might very well be the ratings panacea the network needs so desperately. People chose Adam Levine over Lea Michele in droves last night -- and you don't see that every day.
Don't be surprised if Lady Gaga calls, asking to make an appearance.
Here's what it means for Gaga: her rise to hysterical, ubiquitous star status happened with incredible speed. Now, she's plateauing
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Plus, the criticism long-hurled against the singer -- that her fame comes from outfits and controversy, not musical innovation -- is finally catching up with her.
Oh please... the show has been going downhill for a while now. I've seen so many Gleeks complaining about how much the show had great promise but now it's just a joke. A lot of them became disinterested during the hiatus.
i think it means that these huge US phenomenons like Glee and Gaga are at risk of not lasting much... it's something typical of US culture now, hype things so much and then send them to dust, it's worrying for the state of US society in general
i think it means that these huge US phenomenons like Glee and Gaga are at risk of not lasting much... it's something typical of US culture now, hype things so much and then send them to dust, it's worrying for the state of US society in general
How exactly does Glee flopping affect Gaga? They just covered one of her songs on the show.
And the same could be said for every popstar/show.
The reason is Glee has pulled so many theme/stunt episodes this season already that it has become the norm for the show, & no longer interests enough people to get more ratings high. Sadly, GaGa is getting negative press for this as well when she has nothing to do with it.
It's about time people woke up. Gaga had nothing to do with the show's decrease. It's just that people are finally starting to get sick of Glee - two years too late.
The reason is Glee has pulled so many theme/stunt episodes this season already that it has become the norm for the show, & no longer interests enough people to get more ratings high. Sadly, GaGa is getting negative press for this as well when she has nothing to do with it.
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That's what annoys me. This could've been any episode, it just happens to be the "Born This Way" one.
Case in point: she releases "Judas" during Easter week to roil up the Catholics. Meanwhile, the only thing anyone has to say about the actual music is "sounds like Madonna."
...Who, anywhere, at ALL, said that Judas sounds like Madonna?
Lol, I love how they don't put two and two together and realize the competition from The Voice contributed to the lower ratings. I somehow doubt the typical Glee viewer would be put off by Gaga.
