'Reef Break' Wasn't the Summer Hit Abc Hoped It Would Be, but Will It Come Back for Season 2?

'Reef Break' Wasn't the Summer Hit Abc Hoped It Would Be, but Will It Come Back for Season 2?

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The network has yet to reveal whether the show will get a second season, but Poppy seems confident in its future, despite lackluster ratings. 

"You know, I think we’ve got to take a look at the programming of it; there were so many preemptions and blackouts that it’s hard to get a real read on what the numbers were," the 47-year-old told TVLine. 

"Also, you get a lot of bang for your buck on this show, meaning it looks beautiful and we are doing it very 'efficiently' when it comes to the price," she added. "But I also think it’s one of those shows that, given the right exposure, who wouldn’t enjoy it? It’s a fun ride."

Poppy admitted that the series needs to find its legs, though exposure in other countries might help. "It’s an international co-production, so once it airs in France, we’ll get a real sense of what it looks like," she explained.

In a separate interview with Collider, Poppy said that the producers have kept a close eye on how viewers are responding over the course of the season. "It’s hard because you never want to jump the gun and say, 'So, in Season 2…' but you also want to be prepared," she shared.

"It’s really up to the audience, ultimately, if we succeed or don’t succeed," she continued. "So, we’re looking and tracking social media and seeing what people are enjoying, and what parts they like and don’t like. Season 1 is always very experimental for the creatives because we’re learning as we go…"

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