Diving Into Wynonna Earp
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Syfy's Wynonna Earp, the supernatural shoot-em-up based on the series from Image Comics, is kicking off the second half of its final season on March 4. The show stars Melanie Scrofano in the title role, legendary lawman Wyatt Earp’s great-great-granddaughter, who wields a Peacemaker revolver and powers that allow her to send the devil's minions back to hell. Wynonna Earp expertly blends Western and horror, with the show’s protagonist engaging in high-noon showdowns against ghosts, vampires, witches, and a few demonic widow spiders.
After four years of keeping the cursed territory of Ghost River Triangle safe from beasts, demons, and otherworldly creatures, this Canadian-American series is coming to a close. We’re celebrating the final season with a deep dive in the fanbase to discover what makes Wynonna Earp fans tick.
WHAT AMERICAN AUDIENCES THINK
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Overall, Wynonna Earp is extremely well regarded across the States. The Canadian-American co-production was met with favor by everyone who watched it.
The modern Western achieves a 61% approval rating in the Mountain areas of the U.S. and a 63% approval rate in the South. In both the Northeastern areas of the United States and in the West, audiences who are familiar with the show approved it by 64%. But the show is most beloved in the Midwest, where it has a 67% approval rating.
WYNONNA EARP FANS’ TOP TV PICKS
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Fans of Wynonna Earp who appreciated the sci-fi show's LGBTQ+ positive messaging were found to enjoy similar shows that share similar affirmative themes. Because of this, fans of Wynonna Earp are 9X more likely to also be fans of One Day at a Time, which also encompasses LGBTQ+ storylines.
Wynonna Earp fans who enjoy the modern take on traditional storytelling, as well as the new twists on influential figures in literature and history, are more likely to check out shows with similar themes. For example, audiences who watch Wynonna Earp are 8X more likely than the average viewer to watch Syfy's Van Helsing, which also offers a modern take on a familiar story. The audience is also 4X more likely to watch Grimm and Salem, both of which are set among established lore and familiar fictional characters.
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Furthermore, Wynonna Earp also attracts traditional sci-fi fans looking for spooky supernatural stories or tales with unexpected twists, as well as additional offerings from the Syfy channel. Because of this, fans of the series are 6X more likely to check out The Shannara Chronicles, Dark Matter, Lost Girl, and Killjoys.
And finally, fans of Wynonna are also more likely to tune into series and shows that feature a strong, female-led cast. For example, fans are 7X more likely to check out Everything Sucks, The Good Place, and Orange is the New Black, all of which are strikingly different premises and concepts, but feature well-written female leads and supporting characters.
On the other side of the coin, audiences who watch Wynonna Earp are less likely to watch more traditional primetime fodder or situational comedies. Shows such as Chicago Med, American Housewife, Better Late Than Never, and Life in Pieces ranked lower among Wynonna fans than the offerings on cable networks and streaming services.
ON RANKER
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