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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 26, 2017 2:59:25 GMT -5
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 26, 2017 14:17:57 GMT -5
Just wanted to mention since it might be asked and we don't know exactly- but I wouldn't assume anything negative regarding the move to HLN. Here's what I'm assuming are the two main reasons for the network switch
1. CNN's news coverage is now dominating the channel. I'm trying to be as non-political as possible and I know it's cliche to blame Trump, but whether you like him or not and whether you think they're "fake news" or not, CNN is focusing on his administration and covering him and the news in general. All their original programming seems to have been relegated to basically the weekends now when they had been experimenting with putting programs in the 9 PM hour on normal weekdays like Wednesdays or Thursdays before Trump was elected. (Please, don't give me crap for this, I'm not saying Trump sucks or he's great, just that whether you like him or not, you can't deny the expansive coverage of his controversies or if you're on his side non-controversies is a large reason for delays, cancellations, and/or only weekends of CNN's original programming).
2. The Hunt got great ratings on CNN- and in a way became a victim of it's own success as CNN started adding even more original programming as a result of successful shows like Parts Unknown and The Hunt. With so many new series, and once again, it seeming CNN basically only wants Sunday nights for their non-news shows now, it kept pushing back the Hunt. HLN was there with more open space and The Hunt is also arguably a better fit on HLN as they have a lot of crime programming already. CNN probably figured why not just put the Hunt on HLN since it fits more there anyway and we can get it on the air quicker.
Once again these are only my theories but I feel they make sense.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 27, 2017 18:15:45 GMT -5
STILL no article on Mr. Curcio so I guess I'll work with what little we have later. Not on the tip form yet either. I get the season debut fugitive you might want to start with a new case, but they picked one with so much mystery and little to go on. Probably the reason lol.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 30, 2017 17:27:36 GMT -5
Soon! But.... Dino Curcio STILL not on The Hunt tip form. Are they waiting for the airing? i really hope they didn't just forget, would be embarrassing. Maybe we'll see an explanation tonight.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 30, 2017 17:57:16 GMT -5
Not trying to sound negative, just concerned about the tip form, still looking forward to tonight!
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 30, 2017 20:16:02 GMT -5
Dino Curcio a.k.a. "The Frozen Prison" was a good episode. I hate saying the word "enjoy" for such a horrible story, but it was a well done episode and hopefully Elisabeth gets justice. Just a note guys that I will be away and will miss next week's Hunt episode. Thankfully, I already know the Herman Carroll and Andre Neverson cases already so don't worry about spoiling it for me. I'll still watch via DVR when I get back.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 30, 2017 20:20:38 GMT -5
Also HeadMarshal mentioned it on the thread on Curcio but I did not see a preview for next week if anyone was wondering, although once again, we already know the current intended schedule of cases anyway.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Jul 31, 2017 0:02:38 GMT -5
Missed the season premiere but I'll have time to catch it On Demand, just glad this season is bigger than ever before.
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Post by Scumhunter on Aug 1, 2017 18:28:43 GMT -5
I checked tvnewser ratings and while as expected The Hunt's ratings are down compared to CNN, they actually did quite well for HLN, I looked and The Hunt's 469,000 total viewers for the 8 pm hour was pretty much the highest rated program of the week for HLN and compared to the other three "big/bigger" news network they weren't far off from MSNBC for the night, and the repeat at 11 PM somehow had even more viewers at 524,000. You add the additional 203,000 from Monday and it's well over a million viewers for the season 4 debut.  I realize basically I'm saying "by HLN's lower reach/standards, the numbers look great" which might sound like a false positive to some, but I don't think I'm sugar coating it when I say The Hunt seems to have exceeded expectations even for them. Both the Hunt and Forensic Files do very well on the channel looking at the ratings. Like I said, I truly feel this move to HLN will actually work out better in the long run. If I have to give constructive criticism, since I feel it's also part of our job on the forum is that even though we love the show, to still critique it to make it be even better, it's the lack of information/articles about their first case unlike when it was CNN and the fact Curcio's name is STILL not on the tip form. I don't know if this has to do with HLN or a simple oversight, but I feel this must be addressed better. However, The Hunt looks off to a great start! www.adweek.com/tvnewser/scoreboard-sunday-july-30/336953www.adweek.com/tvnewser/scoreboard-monday-july-31/337079 |
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Post by Scumhunter on Aug 1, 2017 18:36:24 GMT -5
Actually just realized The Hunt beat MSNBC in total viewers at 10 PM on Sunday and even beat CNN at 11 PM!
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Post by Scumhunter on Aug 2, 2017 18:16:22 GMT -5
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Post by Scumhunter on Aug 3, 2017 19:58:28 GMT -5
Well we got our season debut fugitive so now I won't be as upset if we have another capture when I'm away next week lol. Hoping they update on Curcio's capture though.
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Post by Scumhunter on Aug 4, 2017 16:23:30 GMT -5
Ponce and Wetterling finally removed from tip form. I guess we'll wait and see if Carroll and Neverson are added.
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Post by fugitivesearch on Aug 6, 2017 19:03:24 GMT -5
Herman Carroll episode beginning just now. Not optimistic, since he's been on the run for 16 years.
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Post by HeadMarshal on Aug 6, 2017 20:23:29 GMT -5
All right so since Scumhunter is on vacation, time for me to do the recap.
Herman Carroll
- Served only a whopping approx. 45 days for his first child sexual abuse conviction.
- Served three years for the second sexual abuse conviction.
- Mentioned that his employer paid $10,000 to get Herman out on bond in regards to the third child sexual abuse charge.
- Fled like a coward before the 2000 trial was to end, and his daughter would bravely testify against him.
- When they got to the 2009 sighting in Missouri, they actually referenced America's Most Wanted (Trying to remember if they have mentioned AMW up to this point previously).
Andre Neverson
- Referenced the 1992 shooting of one of his girlfriend's uncles.
- Andre returned to get ownership on the property title Patricia Neverson was using to buy their home. Andre was enraged that he could not be the co-owner since he was a convicted felon.
- They mentioned that the US Marshals had checked out Trinidad and Jamaica. They however did not show the photo of the dreadlock wig that was discovered in 2004. I wonder the Marshals don't believe he was wearing it anymore.
- Understandably, most of Neverson's family members were only shown in silhouettes. I can see why as he may travel back to the New York/New Jersey area.
Overall, a really good episode that got to the point effectively of these two really bad fugitives. They will be tougher to apprehend than Dino Curcio, but Paul Jackson was on the run longer than either Carroll and Neverson, and The Hunt still led to Jackson's capture.
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