***** Legends Season 2 Episode 1 SPOILER ALERT**************
I agree that TNT is to blame for the lack of viewership on the show. But, it's even bigger than just TNT not doing a great job promoting it - it's more because TNT like HBO is a cable tv channel here in the USA and you have to pay a premium to get it. And well TNT is just not in the same class as HBO.
I disconnected my cable box a year ago now. I only watch TV that is broadcast for free over the air waves OR I find exactly what I want on Netflix, Google, Amazon, etc. and make my very selective purchases that way. Cable TV is losing viewers in droves because of this so I am pretty sure that ratings will be lower due to a much smaller viewing audience before it even starts.
Purchasing a season of Legends is not really in my budget right now because I know that it probably will come to Netflix in 6-8 months or so. I pay a little less than $10 USD per month for Netflix and love it for its diversity. Anyways, I am much more interested in the Frankenstein Chronicles than I am Legends. I watched the 1st episode and was intrigued, but not hooked. It IS much better, but Sean is STILL the only draw. The acting by the other cast members seems improved. The story line has potential but so far, I found it lacking something that I can't put my finger on. Obviously they want us to care about "Martin Odum" but do I really? Why should I ? Do i care about him because he is Sean Bean or do I just pity an amnesiac who has been abused? There's a big difference between caring and feeling sorry for someone. I need to a real reason to invest in his character. The one scene that stuck with me and made me start to care was the scene in the nursing home between Sean and the elderly man whom he thought may have been his father - that scene was brilliant and so strong! But...then they cut away and the momentum that scene had begun was lost. Sean was a true powerhouse in that scene. So, I am going to see if I can download or purchase the Frankenstein Chronicles from somewhere 1st, if I can't and I have to wait - then I may breakdown and purchase Legends. I do hope it does better in the ratings though.