Episode 1 Ratings

[JHyde]

Exactly. And no, the final episode's ratings will be, as with the premiere, shown for the first time on BBC1.

Good indicators are that the numbers have gone up again after the initial slump from episodes 1 to 2. That's normal. But they've then increased again by and large every week, against stiff competition.

Basically, if it's the last season, it won't be because of poor ratings.