[outpostinmass2]

I have never watched nor even heard of this show until now. The same goes for this actor.

Was this all a plan to gain ratings for a failing show?

[napscoordinator]

Not particularly failing show, but definitely not the blockbuster it was. I watch first season. Different and interesting but never went and watched after that.

[sparklite2]

Was this all a plan to gain ratings for a failing show?

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To the extent it was failing, yes.
In other words, no. ;)