Moonlight: CBS Cancels Vampire Drama, No Season Two
Though things were looking good for a second season of CBS’ vampire show, Moonlight has been cancelled. The show has loyal followers, the ratings were decent, and the series often won its timeslot. What happened?
Essentially Moonlight has been cut for a number of reasons. The rest of the network’s schedule is quite strong in the ratings and it certainly makes no sense to cancel one of the stronger series. If Moonlight were on the ratings-challenged CW, it certainly would have been renewed.
Like Jericho last season, Moonlight has a devout but small audience. Unfortunately, CBS’ decision to resurrect Jericho didn’t work out so well for them. Though many campaigned to get Jericho renewed, fewer people tuned in. CBS likely feels a bit burned by that experience and is reluctant to go down that road again.
The cancellation also stems from the fact that CBS is feeling very confident about their new batch of drama pilots. They’ve given a greenlight for four new dramas this fall and there just wasn’t any room left on the schedule for Moonlight. They know that Moonlight’s audience is unlikely to grow very much and would rather take a chance on a new show.
There’s been much upheaval behind-the-scenes and it’s been reported that the network hasn’t been impressed with the show’s creative development. The ratings were also usually lower than both its lead-in (Ghost Whisperer) and lead-out (Numb3rs).
CBS has given the okay for another season of The Unit. With the network’s full schedule, the drama will likely end up being bumped from Tuesdays and end up on Fridays in Moonlight’s old slot.
Moonlight’s series finale is set to air this Friday, May 16th. Stay tuned! 
January 8th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I strongly believe there should be a second season…ugh i want to know what happens..b/c thats detective guy found a list i wanna know what happens…thats kinda evil to leave us hanging like that
December 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I am for Portugal and i like sow much this serie. I cant what to see the 2º season
so please star fast the season 2.
Obrigada
December 28th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
If you are worried about a plot that isn’t thick enough than think of the directions you can take the show. You already have a DA investigating Nick, Coraline has been taken to some guy that she fears more than anything. What is up with vampire royalty too that Nick is part of. And to top it off you have Beth with Mick and then Joseph with Simone you have action, suspence, and romance what more do you need a 20 page essay why you should start the series again hand written in triplecet. You have so many directions you can take the show so just do it. Not knowing is driving me completely insane! With all do respect someone who is tired of the crap shows continueing to air while the good shows are being cancelled. PLEASE if the essay will help I’ll write it.
December 28th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
I´m from Czech Republic and Moonlight is the best serial. I watch the part in website. Please GIVE IT BACK ………I know, I know…you need more then please for return. At least you know that this serial people ever-loving.
December 24th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Hello,
I’m from the Netherlands I cant do without Moonlight anymore, it’s my adiction!!!
So please, please, please start a season 2! Can’t you see I’m begging you!!!
Bring back Mick st. John to live!!!