CBS kept Hostages on the air even though it became obvious that it was doomed to be cancelled after one season. How has Intelligence fared? Will it suffer the same fate or will it be renewed for a second season instead?
On Intelligence, Gabriel Vaughn (Josh Holloway) is a high-tech intelligence operative who’s been enhanced with a super-computer microchip in his brain. It allows him to be connected directly into the global information grid. Other castmembers include Marg Helgenberger, Meghan Ory, Michael Rady, John Billingsley, P. J. Byrne, Tomas Arana, Lance Reddick, and Peter Coyote.
Debuting on a Tuesday night in January, sandwiched between NCIS and Person of Interest, Intelligence’s first episode drew a very healthy 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 16.49 million viewers.
Unfortunately, most of those viewers didn’t return for the second episode the following Monday. That attracted just a 1.2 in the demo with 6.2 million, a decline of more than 50%.
The numbers have risen and fallen since then but have generally been moving downward. Last week’s episode tied a series low in the demo and hit a new low in viewership. Looking at the averages, it’s also the lowest-rated show currently on the network (aside from Saturday night’s 48 Hours).
Like Hostages before it, it’s clear that Intelligence won’t be back for a second season. The ratings are just too low. CBS recently renewed most of their primetime shows for next season. Intelligence was one of the few that were missing from that list.
At this point, we can hope that the producers finished the 13 episodes in a satisfying way.
But, what do you think? Do you like Intelligence? If you were running the network, would you renew it or cancel it to make way for something else?
I love this show – please do not cancel!
I like this show alot. The story lines are good and it keep me glued to my seat. All of the actors are good. Many more stories could be developed. If I had to change anything it would be what time that it is on.
Love the show. Please do not cancel
With the show airing episode one in the UK on April 17th it looks like they’re going to hold off on any decision to renew or cancel until the European ratings come in.
I enjoyed the show, it kept my interest, any TV show needs a full season to build the characters and Intelligence has only gone half a season.
Please renew the series.
Please renew this show. It deserves another season. Josh Holloway is wonderful and so are the other memebers of the cast! The season finale was outstanding. Maybe change the viewing time. He has been my favorite actor since LOST!!
Please don’t cancel the show! It’s about one of the only ones that I enjoy watching with my daughter and husband. It’s a great show. Give it a 2 season chance. I truly love this show.
Please keep this show, I love it.
This show is a hidden gem. I really think this could be the next big show for CBS. I really hope they don’t cancel it.
Show moved from good time and put against The Blacklist and the olympics lets give it a better chance I loved it
Please don’t cancel this show. It is my favorite show on TV. I would rather watch this than NCIS and that is a great show. I love the 3d renderings. Give it a chance to catch on. I hope it airs again next season.
I LOVE THE SHOW IT WOULD BE A PITY TO CANCEL IT.
I love this show. Extremely disappointed to here the producers are considering canceling it. It was placed on a night that has a heavy grouping if ping standing series and was not given a fair chance to succeed. Due to the content of the show and the storyline it is based on, I can’t believe that the producers wouldn’t try to schedule Intelligence on a different night for a better opportunity at becoming a success.
I LOVE this show and am eagerly anticipating next season!!!!
Renew it please…it is far better than the so called comedies that you have played and I watch it in place of Castle. Give it a chance to develop a following in a better time slot.
My family and I really enjoy this show! Please don’t cancel the series! Just change the viewing time so MORE people can enjoy it!