Both CBS and NBC have launched new TV shows that revolve around smart blonde women who hold important government positions in Washington, DC. CBS’ Madam Secretary has already been renewed for a second season. What will happen to NBC’s State of Affairs? Will it be renewed or cancelled?
State of Affairs follows a top CIA analyst (Katherine Heigl) who assembles the President of the United States’ Daily Briefing (PDB), weighing the vital security issues that face the nation. She has a close personal relationship with the commander-in-chief (Alfre Woodard) as she was once engaged to the president’s now-deceased son. The rest of the cast of this dramatic thriller includes Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand, Cliff Chamberlain, Tommy Savas, and David Harbour.
Taking over for NBC’s highly-rated series The Blacklist, State of Affairs debuted in November to a healthy 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.69 million viewers. It was a solid start that was no doubt aided by its strong lead-in The Voice. Some people were also possibly expecting to find a new episode of The Blacklist in the timeslot instead.
In week two, despite still having a strong lead-in, State of Affairs’ ratings dropped more than 36% to a 1.4 in the demo with 5.39 million. They rose up a bit in week three but have been falling ever since. Last week’s installment hit new series lows with a 0.7 in the demo and 3.62 million viewers.
Though NBC had high hopes for this series, State of Affairs is just not measuring up. The network is poised to finish airing the 13 episode season (there are four episodes remaining after tonight’s) but it’s hard to imagine that they’d consider renewing it for a second season with poor ratings like these.
NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt recently said, “I’m disappointed in what it’s been doing [in the ratings] the last couple of weeks… It’s a show that I think is a really fine show, so I’m scratching my head a little bit about why we can’t get more people to be there for it.”
There’s still time for the numbers to improve but it doesn’t seem likely they’d be good enough to save the show. Hopefully the season finale will offer viewers some measure of closure to the ongoing storylines.
But, what do you think? Do you like the State of Affairs TV show? If you ran the network, would you cancel or renew the series for a second season? How would you improve this show if it was renewed?
Yes, definitely renew for a second season. My whole family loves the series. Thank you and God bless.
Good show keep it
I love this show, it’s refreshing to see the strong connection that the actors have in their roles!
One comment: the correct hanging of our American Flag must be followed…..it is not in the one I am watching! Look up the rules!
Janie
Both my husband and I truly enjoyed this show and would appreciate having it back on again. We cannot understand why it was canceled!
Love it: please don’t cancel
Great show. Keep it going
Had no idea until I went to search when new season would be starting, that it could be canceled!!!!
My husband and I LOVE THE SHOW! That is saying something!!!
To not renew this season is risking this show hacing the success of a criminal minds series. This not only opens a doors into a CIA way of living but also gives so much more back story for building the reason for increased movement towards hackam (sp) god knows the twist in relationships that people are looking for…keep this on, go with your gut…not enough people realize yet. They look at Heigal as a romantic innocent character who’s always depressed from greys…work her and the rest of the staff would play out awesome, especially the love interest nick. So stop… Read more »
Agree! Agree! Agree! Keep it. Promote it better
renew it …love it
AGREE!
Please, please RENEW IT!!!!
Renew it!!!!!
Great show. Lots of twists and turns. Keeps up the interests, Great actors. DO NOT CANCEL!!!!!
My husband and I really love this show. Please RENEW it ASAP!!!!!!!!! We watch it every week and right now we really MISS IT. You guys who have the final say are soon dead wrong to cancel it.
I LOVED THIS SHOW!!!! I LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING IT EVERY WEEK. RENEW IT!!!!!
Renew RENEW R E N E W!!!!!