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?
Please renew State of Affairs!
PLEASE renew State of Affairs!!!
PLEASE RENEW THIS SHOW!!!! I love the characters and the story line! I have to find out who was in that jeep and if they lived or died!!!!
PLEASE RENEW STATE OF AFFAIRS!!!!
I really liked the show. Not so much the gal who played the President, but the blond lead was excellent. I really like watching shows with strong lady roles. This show is perfect for the world situation of today. Your writers should have a field day!
ALAN ARKIN…Loveable,loathable bad guy. Nobody does that role better.
All this show needs is a reliable time slot, a little later, so the grownups can feast on the plot. Ex Cia rogue agents with a moral code unleashed on the WORLD…RENEW
I haven’t for a long time found a show that I couldn’t wait to see the next episode. this show had everything, good acting, story line, edge of the seat drama.
if you don’t renew it your nuts, put it on at a different time, or advertise more.
I also watch the blacklist,but find it boring in comparison
Great Show. Should be carried another season for people to become aware of how good this show is.
need to see season 2 state of affairs
I enjoy watching the show but it would be nice if it wasn’t shown so late at night.
PLEASE renew this show….
I don’t remember the day/time it’s
on but take a look at what it’s opposite
of and find the best day/time for it.
We NEED more shows with strong,
intelligent women in postions of
power.
MAKE IT WORK, please!!!!!!!
Hi, keep the show it was the best and somewhat more exciting than Scandal. And that says a lot. Well acted great interest and I always looked forward to it every week. Yes please bring it back, maybe at a different time slot!
My entire family LOVES this show….. we were all so sad to hear that it might not be back…. we need to find out what happened to “Nick”!!! Please Renew it for another season! 🙂
Love this show — please renew it. Decisions are made before a show can even get a following. Give it a chance and promote it more.
Please continue. I just love watching. More more please.
I LOVED this show!!!! Please renew it, I think a 2nd season could capture a bigger audience as it was a good show all the way through but it got better as the season went on and we need to see what happens after the finale. Please bring it back!!!!!!
We vote strongly for renewal, it is one of our favorites, along with Blacklist, Elementary, and long term greats like NCIS and Bones. I think Katherine Hegel’s relationship with Nick is slowing down the story but the basic story line is exotic, intriguing and it has a dark new age momentum.
WE would all be very unhappy if it was cancelled….we believe it deserves another season.
Please renew this show. I have been trying to find it on the line up for weeks.