Rainn Wilson had a long run on NBC’s The Office but his own TV series Backstrom has been cut short. FOX has cancelled the series after one season of 13 episodes.
On Backstrom, an offensive, irascible yet brilliant detective (Wilson) is brought back from exile to run Portland Police Bureau’s Special Crimes Unit. The rest of the cast includes Genevieve Angelson, Dennis Haysbert, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy, Beatrice Rosen, and Thomas Dekker.
The show debuted in late January to a decent 1.95 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.98 million viewers. Unfortunately, the numbers took a big dive in episode two with the ratings falling more that 30%. They fell almost as much again in week three. After a brief rebound, the numbers kept sinking lower and lower.
The 13th and (now) final episode drew a 0.7 in the demo with 2.8 million viewers. The ratings were just too low to justify a second season.
What do you think? Did you like the Backstrom TV show on FOX? Why do you think it didn’t catch on? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Great show. Should not have been cancelled,. Sometimes the time slot isn’t a good fit for a new show up against a long running series. Please reconsider, give this show another chance/season. So many good shows could come from their fortunes/predictions from that kid. Why won”t Backstrom see Christmas? How is all this other crap getting renewed? Don’t remember the channel but The Good Guys was another show that was excellent along with the music. So disappointing, it’s not worth watching anything new cause if you like it, it will be cancelled. Show season one again, will watch the repeats… Read more »
I loved backstrom!!! I couldn’t wait to see the next episode!!! I am very disappointed to hear there will be no season 2!!!! Really hoping it comes back!!!
I liked Backstrom. It probably wasn’t marketed very well. It had some
Extra clever writing.
Hoping there will be a change of heart and Backstrom won’t be cancelled for season two. Made a decent change of pace from a whole lot of other rubbish showing right now.
I loved Backstorm!!!
My husband and I liked the Backstrom show very much. It was off the political correct path it was funny and interesting. I think you just started the show in the wrong month. I do wish you would continue this kind of show.
Not everyone watches American idol, voice the Kardashiens
I always looked to Fox to having better risk taking shows.
I’m sad you felt this show took too big a hit when it was just a bad scheduling problem
I do home you change your mind, but I’m sure you wont.
This was my “Psych” substitute, with Rainn Wilson showing the same prowess as James Roday to say anything on his mind! This is still on my permanent DVR list… 🙁
i loved backstrom. i was so glad that there was finally somthing on TV that was worth my time! this news of it being cancled is upsetting.
Very disappointed that this show was canceled. I loved each of the team members. Still “think” about them. I wish some other company would pick it up.
Who/what is your ratings based on?? I know in South Africa we all talked about this show and how different it is. We couldn’t wait for the next episode and was so disappointed when it finished. I look on a regular basis to see when the next season will start. Please don’t cancel this show, give it another change!!
Why have them cancelled this? Is the best show ever. I hope they renew it. All team is very well chosen. I feel very good when I watch it. Please consider!!!
I really liked Backstrom and am saddened that it is no more. I thought it was very edgy and unpredictable. The Backstrom character was not politically correct and said what he wanted to say, no matter what.
Out of all the shows that came out this season, by far, this was my favorite and the only new show that I DVRed.
I loved this show they need to move to cable might get a better audience. Somebody give it a chance.
I can’t believe that they cancelled Backsrtom. Loved him. I haven’t seem that amount of sarcasm since TV’s House. I really think they should give this show more of a chance!!!! The whole case was great!. RENEW BACKSTROM!!!!
I loved Backstrom altho I admit to watching it On Demand due to it’s “sure to fail” spot against The Blacklist. Rainn Wilson & Co were kwerky awesome and didn’t deserve cancellation.