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?
Bring back Backstrom!!!!
I LOVED this tv series!!!! My heart was broken when it wasn’t renewed
I was sooo upset that it was cancelled! I hope someone picks it up.
Started watching it on Hulu, since I couldn’t catch it when it aired. Enjoyed seeing a new side of Dwight… too bad it’s gone. I hope they find it in their “heart” to give us another season!
Loved this show, it was wonderful. So sad to hear its gone.
Backstrom and brother rest of tecs br,illiant sad they handing in their, badges best cop show since hill street blues .
We loved Backstrom, best show for a long time.
I thought it was brilliant. Quirky character with great supportive cast. Not happpy no second series
Great quirky cop show. Shame it’s been cancelled.
I thought Backstrom was brilliant..loved it and all the characters. I always watch Scandinavian crime dramas..they are my favs..and this was up there..bring it back!!!
I loved backstrom. It shouldn’t have been cancelled, I’m going to miss it!!
Brilliant show, we are ekeing out the last few episodes like caviar. Probably too smart and cynical for the main stream.
Great show! Loved it and so sad it won’t be back!
It really did cause the viewer to do a little more thinking than the usual drivel, didn’t it?
it’s one of the smartest drama I’ve watched, as a fan of criminal drama over 10years. Better than those rookies or chicago or burn notice in my humble opinion.. It’s just sad to know that there arent many smart people as we are who love the show!
Smarter than the average cop show. Rainn Wilson and whole cast were great. Figures.