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?
I am so, so disappointed that FOX is not renewing Backstorm! I absolutely loved this show! It was my most favorite thus far. Funny and very witty! Yes, maybe people had not heard of it, but to EVERY person I turned on to the show, they ended up becoming fans and loved Backstrom just as much as I did! I think FOX needs to give it another chance! Don’t give up so fast! It is a great show and all the characters compliment each other on the show! Usually, on a show you have at least one characters that ya… Read more »
we loved backstrom you always cancel the Shows we really like and watch on a weekly basis bring it back, give it another chance
Please bring the show back! Backstrom is my life!!! That was the only show worth watching on hulu
Fox Five makes a big deal of Backstrom for everyone to watch. Than you go and cancelled before it can build a fan base. You make so mad. I really enjoyed that show.
Backstrom exhibits positive cast chemistry, great writing, and wonderful mixture of drama and humor.
BACKSTROM IS A GREAT SHOW ONE MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF COULD WATCH TOGETHER FOX AT LEAST GIVE THE SHOW CLOSURE A TERRIBLE WAY FOR IT TO END MAYBE SOMEONE WITH BRAINS WILL PICK IT UP LIKE LONGMIRE
Enjoyed the show. Would love to see a second season. However, I understand the business side of this decision too.
I don’t care about the time slot as I live in Europe/ The Netherlands and get this show via the internet. I just loved the show. The bitter /obstinate lieutenant who questions everything.
Hate to see it go after 1 season.
It seems to be a trending thing at Fox.
We want a SEASON TWO!!!!!
Please, please renew Backstrom!! The best cast of actors on TV.Excellent writers.
Who was responsible for scheduling time slot against Scandal and Blacklist??? They should not be renewed. Please reconsider!!!!!!
What do you expect from Fox? They cancel Backstrom and Surviving Jack and keep American Idol. There are almost NO shows that I watch on Fox TV anymore. Pathetic!
Fox Blows! Backstrom is THE BEST SHOW EVER MADE!!!!
Brilliant writing, unique characters and very original. How can Fox be so stupid to cancel such a great show with all the garbage shows they and other networks decide to continue. The show was so different from the typical run of the mill formal detective shows and that was part of its uniqueness. Hopefully some other station will pick it up and give it a chance. I hope other viewers like myself will boycott watching any other FOX shows now and and in the future.
One of the BEST shows on TV! Unfortunately the great American public likes reality shows better. Hope Fox rethinks their decision!
Give it a chance! Loved all the characters. Especially Thomas Dekker as Valentine. Dennis Haysbert, Beatrice Rosen. All the nicknames, infatuations………………….funny.