The first season of the CB Strike TV show on Cinemax originally aired in UK on BBC One, as a mini-series called Strike. Because the seven-episode season is based on a series of novels, subsequent seasons are only likely if new books are released. How much will the first season’s ratings success play into all of these decisions? Ultimately, will CB Strike be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A British detective drama, season one of CB Strike stars Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Kerr Logan, Ben Crompton, Natasha O’Keeffe, Killian Scott, and Sargon Yelda. The Cinemax series is based on JK Rowling’s Comoran Strike detective novel series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The crime drama centers on war veteran Comoran “C.B.” Strike (Burke). Once again a civilian, working out of a London office, Strike uses his military experience in his private investigation practice. With the help of his new assistant and protégé, Robin Ellacott (Grainger), Strike solves crimes which stymy traditional law enforcement.

Below are the show’s TV ratings, typically the best way to tell if the series will be cancelled or renewed. These figures will be updated as the weeks progress.

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Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.

What do you think? Do you like the CB Strike TV series? Should this Cinemax TV show be cancelled or renewed for season two?