France’s TF1 and Sony Pictures Television Networks have renewed Crossing Lines for a second season.
There will be 12 episodes this time around (vs 10 episodes in season one) and production will begin on September 22nd. Locations will include France, the Czech Republic, Monte Carlo and Bulgaria.
Regulars William Fichtner, Donald Sutherland, Marc Lavoine, Tom Wlaschiha, Gabriella Pession and Richard Flood will all return, along with Lara Rossi, who was introduced late in the first season. Guest stars will include Carrie-Anne Moss and Ray Stevenson.
Crossing Lines has been very popular internationally, airing in over 180 territories. It hasn’t been a big hit here in the states however.
NBC aired the series on Sunday nights this summer to poor ratings. The season finale registered just a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.06 million viewers — series lows.
The peacock network says that they haven’t made a decision on the future of the show on NBC. Unfortunately, based on the ratings, there’d be little incentive to license season two of Crossing Lines.
If they don’t pick it up, the show could find a US home on a cable channel, possibly one that’s owned by NBC-Universal like USA Network. Merlin underperformed on NBC in its first year so it was moved to Syfy for the later four seasons.
What do you think? Should NBC pick up season two of Crossing Lines or cancel the low-rated series instead? Would you watch it on a cable channel like USA?
While the demographics state the 19-49 yr old age group we all know that rating are usually based on the 18-30 yr old, most of which are watching adult cartoons and reality TV. They have no idea what makes a good TV show! I love Crossing Lines and can appreciate the the hard work of the producers, writers, actors and everyone puts in to produce a show that has a believable story line. I personally hate reality TV and would not watch it unless I was paid thousands of dollars per episode and even then I would probably space out… Read more »
This an excellent series fresh and European based. Hardly anyone has been exposed to this series. Everything is scheduled for Sundays. Seriously re introduce this series during the week because people will love it. Don’t leave us with reality tv I am sick of it! Kelly from Canada!
Not only did it air on a Sunday, it aired in the Summer. The ratings were destined to be low in a show that hasn’t established itself.
I love this show !!! It would be a shame if they cancel it! It seems that all good shows get cancelled and the crappy shows stay !!!
I love this show. It is refreshing and different!
This is a good show and gien a better time slot should do well. I’ve seen all episodes and taped the competition.
Love this show!! I am not a big TV watcher but I would watch this show on any channel.
I LOVE this show!! The characters are wonderful and the acting is fabulous. I can’t believe the ratings have been poor. Maybe because it was on in the summer. I will watch it on any network that picks *** up. So glad there will be a Season 2!!!
What do I think? I think I’d like to know how they come up with these ratings, because everyone I talk to that knows the show, LOVE IT! I really like the characters and their ‘vulnerabilities’ . William Fichtner is a TREMENDOUS actor! Loved him in Prison Break! I really hope they carry on with this show. It is actually more suited to the cable specialty networks…..like JUSTIFIED, I think it will do much better! TV executives still don’t have a clue!
This is a great show, and I would watch it on any channel. I’m so happy to hear that they will be filming season 2 soon. I just hope we get a chance to see it here in the U.S.
Love the show!!! Would watch on any network.. Tired of reality tv and reality tv stars….
Love the show!!! Would watch on any network.. Tired of reality tv and reality stars…
We just really got into the series. I would like to see it continue.
Please keep on NBC, I love the international flair and the ICC in particular. Our son lives in Europe and we can share this together. I think it is a terrific show, especially Fitchner. Please keep in the lineup.
There is NOTHING else on NBC worth watching this is the only show to watch! No wonder my TV stays on CBS. Wherever the show goes I will watch it with the best cliffhanger in year I NEED to see what happens.