Next week, TNT’s Dallas will complete its third season — the first full one without JR Ewing. How’s the TV show done in the ratings? Will it be renewed for a fourth season or will it be cancelled instead?
Airing on Monday nights, Dallas continues to follow the machinations of the dysfunctional and powerful Ewing clan. The cast includes Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo, Brenda Strong, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Mitch Pileggi, Emma Bell, Kuno Becker, and Juan Pablo Di Pace.
The third season began airing in late February and the first episode was down by 11% when compared to the second season opener. That was a reasonable decline but then the second installment dropped by 27%. The numbers dropped even lower as the season progressed.
Year-to-year, Dallas is down by 26% in viewership and down by 38% in the 18-49 demographic. It’s one of TNT’s lowest-rated scripted series and that’s not a good sign for the show’s future prospects. It also has a large cast so that means it’s not a cheap series either.
On the positive side, there’s some financial incentive to keep the show going. Dallas is produced by Warner Horizon Television which, like TNT, is part of the Time Warner corporation. Also, at the end of season three, there will only be 40 episodes. That’s not enough for a syndication package so if the execs are on the fence about whether to renew or cancel, that could work in the show’s favor.
I suspect that TNT will renew Dallas for a fourth season but, with ratings like these, the show could certainly be cancelled.
But, what do you think? Have you grown tired of the new Dallas TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
Update: TNT has cancelled Dallas after three seasons. Details here.
Please bring Dallas back for seasons 4,5,6, 7. Etc.. I love dallas,best show on tv.
Please renew for season 4 and make it a full 22 episode season. We just start getting into the season and then its over at episode 15. Bring back some more of the original cast members too. that may help too
We love Dallas here in New Zealand, please don’t get rid of our favorite program!
Definitely Renew for Season Four and dump the Drug Thugs!! With those boat anchors gone, the writers should beef up the family stories and tensions, and also tighten up the younger set to be more distinctive and each make their mark. The remarkable and lovely Linda Gray is always compelling and along with stalwart Patrick Duffy they are undeniably the heart and soul that keep the show on a solid foundation, and Brenda Strong has been a great contributor to the emotional appeal of the core. Judith Light has added a very entertaining dimension, and there is much promise with… Read more »
I’m a long time Dallas fan who have seen EVERY episode of the original Dallas (more than once). I have almost everyone of them recorded (with the commercials). I am an equal fan of the New Dallas episodes and plea with the execs to keep the show going. I would be willing to donate toward any needed funding to keep the show going. Thanking you in advance for your consideration toward this matter.
dont be so stupid as to cancel this show it is fantastic we have nothing to watch on tv but stupid reality shows ughhhhh!!! this show is great i agree if the ratings are low its because the drug story line let the rylands and the ewings fued on without that part and stop getting the ratings from people who dont actually watc h tv. pay attention .
Renew!!!! Renew!!! It’s soooooo good!!!
please dont cancel this show i watched the original dallas i love this new one also dont let the large cities cancel another great show all there is on tv is crap everyone i know loves this show. the ratings come from up north wer people dont watch good shows and they wind up cancelled ask the real people out in the world. and yes let the seasons be longer for us to get into the story .
Please renew!!! Love the show!!
Just as good as the original!!!
I love watching the new characters of Dallas along with original characters. I believe TNT needs to let Dallas have longer season and give viewers time to absorb story lines and characters. They did something right when it started 1978-1991. Make it happen again. It is a lot better than other “Reality shows” on different networks. Keep Making each season better.
I think season 3 is better than 2. Yes, go onward! Writers- Quit beating up young jr. He can carry a role better than constant victim! Geez! Give him power, cunning and cliff-hanging hateful success ( no cliff pun intended). Dallas was built on the success and respect of jr’s ability to come out a deceptive winner, not his failures. Get a grip. I want to love to hate him, not feel sorry for him! Renew!!!
As someone who grew up with the original, the new series has been hit or miss. I favor renewal. However, get rid of all of these border war drug thugs. They are the reason for low ratings. Fire Elena too. She is overly needy. The Barnes Ewing feud formula gave us 14 years and 3 tele films. It can work with The Rylands. If the writers let it. That is
Give us a season four and five! I remember the original show and it was great with all the different twist and surprises. I loved the JR character and how he would always find a way to turn things in his favor. The new show had to prove to me that it could make me relive those magic moments and it has. The characters are developing and John Ross has replaced his dad. I love to see every week the surprises and how the family can survive.
This is one of the best shows on television point blank!! Please give us more Dallas! Cant live without it!!!!
I love Dallas. I love the actors and the storyline. It’s fun to watch please don’t cancel. Bring it back for 4 and 5.