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.
I watched all 13 seasons of the original Dallas and I am really enjoying the new Dallas. I do like the story lines however if I had to make a suggestion , I would like to see more Ewing interaction like the original. We saw the family at the breakfast table with Pam asking Suellen and miss Ellie to go into town shopping while Lucy was swimming in the South fork pool. Lift some of the darkness and make Dallas-Dallas again, I would also like to see more original cast back!!!! I REALLY, REALLY hope Dallas WILL be renewed for… Read more »
yes Dallas needs to be renewed – I love the show. I miss JR but life goes on The story lines are very interesting. I look forward to Monday nights – don’t cancel it bring it back
Renew Dallas
renew
Omg …. You’ve got to renew it. Even better than Nashville.
Renew!!!!!!
Please renew give it another try please.
Please renew – the writing is great and so is the cast!
I love Dallas – watched and was very faithful to the original series; I think TNT has done a fantastic job in bringing the series back as a continuation…the death of Larry Hagman, JR, was difficult but the writers have been faithful to providing details that encompass the original show as history and interject into the new show for the present. For fans of the original show, this continuity is important and is recognized. The current drams is fast paced and full of important details. I think the new cast is wonderful and I certainly hope the show is renewed.… Read more »
I would like Dallas to be renewed for a 4th season. I believe the ratings have been low because it hasn’t been advertised to bring in new viewers. Also, the show premieres on Mondays and competes against shows like “The Voice” & “Dancing with the Stars”. If the show is fortunate to be renewed, I recommend you don’t have the split season be four months apart. You can easily lose viewers, and have them premiere on a night where there’s less competition for primetime drama. Possibly, Wednesday or Friday. The storylines and quality of writing are superb. Please renew for… Read more »
RENEW!!!!!
RENEW!!!!!!!!
Please renew Dallas, this made up for no Scandal in the summer. Loved the original and love this one as much. Dreading this being the season finale.
Great cast, stories, Please renew this series!
We anxiously await the next episode and frequently watch the replays during the week. Need we say more? All the intrigue, legal twists, glamour, great writing, directing, casting and acting — WOW! They all do a darn good job! JR/Larry Hagman would be very proud of the legacy. Please continue for a fourth season!
Where can we write to TNT?
(info-tnt@turner.com does not connect)
This show is on the move & has a great cast. I watched the original “Dallas”, & don’t think it could be beat & it hasn’t been, but the current “Dallas” is a great show & so much better than many others currently on the networks. PLEASE RENEW!!
please keep the show.i love dallas!!!!!!!!!!!! it is agood. do not cancell!!!
One of the few shows my husband watch with me, we love it and look forward to seeing it every week. Will hate to see it cancelled. Please renew!!