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.
Really enjoy the show. Please renew! Very entertaining.
Please renew, I love this show! Was a fan the first time Dallas aired years ago. Love it even more now!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE RENEW DALLAS. This is my favorite TV show. I followed all episodes of the original Dallas. I was thrilled to see this show return and with the original theme song. All the new characters are excellent. I love them all. Of course, I still love Bobby and Sue Ellen. Great episodes and exceptional acting. Please do not get rid of Dallas. There are many of us that loved the original show. This new Dallas is becoming GREAT….also.
If you want a renewal folks – Keep posting & posting & hounding them DAILY on the TNT Facebook page with renewal request.
https://www.facebook.com/TNTDrama
Absolutely leave Dallas on. PLEASE RENEW. Josh Henderson is excellent!!!! Larry Hagman would be proud. I’m sorry Christopher is gone but (as we all know) maybe it was someone else that got into the car. He could pull a Bobby – Pamela and instead of coming out of the shower – walk up behind Elena and say “What the hell happened to my car?” I love – love -love the team of Judith and John Ross, speaking of her Judith Light shines in this show. Haven’t seen her act like this since her courtroom scene on One Life To Live.… Read more »
PLEASE Do Not…… I REPEAT DO NOT cancel Dallas. MY wife and I were and still are BIG Fans> We even look at the original series on DVD with the original cast. Jock, Miss Ellie, Pam, Bobby, Sue Ellen and of Course one of my ALL Time Favorite “Dick Dasterdly” of villans…. The INFAMOUS J.R. I know he’s looking down on Josh Henderson and smiling…. As J.R said…. “You are my son…tip to tail.” Keep up the good work Josh. Larry is up inheaven smiling down on you.
I love the show..I sure do hope it is not cancelled. I look forward to the next season!. I have been watching it since it’s original series. Please keep it coming. Thanks, Gloria
Love me some DALLAS. Season 3 was explosive and the finale was really good! Do not cancel this show. Can’t wait to see Season 4!
Just watched the season finale last night. WOW! I sincerely hope they bring the show back next year. I think Dallas is one of the best written and fun to watch shows on TV currently. It is so fast paced and exciting. I was on the edge of my seat last night several times because it was so intense. Please keep a quality show on TV and bring back Dallas for season 4!!
Love this show. Reminds me if Friday nights during my childhood with my mom.
Please renew Dallas. It’s still great and still has me hooked!
I have really liked the new and improved Dallas and I do enjoy watching the show every Monday night. I really hope that you would consider bringing Dallas back for a fourth season because there would be a whole lot of Dallas fans disappointed if you cancelled the show. Please think about seriously.
Sincerely Yours,
Karen A. Gerlach
Please renew Dallas it is such a good show! I think there are many viewers. Maybe a different night will help ratings. It is probably the best show not being watched!!!
Great show. Renew
Dallas is a good show better than many other on TV. The Dallas 2012 shoud be renew for season 4 even with out legendary JR is still a good show, please keep going for season 4 that I think all seasons are great keep you tide for a next round. Thanks Marcel