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.
How can you cancel Dallas?.
It’s got so many twists and turns in each series it keeps
you on the edge of your seat.
Bring it back pronto!
please don’t cancel dallas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will get rid of TNT. i won’t need it any more.
please don’t cancel DallasI look forward to watching it I’m watching when Jr was aliveI like joshueEwingplease continue the program
Please cancel!! It is pure trash! This series died when Larry Hagman died.Once I saw Sue Ellen as a drunk once again, I was disgusted. And all the 2 timing!! There is nothing good about the show anymore. Let I go before they kill it!!
That’s ENTERTAINMENT!
Please don’t cancel Dallas. I love that show except for the gay scene. You could have left that out. I am very disappointed in TNT for canceling it. Please reconsider
I know Dallas has a ready been canceled and I am devastated!!but if one executive from TNT reads my email and all the emails from the loyal fans I ask you no I beg of you please bring Dallas back!!!!!! It was the best show on TV !!
This series is one of the best in the series. So many twists and turns it is gripping viewing. I can’t wait to see want Nikolas or Pamela have up their sleeves for the Ewings. So we do need another series if only to tie up all the loose ends. These young actors are just as good or better than the original cast. Brillant viewing
i have watched evey episode of this fine series.this show is one of the best shows to watch who wants to see the same old crap like the voice,american idol etc. every one i know watches this program i have grown up watching this use to be can’t wait till fridays then it was can’t wait till monday my grown children are hooked on this there is no reason that this should be gone.try putting back on fridays or some other day. keep it on
We want Dallas back next year loving it x
I have watched dallas4 years.I was looking forward to season 4 .please I hope you do not cancel Dallas
I’ve been a huge fan and follower of Dallas since its inception …in fact I have every episode on DVD and repeatedly 14 years I’d Dallas over and over. I was so excited with the new generation Dallas and was so disappointed to learn it was being cancelled. Please Please PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL DALLAS! It’s been in our family and my families family for decades!
I have watched Dallas from the start and was excited to watch the new series …. hooked again so it would be a shame if it was to be cancelled. I will be devastated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please DONT CANCEL IT !!!!!
do not cancel Dallas. I have my children watching it and letting them know it was my favourite show growing up along with Falcon Crest. Dynasty, St. Elsewhere, Trapper John etc. all the way in Jamaica we watch it. please TNT don’t cancel
Please don’t cancel Dallas it is one of my favorite shows and it would be a great shame to lose a program with such strong characters and fantastic storylines and when a season ends your left on the edge and can not wait for it to come back and I am sure it should come back for a forth season and beyond please please let’s do it.
Do not cancel Dallas, I can’t wait to see more shows. Five of my friends, my sister, my brother, and parents watch Dallas also…..all in different house wholes. The new Dallas Series is much better then the old Dallas Series. DO NOT CANCEL DALLAS.
Thank-You,
Terry Nicewarner
Don’t cancel Dallas!!!! John Ross has been terrific as JR’s son. This has been the best series on TNT! Not like the rest of the crap they’re showing. I’ve never missed a show, either.
Do not cancel Dallas! !!! This is one of the best shows on tv!!!!