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 think it’s a great show !!
I love Dallas. Best show on TV. Sure hope it’s not cancelled.
Love it!!! Well written, great actors. Watched all of the original series and enjoy this one just as much. Hope they continue. Need more advertising. Or put it on a major network. A lot of people don’t realize it’s on.
Love the show… Need season four!!!!
Keep the series going. We are in the 70’s age group. There are too many stupid sitcoms on for the below 40’s age group on the major channels. Let the oldsters enjoy something that makes some sense.
One of the best shows on television. Would be stupid to cancel it.
I loved Dallas back many years ago and it was a top rated show! I strongly believe the new Dallas is almost as good as the original one and I absolutely have to watch Dallas every Monday night! I have not missed an episode! I love, love this show! You must not take Dallas off the air, but add many more episodes. My heart will be broken if you cancel this fabulous show. The writers are amazing and I just love John Ross! Please keep this show on the air and even add more episodes. Dallas is simply amazing!
Great show. Don’t even think about canceling the show. I look forward to the show every week.
I love Dallas
Hope it continues
I love Dallas Hope It Will Be Renewed
I like the new Dallas, keep it on TNT
I love the show. IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE CANCELLED.
It is as good as the original Dallas. It takes me back to Fridays’ Nights
when I was in high school.
it should be renewed and they need to figure out what type of ending they want for this grand series. Plan it……buy 2 more seasons…….and end it the right way.
Love the new series of Dallas. Well written, great actors. Watched all of the original series and enjoy this one just as much. Hope they continue. Need more advertising. Or put it on a major network. A lot of people don’t realize it’s on.
We have been watching Dallas from years ago. We vote for season four to be renewed. My husband has all of the dvds from previous years. This is one show we always make a point to watch together. Keep Dallas!!!!!