This evening, TNT airs the final two episodes of Dallas’ second season and, unlike the price of oil, the ratings have been down. Will the TV series return for a third season or will it be cancelled instead?
The new Dallas picks up several years after the original show ended. Time has passed but the Ewings and the Barnes are still at each others’ throats. And, though Larry Hagman passed away, there’s still plenty of drama at Southfork. The cast includes Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo, Brenda Strong, Mitch Pileggi, Emma Bell, Kuno Becker, and Judith Light.
Last season, the new Dallas was one of TNT’s most-watched dramas, averaging 4.42 million viewers and a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
This time around, the ratings weren’t so hot. The second season has averaged 2.64 million with a 0.8 demo rating. The numbers spiked for the JR Ewing funeral episode but they went back down the following week.
While the ratings admittedly haven’t been as strong this time around, Dallas is still TNT’s best performing show right now. Both Monday Mornings and Southland have only been averaging about 1.4 million viewers.
The cable channel also knows that the show is facing a lot more competition at this time of year — compared to when the first season aired last summer.
While TNT hasn’t cancelled or renewed Dallas yet, it seems very likely that the Ewings will return for another round of in-fighting and deception.
What do you think? Would you like to see Dallas return? Is the show as enjoyable as it once was? Should TNT move it back to summer?
Hell yes bring it back
YES!! please renew it!
Please renew it for another season!!!! It’s Fantastic!!!
YES!!! YES!!! Please renew it! The last four episodes of this last season were amazing! I am totally sucked in….Such a wonderful guilty pleasure.
Yes-PLEASE!!!! Great job!!
Renew! Definately
The show is fantastic!!! Please renew it for another season!!!
Please bring Dallas back for another season!!!! This show is great and has really evolved on it’s own this second season. This is one of the best shows on TV today!!! I am begging you to please give it one more shot. PPPPLLLLEEEAAASSSEEE!!!!!!
YES PLEASE!!! The acting and the story line is great!!
I have watched Dallas from the very first show way back when, and I have enjoyed the the remake please pick it up for next year!
Dallas should be renewed!! This second season is better than the first. Please bring it back and on a good night for ratings!!!
YES!!!! What is TNT waiting for? Renew it!
Please renew Dallas! I watched the original series woth my grandpa and the new series brings back such great memories. Even without JR it is a great show.
YES, YES, and YES. TNT, PLEASE renew Dallas – they need to fully come out of JR’s shadow and become a great show with the NEW JR.
Renewed!
Definitely RENEW it! My all time favorite show