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?
Return the show. Very exciting as usual.
yes it should come back for season three and it should be put back on wednesday nights,that was a better night for it to air. i enjoy the show and want to see more.
grew up watching this show and love it even more now.
please keep this series going for years to come. alot of the current tv is silly and the reality shows are garbage. dallas is a must for tv.
thanks for the good work
YES!!!!!The actors are newbut, the audience has to understand people donot live forever ,and the new need a break to start out in the field. The original cast members are here to help them get on their feet . We do not need to knock them down! Dallas is very entertaining, and be a soap but the actors doing the jobs.For the timeline it should stay in Jan. but a litlle longer epsiodes, instead 12 about 20. The old Dallas had cliffhangers, too Please renew Dallas like the ole one Please ! J.R. is gone but now john Ross is… Read more »
The writting is amasing, the acting is top notch, YES bring back Dallas. I actually think it was better this season then last. TNT killed the viewing audience and by moving it to Monday and putting it on in January. Put in back on the summer schedule and move it back to it’s Wednesday night time slot and watch it soar!
No show is more deserving of another season than this one!
This new Dallas is great. I think it should run for many more seasons. I love the characters, the drama, the deception, everything about it. It also echoes events from the previous Dallas. kudos to Cynthia Cidre for writing such a great show. i dont want to wait till next summer to see Dallas, but the summer may be a better fit. i dig the fall primetime. as long as tnt takes into consideration what its up against broadcast tv wise, then i say keep it in the fall, but maybe on a different day. try out tuesday. i’d say… Read more »
I love Dallas. It is definitely a “edge of your seat” show. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee renew. I am really sorry J.R. is gone, but he will always rule. (The show) Love it.
Absolutely! Watched and loved it then and now.
Please Please let’s keep it going. I enjoyed watching the old Dallas over the years past and now the new one is great too. Both my husband and I can’t wait for Monday nights when Dallas comes on. At first I was not too sure if I was going to like it, but I have not been disappointed. One of the things I like the most is that it does not take them weeks to uncover who did what or why.
Thanks again, please bring it back.
I would like to see a season 3. My husband and I look forward to watching the show every week!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE renew Dallas for a 3rd Season!!!
please renew! My husband even got into the series.its great.
Please renew Dallas – love this show!
Yes, I love the new Dallas. At first I was skeptical but was hooked after a couple of episodes. I think it is just as good if not better than the original Dallas.
Definitely renew for season three. I enjoyed watching the show tremendously.
Sofiya
yes please renew..