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?
I can’t believe they are even considering canceling this show! I think I’d lose my mind if they took that show away from me as I am in love with it!! Please renew Dallas!!!
love the first Dallas love this dallas the best show on the air watch the first dallas and im watching this Dallas to always a Dallas fan
I love Dallas and the players ,I look forward to one of my old time favorites ,sure hope they bring it back ,Sue Ellen is great and love the boys and the writers that keep us hooked every week . PLEASE bring it back ,not that much good programs on anymore ,too much silly comedy.
I love the new Dallas I would love for it to return for a third season.
Absolutely, RENEW
Please bring this series back. You all did such a great job with the past two seasons leaving us wanting more. I will be really disappointed if you don’t. Please….
I can’t believe TNT would even consider cancelling DALLAS!!! I watched the original years ago, and never thought it possible that it could be topped!!! Well, I was wrong!!! This new DALLAS has been AWESOME!! I’m sure TNT has many viewers and my not watching wouldn’t really hurt, but if DALLAS isn’t renewed, I WILL NOT watch TNT anymore!!!!
When will dallas 3 return? They taking a lot of series off TV donno’ t Dallas go. It is a great show.
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!! Dallas is the best show on TV. PLEASE renew it for a 3rd season. My only problem with it is having to wait for it to start up again!!
I was a huge fan of the original, and I believe you have the same chemistry with the new. Take into consideration, there’s no way in hell you will ever capture the same amount of audience as the past. Even if you’re taking into consideration dvr, amount of channels and options. Just know confidently that the people that are watching consider this a huge success and please continue the series.
I LOVE DALLAS PLEASE KEEP THE SHOW GOING. I KNOW U DEPEND ON RATINGS BUT MAYBE A DIFFERENT NIGHT AND TIME WILL BRIN GTHEM UP. I LOVE THE CHARACTERS AND PD ,LG MAKE THE SHOW. PLEASE PLEASE
This season has been terrific and it is TNT’s strongest performing show this winter. I think you keep Dallas and hopefully you give Southland and Monday Mornings one more season to build an auidence too.
I would move it back to Wednesday Nights but I think Summer 2014 is too long a wait for a serial. People forget the storylines to quick. I would move it back to Wednesdays but start Season 3 in the fall and then plan for a Season 4 for the Summer.
There has not been a show on for a long time that keeps me on edge like Dallas . I enjoy the cast very much I have seen every Dallas since the early years and this cast is by far very conpelling and strong. Please keep them on.
I was too young for Dallas I, although I remember growing up with it. This Dallas is just SO.MUCH.FUN!! I don’t watch any soap, but this show cracks me, makes me cry, it’s just brilliant! I hope it doesn’t get too convoluted but, so far, writers and cast are doing great. I love Sue Ellen! This is how a soap opera should be done.
The BEST series on tv! I am a long time fan of the original series. In general, I like drama series. You have done a terrific job so far with the 2 seasons. DEFINITELY keep “em” coming!
Please do not leave us hanging, you have to renew Dallas for season 3. Love the twists and turns, and did not see that ending coming. I agree if you moved the show back to Wenesday night the ratings would be better since there are only comedies in the lineup that night.