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?
TNT itself contributed to the second seasons ratings issues by moving the show to a poor time slot and bad day in a bad part of the year for watching TV. Yet it is still the networks Top Rated series so I would think that it will return for a 3rd season. It should be moved back to Wednesday nights at 9pm in the summer months like it was in the first season. However shows get canceled when networks continue to change the time slot and day every year its a way to kill a show. So they might be… Read more »
Definately bring it back. It’s better than even 25 years ago. great writers, and cast. It’s a great mix of old and New. For cable the viewing numbers are great. bring it back in the fall!!
TNT contributed to the ratings falling themselves by moving the show to a poor timeslot in a bad part of the year. Yet it is still the networks Top Rated overall show I
YES – YES.. PLEASE PLEASE RENEW THIS SHOW FOR AT LEAST ONE MORE
SEASON.. RENEW FOR MORE IF POSSIBLE..
WE JUST LUV THIS SHOW… LUVED THE FIRST ONE AND THIS ONE IS REALLY GOOD TOO.
Of course Larry Haggman brought something really special to the show but the young man that plays John Ross.. is doing a pretty great job toooo..
No brainer! of course bring it back. Last nights episode were as good as it gets for drama TV.
Yes!!!!! Definitely renew Dallas!
My family and I were SO hooked on the original Dallas and watched it religiously every Friday night. We have enjoyed the new Dallas, however, after the season finale last night, all of my questions have been answered about the past, i.e., what happened to Pam Ewing, etc. I can’t handle anymore of the tight-fisted drama, so I am done now, although I am so glad they brought it back and gave me a chance to see what happened to everyone after all of these years.
I vote to bring it back. Sue Ellen is reminding me more of JR with each new show and I’m liking it. I really hope it returns.
ABSOLUTELY! Bring the show back for a 3rd season!!! I LOVE Dallas…those that haven’t watched it, you are missing out on the Ewing deception and J.R.’s soundrel of a son!
Yes, please renew!!! My daughter & I love the show and she never saw it the first time!And put it back to Wednesday nights! Not against a big show like “The Voice” – Wednesday was the best night and then TNT changed it to Mondays without very many ads. Even during the last 2 weeks, one time the show was on 8-10pm, then last night it was 9-11pm. TNT make up your minds – it is confusing to the fans!
Yes, please bring Dallas back! My husband and I look forward to watching. I think season two was better than season one. Keep it going,please! Thanks….
Yes! By all means bring Dallas back for a season 3. Great writing.
Yes! Please keep bringing Dallas back!! I Kept up w/the original Dallas, and this Dallas is just as intriguing. Josh Henderson is wonderful as John Ross, as are all the characters. Luv it.
bring it back. really good and great acting. as good as the original.
HE!! YES!! Definitely RENEW it! one of the BEST series on TV now! Best season finale i’ve seen in a LONG time!