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?
Best show on TV you have to bring it back Thank You
Yes I think it should be renewed. I sent a email to TNT about 3 wks ago. I think they developed the story lines a little too quick in Season 2 and need to slow down a bit. Also felt the move from Wednesday to Monday hurt it. On Mondays, you have a lot of shows that people watch- Big Bang, Mike & Molly, etc. CBS Dominates Monday nights. The other thing that you run into in the fall on Monday Nights will be Monday NIGHT FOOTBALL!!!!
xoxo Monica Coral Springs, Fl
Yes, it has to come back!!!
Keep Dallas on!!!!The best series on television with a great cast. Will miss JR, though
Please renew Dallas, love, love, love it!
PLEASE! PLEASE PLease RENEW IT! I love it and have all the shows DVR’d
Yes, love, love love Dallas!
Most definitely, YES!! The show has great drama, suspense, romance, hunky looking men, good acting, and treachery.
Yes, Dallas should be renewed for Season 3 ! This season and the finale
were enjoyable TV with a great cast & story line. It is entertaining unlike
many other shows on TV. John Ross Jr is just coming into his stride. Bring it back, please.
This show is too good. The season finale was fantastic. Can’t wait for it to return!
yep, bring it back!
YES…..Dallas NEEDS to come back for another season!!! Aaahhhh…it’s already too long of a time before we see it again if it does come back!!!!!
Bring it back…There’s not many good sh0ws left on tv.!
Please do not cancel this show!!!!! It is terrific and I love watching it every week. Do whatever is necessary to keep it on air, change it to a summer season if he ratings were better…but I couldn’t possibly understand any reasoning there may be to cancel this wonderfully written & well acted show!
I LOVE the new Dallas, I actually think it is better than the original in a lot of ways and the season finale was OUTSTANDING!! That being said, Monday nights are a hot night for T.V., especially this time of year. I think the viewers would pick up if it wasn’t in competition with as many other great shows as it is. DVR’s can only hold so much. ‘Dallas’ is at the top of my list for Monday night, but there is so much going on that night we actually had to cancel other shows to make sure we get… Read more »