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?
Dallas season 2 was better than season 1. It deserves a 3rd season. I’m 47 and watched the original series from begining to end as well and Cynthia Cidre has done an excellent job. I would make a great consultant for storylines for that show.
Bryan Stevens, D.D.S. Upland, California
I love the show. Bring it back and keep it going. It is so much fun watching Bobby, Sue Ellen, and Cliff Barnes and the other new cast members. I watched the show from the first episode (pilot) until it went off the air years ago. I still like it even though most of the characters are new. Keep Dallas going !!!
Please RENEW!!!!! My family loves this show. If TNT wasn’t planning on renewing it then they shouldn’t have left ANY loose ends or open story lines. I say bring it back during the summer, although I don’t feel like waiting ALL THE WAY til 2014….I just love this show and that would be a long agonizing wait 🙂
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Yes, it has been exciting, the last few episodes were an emotional rollercoaster with lots of surprises. It should be continued and the replacement cast have done a wonderful job, especially John Ross Jr. Josh Henderson playing his sinister role fitting right in. And its so nice to see Linda Grey and Patrick Duffy in their original character roles. Yes, by all means come back. I only wish the season would last longer. As I remember the shows in the 80’s used to be consistently every week for it seemed forever. It has such professional acting. The subject of “energy”… Read more »
Please bring back Dallas for season 3. This show is exceptional.
Future of Dallas should depend upon what story line its writers can produce.
Continuous chaos, infidelity, family legends drying up, all of which turns off the viewers.
Lets see what the producers and writers can dream up.
I am definately wanting Dallas to come back!!! I love the direction it is going and every week I am excited when Monday gets here!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! PLEASE BRING IT BACK FOR SEASON 3
Please, Please bring the show back…I love it. My husband and i bothe really enjoy it.
Yes, by all means, bring it back this summer and then do the 4th season next winter, starting in January after the holidays. It’s a great show even without JR (miss him though). I hope it goes on for a very long time. There’s much stupid drivel on other networks, nothing worth watching after 8 PM really, most nights anyway.
YES YES bring it on for a 3rd season. This is the best series on TV. Many of our friends can’t wait for Mondays to come, just to watch the show. Keep up the good work. We love Dallas, so keep it comming
LOVE IT! Seems to be getting better and better as time goes on. Do not cancel it!
Yes Yes Yes – please bring this show back for season 3. I watched Dallas religiously when it was on years ago – it is still my absolute favorite show. I do miss JR. 🙁 Larry will live in our hearts forever!
Yes, please renew. I love it. I would also love to see season 1 reruns over the summer for those of who missed that season. I did not start watching until season 2 but was a big fan of the original Dallas.
I think they should bring it back. Felt they developed the story lines a little fast in season 2. Also feel that the move to Mondays hurt it. People watch a lot of established CBS shows on Mondays nights. And if you bring back in the fall, you run into another problem, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!! Unless of course, you change the night like maybe back to Wednesday. Why wait until the summer of 2014 as the rumor that I am hearing?? I emailed TNT 3 weeks ago. Maybe we DALLAS fans should start a petition. What do you think???
PLEASE don’t cancel this wonderful show. It is full of surprise, suspense and wonderful writing. The young people in this show are outstanding, and the blend is working well with the seasoned cast. I NEVER miss an episode and actually find I have something to look forward to on Monday!