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?
Please renew
I live Dallas! And Monday Mornings! I hope and pray they renew both
Renew best show on tv…
Too neat a finale with only a couple of minor story cliffhangers. And speaking of Cliff (Barnes that is) I despise how the writers have made him a monster instead of just a thorn in JR’s side. And framing him for murder? I did not like that at all especially when Bobby knew he didn;t do it. Take away part of his company? OK. But this? too much and not the right thing to do. And with Ryland arrested (for good?) I assume all the villains are gone. Maybe they do a short 6-7 episode sendoff but Dallas without JR… Read more »
Third season Please Pam is smoking….
They had better renew this already!!!!
Absolutely RENEW!!!!… This is one of the Only Shows worth watching!!! It’s every bit as good as the original. Although, I’d like it even more on a Friday night- but regardless I’d watch it whenever it is aired.
Yes , Yes….. Please renew Dallas! My husband and I really enjoy this show. We watch the original series years ago and look forward to it every Monday night. Hopefully we’ll see it next season.
Yes bring the show back!! Yes yes!!
Please let Dallas continue. I was raised on the original Dallas and I have thoroughly enjoyed the return of Dallas. Kudos to the writer and actors/actresses of the show. It is GREAT!!!
As Enjoyable If Not Better Then The original
If T.N.T does not bring Dallas for a third season back i will never watch anything on T.N.T again……..
TNT needs to bring Dallas back. I saw a new feud starting and I want to see where it is going. NOTHING
renew! great show!
Hell, Yes Great Show allready can’t wait. John Ross is going to be great. I love the new Pam. Let’s Bring it back for old JR!