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?
The new Dallas should return for a 3rd season. John Ross will carry on as the new J.R. and the Barnes war will take a twist with Eleana and her new information learned from Cliff. Please keep it going. I love the show. So does my family.
Yes, definitely bring it back!!!! I grew up with it and love it more now!
Dallas is adictive, hope there are further seasons. Favorite show!
I love this show. It is so nostalgic. Sorry about Larry Hagman passing but they are doing a good job. Please renew.
My mother will be devastated if its cancelled!! PLEASE RENEW!!
Absolutely Dallas should be renewed! No question!
Yes, it should be renewed for another season!
LOVE IT! Please do not cancel!
I would be VERY disappointed and upset if the Dallas TV series is cancelled. I am a long time viewer and fan of both the original Dallas show along with now enjoying the return of the new series for the past two seasons .PLEASE do not cancel this show! It is unfortunate that it does come on at a time when so many other popular reality TV shows are on the other networks. Possibly changing the night of viewing to a night that would not be same as the top reality shows air would help. There is a great need… Read more »
this should be renewed i want to know what happens!!!!!!
YES! YES! YES! Season 3 !! I’m a fan from the old school days as well and I’m LOVING the new Dallas! So are my 21 year old twins!
Do the right thing TNT!!
Please renew Dallas for season 3. The show has finally brought the twists and turns that the original series did. The season 2 finale was probably the best cliffhanger that the series old and new have ever presented. Yes, JR will be missed but it is obvious his legacy will live on and that is how it should be. I would say best written show on television so bring it back!
Absolutely it should be renewed. Great ending last night and lots of possible story lines for seasons to come.
Yes bring it back. There are so many stupid rality shows that Dallas is the only show. Iwatch except for sports.
YES, bring it back – it’s such a fun show! I’m getting drawn in just as much as I did through the entire original series. The youngsters are coming into their own and will make it their own nasty version of night time soaps! Besides, who wants to watch another stupid reality show??