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?
Yes please renew . Season finally was great. I would rather you move to summer than cancel. I am a long time Dallas fan and was so excited it is back!!!
Yes yes yes I love it
Yes please renew this show. Cant wait to see what happens next. John Ross and Pamela are great together.
Yes please renewed season 3 im addicted to dallas
This is the best series on TV The cast have performed outstanding. TNT you have a winner here, renew the series for next season
Yes bring it back, I was a fan before and still am
The writers on this show are just as good as the original. I have thoroughly enjoyed the show again although I was skeptical at first that it could compare. I was waiting for the great “cliffhanger” but disappointed at the end of the show when it didn’t happen. It just seemed to sail off in the sunset. Hopefully that won’t be the case. J.R. was special but he has left a legacy in the family that I think can carry on. Too many story lines that could be written. Time will tell.
Yes, for sure bring it back, enjoy the drama!!!
I pray it is renewed for a 3rd season.I watched it back in the 70’s and I loved it then and love it now. Alot has changed of course, but I enjoy seeing some of the original cast back for more. The new cast is amazing!
Yes, it is the reason my husband run home on Monday evening to get dinner out of the way so we can enjoy the show. It is fast moving and the entire cast is very interesting. I think the unexplained story lines in Mondays finale make next season very exciting for the show and I for one can hardly wait for the show to return. It’s nice to look forward to every Monday evening and being with the Ewings again. No More Reality Shows Please.
Bring back for season 3………Great cliffhanger end of season 2. Love that John Ross is just like JR………….Move it back to summer was great in that time slot
I agree with DallasLuvr. I really like Larry Hagman but the writers on the show continually amaze with the devious acts they come up with every week. Not just for J.R’s character but for all the not so lily white characters. I hope it stays on for a few more years. i’m in the oil and gas business in Texas and enjoy watching the cut throat dealers.
Absolutely. It is still a great show. Can’t wait for the next season to begin. Only wish it was back on regular TV instead of Cable
YES!! Please bring back the new Dallas for a season 3!
It’s a great show! Please renew!!
Yes, bring it back. I never miss the show. I tape Dancing so I can watch Dallas. The writing is wonderful and the actors are the best. I watched it many years ago and will watch it until it gets cancelled. Too bad they wrote out the old Pam (Victoria Principle). I always liked her. Please bring the show back. Probably not a good idea to put it on against Dancing, however. That is not fair to Dallas.