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?
Keep it going! Still a Dallas fan after all these years; I think the twists and turns on the revival are even better than the original.
Cancel Dallas??? are you kidding??..This is the best remake of an original tv show that i’ve ever seen!!..The way that the writers not only brought back the original cast members but introduced the new generation as well..How can they even think of not returning for a season 3??..Even though the main man (Larry Hagman -aka- JR rip) is not physically there..so many references makes it seem like he’s still wheelin’ and dealin’!..So please renew the show..its a winner!
Will miss JR but have a strong interest in the show and it continuing for 2014 and probably beyond.
Please bring Dallas back,as I have followed this show ‘s original episodes,and it has so much more to offer.
I love the new Dallas just like the first. It was sad to say goodbye to JR , but this is the first show that was ever redone and I think it should have many more seasons to come. John ross and Chris are good. and Pam , if Elena and family left it woild be good.
Dallas is as good as it ever was! It would be a shame to lose such a wonderfully written show with such fantastic actors. PLEASE keep the show!!!!
Must have it back next season. With Cliff in jail it only provides
another story line to feed next season’s ‘Cliffhangers’.
Yes, please bring DALLAS back again for another season!!! The show gets better wtih each and ever show…. Bring it on- bring it back can’t wait to see what happens next.
Thank you!!
Your article was published on April 15th, yet the link takes you to an article confirming Season 3 on April 9th!
http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Duffy-Confirms-DALLAS-Renewed-For-Third-Season-20130409
If you read the article, Duffy didn’t say what the headline says he said. Aside from that, TNT has yet to announce a decision about the fates of Dallas, Monday Mornings or Southland.
Keep the show on, my husband and I loved the original Dallas, but this is just as good. We are tired of “Reality Shows” BORING!!!!!!!!!!! Sick to death of them… Keep the show on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok, we finally got dallas back so please let us keep it !!! I love all the antics…..tired of ryland and judith light and the character of emma. annie is grinding my nerves as well.. but the show otherwise is wonderful!!!
DALLAS is a must-see for me! Every.Single.Week! Please do NOT cancel this show! It’s the best show on TV! WHO CARES what teenagers and 20-somethings are watching? This show is for older, more mature adults and it already has a built in fan base, due to those of us who watched it and loved it in the 80’s! It’s bringing in new fans every week, so I really hope that TNT doesn’t make the decision to cancel, based on what the younger audience wants. For crying out loud, there are enough lame reality shows, game shows and other things for… Read more »
Please don’t cancel. The seasons are getting better and better. I need to find out how Elena is going to come back with revenge, should make for a good season next year. The cast is awesome.
I LOVE DALLAS !!!
Love don’t cancel