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?
This show was my favorite growing up and its my favorite again. Don’t know what I would do if I didn’t get to see what nasty little things John Ross will do next. This final episode tonight is why JR will forever be my favorite villain of all time.
Yes!!!!! Please renew for 3rd season. Watched Dallas years ago and couldn’t wait for it to be back. Waited for every Monday night. I feel like I know the Ewings personally. Please, please renew!!!
Yes love as much as the first one. I hope it comes back! Love my Monday nights!
Definitely bring it back. Everyone wants to see who the new villain joaquin will be.
Bring Dallas back for the rest of my life!!!!
The Ewing/Barnes confrontation on Dallas was amazing… and JR schemes beyond the grave!!! What a twist!! so sad to see the season come to an end… I’ll never again make fun of my mother in law for yelling at her tv during her novelas… lol… UH-MAZ-ING!! ♥ I better be seeing a season 3 on the horizon…
PLEASE RENEW DALLAS..WE LOVE IT AND CAN’T WAIT TILL MONDAY NITE EVERY WEEK…PLEASE BRING BACK SOON…
I am hoping for season 3 of Dallas.
Please renew!!! Fun to watch and good storyline!
The writers have done a wonderful job with giving us entertaining material to watch each week. The actors have carried on and have done a good job even in the face of carrying on without the legendary Larry Hagman. The network now needs to do their part by renewing the show and also giving it a decent time slot and decent marketing.
YES! It’s as good, or better than the original series, and I think we’ve seen all of them too. They need to promote it and advertise it more. Generate some more audience. The mix of characters is great, and the story line is strong. Hope they go for season 3.
Fantastic show!! Loved it the first time around and the new show has not disappointed. Just enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Definitely renew for another season and give it a chance to succeed. Need to start new episodes in the summer.
If TNT doesn’t renew…… I will boycott their station forever
All I can say is I waited 21 years for my favorite show to air again and TNT had better renew it. It is the fault of TNT of choosing when to air it when they know so many other shows air at that time and the lack of advertisement. Dallas is the best TV show on TV and I look forward to watching it each week. I could watch it 365 days out of the year.
I just started watching a few weeks ago…i love it!!!