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?
Truly loving Dallas this season. Sorry that Larry passed away:( What they have done with his passing has really made the show very suspenseful and you can truly feel JR living on with the show. I like it so much better this season than last. Love the “JR Master Plan”idea:)
Dallas is one of the best written shows on television. It definitely needs to be brought back!!!
you can’t leave the show where it ended. there has to be a season 3!
Renew, still the best evening soap
No. TNT knew this might not get renewed without Hagman, which is why they ended it with JR’s victory, and Cliff ruined in jail along with Ryland. Sorry, I’m a fan, it was fun to watch, but JR was essential to the show. Without him, it’s just mediocre Patrick Duffy and some side characters. Cliff Barnes is a blast but he’s too minor to carry it. The characters they’re trying to make leading roles are too poor of actors. Jesse Metcalfe is a JOKE. I swear, every time he gets ‘angry’, you could take all the clips of it from… Read more »
I need Dallas!!!! If this show gets cancelled….I will be highly disappointed. Please renew!!!!!!!
Please renew!!! I watched the original series. Loved seeing the return of the original actors… Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, and naturally, Larry Hagman (part of my life who I will miss, whether it be yelling at Jeannie or insulting Sue Ellen)… The new cast gives 150% as well as the original… They deserve to continue life at South Fork Ranch and I look forward to every twist and turn they have to offer… Especially if the cast can continue to slip in some occasional “campiness” like it’s original ’80s soap opera style…
Please!!!!!! Bring back Dallas!!!! My favorite show…..best writers!!!! Only show I look forward to watching.
TNT needs and should renew Dallas great show!! I have watched this show since it first came on tv with my mom! Like the feuding amoungst everyone but the Ewings always come out on top! Please bring Season 3 and many more to come!!
Don’t leave us hanging. Bring Dallas back!
please bring back season 3 . it is always leaving my mouth open with a omg. especially with the ewings getting even. and elena omg. bring it back please.
Please bring Dallas back for Season 3! I love it and look forward to watching it every week.
Yes! I want to see Dallas season three!
keep Dallas!!!!
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL DALLAS…. PLEASE RENEW!!!!