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?
Please renew. The show was very good, the acting great and I look forward to Monday nights.
Yes renew Dallas. I love it. I watched every show years ago and watched everyone this time around. It is my favourite show to watch. Please keep it on.
Please RENEW Dallas
Yes please . I didn’t watch last year. However one day before this years season started, TNT aired several of last years season. Although when I first saw what was coming on I didn’t really pay that much attention to the tv. I was busy doing things around the house. I did however listen. I caught myself running to the tv to see what was really going on. & to make a long story short….. I was hooked …… oboy was I hooked. I was looking forward to Monday night every night of the week. I was telling all my… Read more »
Yes! Renew Dallas. The show is well written and the acting is excellent. TNT has the show going up against the behemoth DWTS on Monday nights so it would do better in a different time slot. If TNT doesn’t want the show I bet the producers could sell it to someone else. Great show!
Yes, yes, and YES. Bring on season three!
Renew, miss JR but like the show
There’s actually a discussion about ‘renew or not’ over Dallas?! It’s the most watched show on TNT for gawds sake. With ever more sliced-n-diced ratings, and the worlds dumbest time slot (vs DWTS, Castle and Hawaii 5-0) Dallas deserves kudos for capturing a very loyal 1.1 ratings. The writing is better each season; the characters more complex; and the storylines more twisted and intriguing. Shows with multiple characters such as Dallas take a few seasons to hit their stride. And without a significant promotion budget TNT has invested little in driving the audience. I do hope they are smart enough… Read more »
Absolutely TNT needs to renew Dallas! It’s fantastic television and incredibly entertaining. If the ratings are better in the summer, move it to the summer. You put it up against Dancing with the Stars and then complain that the ratings are down? I don’t know why the hoi polloi watch DWTS, but they do, so move Dallas to the summer and give us some real entertainment then–just don’t put it up against USA’s powerhouse series. Dallas is a great show, well-written, well-acted and sets the standard for what a nighttime soap-y drama should be. We love it and we want… Read more »
I am a “die hard” DALLAS fan. Move it around on a different night so there isn’t as much competition or move it back to the summer months. We don’t care when it’s on, as long as its’ on. Can’t wait for Season 3 to begin… RIP J.R.
PLEASE RETURN DALLAS FOR SEASON THREE
I love the TV show Dallas, I have watched it from the beginning. I’m 80 years old, and have never missed a show. Please bring it back. There’s not many shows that I really do like.
I have watched Dallas Since it first started and was happy to see it return to TV on the brave TNT. You have picked up so many shows that were dropped by other networks and made them a fan favorite all over again. PLEASE RETURN DALLAS FOR SEASON 3
I can’t imagine the rationale that WOULDN’T create a season three !! The writing is terrific, the main cast has their characterizations thoroughly “fleshed out”, the supporting cast is superb ( the best ), and the direction is seamless. Collectively this makes for a very interesting, enjoyable, sometimes “gripping”, and “much anticipated” weekly dose of escapism that has miraculously picked up where it left off 11 years ago. Maybe it’s me but, now that JR’s gone, Bobby seems ever so tougher. Sue Ellen seems ( and looks ) younger than at the beginning. Even Cliff ( who for a while… Read more »
Season 1 Was Pretty Good, But Season 2 Is Down Right Incredible!!!! Usually I HATE Mondays 🙂 But Since Dallas Is On, It’s My Farvorite Day Of The Week! I Used To Watch Other Shows That Aired On Mondays First From My DVR Like, Hawaii Five- O Or Castle, But Now It’s Dallas First, Because I Can’t Wait To See What The Newest Episode Brings! LOVE THIS SHOW! Absolutely Must Have A Season 3! MUST!