It’s the end of the line for the Dallas TV show — for the second time. TNT has announced that they’ve cancelled the new Dallas TV show after three seasons.
A continuation of the successful CBS series from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Dallas follows the machinations of two generations of the dysfunctional and powerful Ewing clan. The cast includes Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo, Brenda Strong, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Mitch Pileggi, Emma Bell, Kuno Becker, and Juan Pablo Di Pace.
Year-to-year, season three of Dallas was down by 26% in viewership and down by 38% in the 18-49 demographic. It’s one of TNT’s lowest-rated scripted series and that certainly wasn’t a good sign for its chances of a fourth season.
In a statement, TNT said, “We are extremely proud of the series, which defied expectations by standing as a worthy continuation of the Ewing saga. We want to thank everyone involved with the show, from the extraordinary cast to the impeccable production team, led by the show’s creative forces, Cynthia Cidre and Mike Robin. We especially want to thank the people of Dallas for their warm and generous hospitality during the production of the series.”
Cidre and the writers have been working on scripts and ideas for a fourth season of Dallas so hopefully she’ll share what would have happened at some point.
What do you think? Will you miss the Ewings? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Would you watch it on another channel?
I would watch it on any station that would play it. I can’t believe they took it off after leaving us with such a cliff hanger.
Want to know the truth people? It’s far less expensive to pay “reality stars” than professional actors/ actresses. It’s really all about profits for the networks. Dallas has always been top notch entertainment. The writers are great and you’re always left hungry for the next episode. Reality shows are wearing thin for viewers, and their popularity are coming to a sudden cliff. (I’m not talking Barnes)
I wish they’d bring Dallas back. Best show ever. I miss watching every episode that was ever shown. Yes, I’m like a trekky for Dallas. But I’m not alone…no siree. This show is so popular. It just makes no sense to cancel it. That’s plain insanity. Bring this show back!
I loved this reboot of the classic show. It was fresh and exciting with the gorgeous, new generation of Ewings. What a shame that season 4 never happened because we need it and more. I’m getting tired of getting into new program series just to have them cancelled. Then they leave those stupid reality shows on, and there are way too many of those. I really hope someone picks up Dallas and moves it forward. There are so many of us out there that need it.
I am going to miss the series. I watch the program when it first came out in the 70s to its end. I was very pleased when the new series started up… I felt that I knew the Ewing family very well thus felt apart of the series.. Very disappointed when the program shut down with out an ending. I for one would have like to have had closure. Who know maybe some day hopefully in my life time the show will return. Thank you for bringing us the public a wonderful show.
Pat
Hey, TNT, why don’t you try bring Dallas back? It would help your sagging ratings.
Otherwise there’s nothing on this network that I’d watch.
What a kick in the nuts! The return of Dallas was a great show and was just building the back-stabbing, cheating, lying ways of the original Dallas. We used to wonder who would backstab who each show. What a disappointment this cancellation is.
Everyone I know is completely shocked that Dallas was cancelled.
No way… they say. This isn’t fair. Dallas is loved by so many. How could you cancel this show?
Not fair…Please bring it back.
I love the show. Mad that it was taken off. Also no warning.
I think the show is great. I’d love to see more seasons. Every episode literally had me on the edge of my seat. I’ve been a Dallas fan ever since the original shows when I was a kid. I feel like I’ve grown up with them. Please bring Dallas back!
I think the show should have a season four. It was awesome as good as the first original series. the same tradition of fighting over the oil, the money, control and family feud. I personally miss this genre of television Dallas, Dynasty, Knott’s Landing. There are not shows like this bring it back. I want to know what happens next. Number one fan.
Can’t believe that dallas is not renewed. Just bc all its fans happen to be older. That is nulls…. I watched all episodes from the beginning, never missed a Friday nights show. Was really happy that it was picked up, but pissed finding out they are cancelling it bc does not get the yonder votes. Hell, they are probably at a bar drinking. BRING DALLAS BACK….
I enjoyed the Dallas series and was looking forward to season four. I would watch it on any network if it was to return. The characters were great as well as the star portraying them.
I enjoyed the series very much. Didn’t think I would watch after JR died again and this time for real. I’d watch a 4th season.
Never has a TV show ever concocted a story line so perfect as that of Dallas. Dallas has been so well received by so many fans. There’s a reason for that. We could analyze this a lot if we want. But all the story lines & characters on this show has been grand. How TNT could cancel Dallas is virtually criminal. We all want this show back any way possible.
I agree. Well written. Was a fan of the original series.