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?
What a shock! Who decides to cancel? Do they know how many viewers were actually following this show? Hundreds of thousands of viewers were dedicated to Dallas. It’s JR’S legacy and the actors/writers were brilliant in keeping the Ewing family alive and well in North America–very well received in Canada too! No doubt viewed in many countries, Dallas provided us with an intricate and intimate look inside a very prestigious family that the viewers were able to adopt into their homes and live the drama with them. We’ve had Dallas tailgate nights, and house rotations to view as a group… Read more »
Yes my husband and I would follow and watch Dallas regardless of the channel it was on.
What the H. I have been waiting for season 4 to begin. I have been watching Dallas from the first year to present. I am 73 years old and I never missed an episode. The new actors are as good as the old ones. I am shocked they cancelled this great series. Dallas, TV series is a household name. At least give us a 2 hour special and close the series without leaving us all hanging.
Just heard that TNT cancelled DALLAS! Whoever made this decision is nuts. The show and its actors were like family. My neighbors and friends and kids looked forward to seeing them every week. Please bring back the show!!!
This show brought back many many many nights of watching DALLAS years ago. The actors were able to bring the storyline into present day. The cliffhanger could have gone any way the writers wanted. Please have someone pick up the show. After so many years of happy viewing and now this generation is hooked. Maybe Oprah would pick it up. We need less of 19 kids and counting with their odd ideas and bring some suspense into our viewing pleasure!
Whoever cancelled DALLAS is crazy! Someone should be smart enough to bring the next season back. The actors are terrific. They meshed seasons from years ago to the present time. Some station should consider bringing it back.
tnt so pathetic. dallas the best thing ever.why bring it back in our lives then destroy us.
thank u pathetic tnt.
We miss Dallas. Dallas is a national treasure. Someone from Texas should help bring it back and preserve this show as it should be a staple on TV. This show is better to watch than the filth that we have to surf our remote around all the time. I still love this show JR or no JR. God rest Larry Hagmon. The cast+new cast are great. You can’t tell me this show can’t sell commercials. It is watched by everyone in America. And TNT cancels it??? What the…??
I can’t believe TNT cancelled the show. It was the best show on television, and I never missed an episode. Recorded all of the new Dallas shows. At least have 1 more show to complete the storyline without the cliff hangers. PLEASE!
My husband and I just watched the season finale that we had recorded and are shocked that the show was canceled. We can’t believe it. We didn’t think it would be as good without JR., but was happily surprised it was! We would watch it on any channel. We think this was a huge mistake and certainly hope that Dallas returns soon!
I have been waiting to watch the return of the Ewings. I cannot believe that there is not enough interest in the series. I hope that the producers will take another look and see if they can bring the series back.
I am so mad they cancelled this show..I think the problem wasn”t the show it was the way they aired the season. You never knew when it was on..even so I so all of them. Killing christopher and not tying that up was just no respect for a legendary show.
At least write a 2 hour show tying up all the loose ends and show it as a final TV special .
Let’s be real. Everyone knows that a big mistake was made cancelling Dallas.
I say fire those brainless programmers responsible for this, hire new ones with brains and renew Dallas. Please bring back Dallas.
Dallas need to be back