Fans of CBS’ long-running Elementary TV show just got an early present from the network. Though just two episodes from season six have aired (and the ratings have not been good), CBS has renewed the beloved series for a seventh season.
A detective drama based on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters, Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller as detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson. The cast also includes Aidan Quinn as Captain Thomas Gregson and Jon Michael Hill as Detective Marcus Bell, with Desmond Harrington in the role of Michael. This updated take on the detective story centers on Holmes and Watson, as they help the NYPD investigate the trickiest crimes in New York City.
Elementary: A Look at the Ratings
The ratings for this series have been coming down each year and, thus far, season six of Elementary is no exception. It’s currently averaging a meager 0.60 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.66 million viewers. Compared to season five, that’s down by 6% and 3%, respectively. Find out how Elementary stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
So, why was Elementary renewed for another round? CBS Television Studios co-produces the series so the company gets the lion’s share of the profits from syndication. They have added incentive to add more episodes to the syndication package. Word is that the show also does well internationally. Deadline reports that season seven may be the final year but there’s been no official word from CBS yet.
CBS Cancellations and Renewals
All told, today CBS renewed six TV shows: Criminal Minds (season 14); Man With a Plan (season three); Life in Pieces (season four); Instinct (season two); Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (season two); and Elementary (season seven). The network also cancelled three series: Kevin Can Wait, Superior Donuts and Scorpion.
What do you think? Do you like the Elementary TV show? Will you be watching season seven? Should this be the end?
I agree with Robbi. Have watched Elementary from the first episode and love it. PLEASE keep renewing it! Great writers keep it interesting. Great chemistry amongst the cast, unlike the new series, Instinct. (Surprised Instinct made it a complete season much less a 2nd season)
I also wish they would bring Scorpion back. It beats the heck out of Instinct!
WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!! The suits finally got one right.
I’m with DJwan: The Ratings Systems seriously overlooks the “Over 50+” Demographic category, which I also fit‼️ I’ve been a dedicated fan of Elementary since it’s beginning, so please leave it alone & keep renewing it because the cast and writers keep finding fresh new ways to keep it intriguing❣️
TY CBS one of the best shows on TV, Now save scorpion, Please
Thank you for renewing this show. when I first started watching this I wasn’t sure I was going to like it but I have reallly enjoyed it. The only thing I would change is bringing back his girlfriend. She was a nice recurring character to have on the show.
I’m glad that they renewed the show quickly and didn’t leave us hanging. I hope this show gets an ending.
I feel certain that the ratings are negatively impacted by the Monday night scheduling. they had a solid Sunday night line up, which they felt compelled to destroy
I will watch as long as it is on broadcast TV. It is a great show, and that CBS et al denies my existence as pertinent makes me less likely to give them the benefit of the doubt elsewhere – sign me older than their desired demo
Wow, already? I thought I couldn’t get any happier that it was on Monday nights now after the nightmare-ish Sunday nights from last season… and now there’s another season coming? I approve!
So glad this show is still on. Enjoy the hunt.
FYI – “Elementary” has been airing on Monday nights this season! So happy to hear “Elementary” is renewed for another season! Talented actors AND great writing – WHAAAAAAT!?!?! Oh, well, guess not enough people realize how talented Lucy Liu and Johnny Lee Miller are… Too bad, bc the chemistry between the two lead stars, and other cast members, plus clever and witty writing makes this a favorite broadcast network scripted dramas! Bring on season 7 – can’t wait! If it’s the final season, that’s two more than expected given the less than stellar ratings and the problematic Sunday nights the… Read more »
very WITTY SHOW
I LIKE IT VERY MUCH
Love the show and very glad they renewed it.
This Clever, Stylish, and Intriguing mystery drama offers intelligence and wit in contrast to an otherwise complacency of TV programming apparently designed for audiences that don’t care to be impressed or challenged. The acting is impressive… the plots are socially current and skillfully designed to solicit guessing of the outcomes. I genuinely hope that this show is continued going forward!
YESSSSS!!! Finally some good news. So many awesome shows were getting canceled that it had me worrying about this one. Sherlock Holmes lives forever.