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?
Could not be happier that this great show is returning for at least one more season. I’m totally befuddled as to why it does not do well in the ratings but I imagine many of the network shows are feeling the crush of all the so-called ‘cable’ networks and their offerings. Netflix is probably the biggest problem for network execs and I think I heard tonight (at The Emmys) that they are going into production with something like 80 new shows. That aside, I am eagerly awaiting Season 7, even if they stay in the UK. I would prefer it… Read more »
I would be sorry to see this show go. It has a different twist from the other mystery shows.
I love the Elementary. I think the actors work wonderful together and bring life to the characters. Please don’t cancel this show. This is so much better than all those stupid reality shows.
Great news that season 7 is in the works! The season 6 finale was a terrific surprise.
Real story and real characters are on season 7 like from the book
I love Elementary. The story line is always interesting and sucks you into each show. I’m so happy to read that it will be back for another season!!!
Have watched from the beginning and will continue to watch. Love the chemistry between Watson and Sherlock.
If we are out, we tape it, I truly hope season 7 won’t be the last, as there are very few tv shows worth watching.
Watched the show for the past several years with my son. Say that this last year not quite as good per the writing something was off? Not sure like this ending and where now will the show go. See England a country I love but I hope do not take the show with Sherlock and Watson in a love relationship. Super as partners but I do not get the chemistry of moving on. If they stay in England they can come up with some new shows even with the father and where was the dead brother? Super actors not just… Read more »
I love this show. I am so happy there will be a season seven and so glad CBS announced it early. Liu and Miller are great together. This show is sophisticated, intelligent and never mundane and the season finale was wonderful.
I LOVE Elementary! Great chemistry between Lucy Liu and Jonnie Miller. The scripts are well written. So glad it was not cancelled. Faithful watcher every week.
My husband and I love Elementary and have from the beginning of the show. I hope CBS continues to keep it going.
Great show. Glad for season 7.
I LOVE Elementary! It is a great show with such intelligent and always surprising drama which makes you think while watching! Love the plot twists and think this is the best show on CBS! I never miss an episode. I am so thrilled that CBS has renewed the show for Season 7. Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu are EXCELLENT and their chemistry is wonderful!
Waiting excitedly for Season 7!!
Totally agree!!!!
Love this show. Was s
o glad to hear it was renewed for another season. The stories are good and the actors do a wonderful job as well as having good chemistry.
I love this show & the cast is super. I even watch the reruns. Love it & never miss it.