Set at the fictional St. Matthew’s Hospital, Heartbeat follows a cardio-thoracic surgeon, Dr. Alex Panttiere (Melissa George), as she tries to juggle her personal and professional lives. She eagerly fights authority, particularly when it comes to her patients’ health and well-being. The rest of the cast includes Dave Annable, Don Hany, Joshua Leonard, Jamie Kennedy, D.L. Hughley, Shelley Conn, Maya Erskine, and J. Louis Mills.
The series had been scheduled to launch in the fall but it was rescheduled due to Melissa George’s real-life pregnancy. Heartbeat finally debuted on March 22nd, following an episode of NBC’s highly-rated series The Voice. It drew a 1.39 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.30 million viewers. Given the lead-in, it was likely a disappointing premiere.
Heartbeat moved to its regular Wednesday night timeslot the next evening and the ratings took a big tumble, falling to a 0.89 rating with 5.16 million. The third installment lost even more viewers and last week’s installment took a big tumble, falling to a 0.66 rating with 3.90 million. It was in last place for its timeslot in the demo.
This drama series still has several weeks to improve its ratings but, with numbers like these, it’s hard to imagine that NBC will be renewing Heartbeat for a second season. The Mysteries of Laura’s ratings weren’t this low and its future looks questionable.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Heartbeat TV show? Cancel or keep it?
Greys has run out of script. This was going to be my new feel good show but you have put filler in there instead. They tried to cancel Madame Secretary bur too many people like it. Do the same with heartbeat.
Please, please, please reconsider the return of the series, Heartbeat. I think it had a bit of a slow start, but I thank iis better than Grey’s Anatomy which is getting stale. Love the Aussie actors too. Get some new blood in your lineup!!! Come on NBC!!
Love the show. Would prefer Alex to make a choice between the two men!!
I think this is a better show than Grey’s and I have not missed a single episode of Grey’s. I did not even know this show existed till I found it while browsing On Demand. I hope this show will continue. I will watch!
Absolutely love this show!!!!!!! Look forward to it every Thursday night here in Australia. Story lines are interesting, great family show.
Keep it one of the best shows on TV
This is one of the best show. You have to keep it going. It is serious but so funny too. Great show to watch
Oh, please please please bring back Heartbeat! Every episode has me surprised when it’s over, it’s been so good! The characters are interesting, story lines intriguing and there is actual chemistry with all the actors. This feels like we are voyers in these people’s lives. I love it!!!
Please keep. Love the show
Love it best shoe on NBC
Love Heartbeat. Great cast. Please keep it.
Keep please!!!!!
Loved this series…hope it continues
KEEP the show it’s amazing!!! One of my favorites, give it a chance!!!!!!!!!
I love the show. She reminds me of a female “House”