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?
Keep I. Good show that needs a chance. Great finale!!!!!!
Keep it,keep it brill show
I can’t believe you canceled it y’all didn’t give it a chance I loved this show
Keep it! I didn’t find this show until it was too late cause it’s been cancelled. What an excellent show!! It didn’t even get a chance with only 1 season.
I agree with Michelle 100%
I love this show!it just needs time. Do not cancel it.
I just binged the season…it was quite enjoyable…it should return!
Please keep this show. It is funny and heartwarming with great charachters. This is a really well done show. Plus, it’s not fair to leave viewers hanging with the season finale wondering who Dr. Panties really married first (although we pretty much know.) Please renew this series!
Please keep the show. It’s fab. I’ve really enjoyed it.
Please keep heartbeat, was very interesting, iy was different from most midcal show, the surgeries were very interesting
Please keep it. it’s one of my favorite shows
This show is awesome! If people truly took the time to watch it, I think they’d love it! Please bring it back! It has such potential to be one of the best shows out there.
Keep it!
Keep it!!!!!!!!!
Keep it!!!
Don’t cancel this show. It’s great. If cancelled maybe one of the streaming channels could pick it up.