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?
I love this show! Please renew it!
Best medical show since Marcus Welby, Dr. Kildare, and Medical Center, shows from way back when. If NBC wants to cancel a medical show, cancel Chicago Med!
Renew. Great show has it all
Idiotic show honestly, the same ol same ol,cancel the bloody thing already!
Please keep this show… She is like female counterpart of HOUSE but with more compassion and heart to the patients… It is unconventional and new…much like of what the society has now… people just needs to embrace new things…. Good job and kudos to HEARTBEAT! <3
I love this show, too. It is funny and Mellissa George is great in her role. She has a very nonconventional family that fits in well with our world today. I will be missing The Good Wife. Please don’t cancel Heartbeat as well. It could very well be my new favorite nighttime serial.
I love this show. It’s funny, intriguing and informative. I have already formed a bond with this character and her story. Please keep it. After losing ER, this show filled the void.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I think this show is so smart and so funny – the actors and the writing are terrific! KEEP!!
I love it. Remember that Star Trek and M*A*S*H both got off to a rocky start too. But they will live on in TV hall of fame. I personally can’t watch it on Wed as I have orchestra class. But I stream it on my computer later when i get home.
Love it! She plays the role legit. The medico-legal issues a bit farfetched, but I don’t watch TV for real life.
Please keep it!! Such a great show!!
I happen to love the show. Maybe people just need to give it a chance. I love how she’s a cocky surgeon that does what she feels is right. It’s a lot better than some of the other other crap on tv at the moment.
This show HAS to stay!! It’s got such a lovely tone to it … really interesting cases and great personal stories!
Really love Heartbeat. It’s different from most other medical series with the outspoken female lead & her oddball lifestyle!
This is a really great show. Just watch it and see!