A little over a week ago, NBC decided to cancel their new medical drama, Heartbeat. As a result of the cancellation, tonight’s episode is the TV show’s last. Was NBC justified in cancelling the series or should there be season two?
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.
Heartbeat debuted on March 22nd. It followed an episode of NBC’s highly-rated series The Voice and drew a 1.39 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.30 million viewers.
Heartbeat moved to its regular Wednesday night timeslot the next evening and the ratings saw a dramatic dip, falling to a 0.89 rating with 5.16 million. The numbers have kept dwindling downward. Last week’s penultimate episode drew a 0.67 in the demo with just 3.86 million.
Those kinds of numbers are just too low for NBC to justify renewing the series so the cancellation certainly wasn’t a surprise. The peacock network is already busy promoting their new drama series for the fall. It remains to be seen if they will do any better.
But, what do you think? Did you like the Heartbeat TV show? Was NBC justified in cancelling it or should the network have given the series more time and a second season?
This show is FASCINATING !!! I am SO DISAPPOINTED that they cancelled this SO SOON. NBC – you need to give it more seasons.
What a mistake! This was one of my favorites this year. Please someone pick it up. It was original, clever, characters we’ve become invested in and great actors, writing and directing. This show is too good to lose. And what a cliffhanger to leave us with.
We are so disappointed with the cancellation of Heartbeat! The first new show that we liked in a long time, and it’s already gone! I can’t believe that reality shows like the Bachelor keep coming back, but this got cancelled!
I watched 15 minutes of first episode and that was enough. Horrible.
Well at least you gave it a chance right? Not!
Jan, I agree with you, the first two episodes were not the best, and I’m sure their numbers were low. People didn’t give it a chance. But those of us who did were treated to a wonderful treat! It ended up being one of the few series with heart! (Pun not intended).
Not cool NBC! You didn’t give it much chance for it to spread its wings. I guess the viewers who did watch don’t have a voice. If you would’ve kept in on Tues night it’d be fine.
PLEASE don’t cancel this show!!! It has GREAT stars, great premise, and great writing. Give it a chance!!!
It was my favorite!!!! Bummed it was cancelled!
It was MY new FAVORITE! I’m so upset! This was awesome. I love Alex and her personality. Her complex relationships and her brillant skills as a Dr. All the reality shows stink. This was my escape. I pray they reconsider!
What an ending! Oh well, the writers (and maybe the cast?) could’ve said, “Ok, people don’t like us? We’ll give them the most ridiculous ending a TV show has had in quite some time.” I saw it as a reflection of the show’s foolish subplot. Was cool to see Dr. Callahan and Ji Sung together. So… First Mysteries of Laura now this. Next waste of space please…
I’ve been looking for a medical drama to replace Grey’s for me. Thought this was gonna be it. Love the characters and chemistry. Come on NBC…give it a fighting chance!
Very typical of NBC. They never really get self promotion and support of new shows. Then there’s the showing it at whatever time. Must have been because there was a woman in the leading role. I have a long memory of NBC’s treatment of Women. Today show any one?
Bummed that there will be no season 2…love this show
Really enjoyed this show and very disappointed that it has been cancelled.
This show is amazing. There is not too much drama, it’s just enough!!!! I just got done watching finale and I am so excited to see season 2 but just read this!?!?!?! This show is “House” but a female version!!!! I don’t get onto a lot of shows but this one ropes you in definetely. Please bring season 2 back!!!!!!
Absolutely love this show!! Refreshing humor and great story line. Every time I think I’ve found a new great show to watch on NBC they cancel it !! Please give it another season. Gonna quit watching NBC.