After Monday’s disastrous debut of Lone Star, there has been talk that FOX might scrap the series after just one episode. Now, it looks like that won’t happen.
In Lone Star, Robert Allen (James Wolk), is leading a double life so that he and his father can pull off cons both big and small. Things get especially complicated when Robert feels personally connected to his marks and starts to regret what he’s doing. Others in the series are Jon Voight, Adrianne Palicki, Bryce Johnson, David Keith, Eloise Mumford, and Mark Deklin.
The show premiered to a terrible 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 4.1 million viewers. It ranked a distant fourth in both categories and lost 69% of House’s lead-in audience in the demo.
Network execs are understandably confused by the series’ lack of viewers. After all, they gave the show a great lead-in, lots of promotion, and have a handsome and likable lead actor. FOX execs and many critics really like it too. The Washington Post called Lone Star “better than almost anything new this season,” while the New York Times said the show is “clever” and “endearing.”
According to NYMag, FOX isn’t throwing in the towel just yet. Lone Star is still in production, with the cast and crew working on episode six. FOX will keep the show on the air at least until this Monday. Their hope is that it will make some connection with viewers now that they’ve had a chance to sample the shows on the other networks.
At this point, any positive growth might be enough reason for them to keep it on the air another week. Unfortunately, they won’t see the DVR ratings for a couple weeks. Given the tough competition of the night, many people very likely recorded Lone Star to watch later.
Any way you look at it, the Lone Star’s ratings would have to come up a lot for it to be considered a moderate success. Even those that tuned in for the premiere may not bother to return, having already heard that the show is cancelled.
What do you think? Is Lone Star worth saving? Will you tune in, even though there’s a good chance it’ll be cancelled?
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Loved the show and cannot wait for Mondays to watch it. A great cast and exceptional actors. I love the story line. I want more.
I think Lone star has an amazing cast and a different and very interesting story.
The actors are first class. Please keep the show. I love it and I have only seen two. I want more.
If this show stays on the air I will season pass it on my tivo. Good show, kept seeing the ads but couldn’t find the show so went on the internet and watched it.
I love Lone Star. Finally have a show worth watching that isn’t a stupid realty show and now they’re canceling? How ridiculous is this? TV is not worth my time. Get a job!!!!
This show should remain on the air. This is a Great Show. If the time slot does not work change the time, but keep the show!
Take a look around – you absolutely must give this show a chance…
I liked it…Fox made yet another mistake …. Lie to me? WOW
Great show. Keep it running !!!!
For those that are still saying “don’t cancel it,” too late…it was canceled earlier this week. The first episode only got 4.1 million viewers, and it fell to 3.8 million in week 2. They canceled it immediately. Lie To Me is taking its place on the schedule starting October 4th. FOX has not yet announced whether they’ll broadcast any of the other episodes that were already filmed.
I like Lone Star better than any other new show this season. I really hope they give it a chance.
they can’t cancel this show already! i was SO excited to watch it! i watched the pilot on the airplane a couple days ago and LOVED it and that guy is so charming!!
Definitely worth keeping. We DVR’d it and loved it. We are looking forward to many more episodes!
Great show !!! I Love the show and will watch it each week.. I promise.. Please don’t cancel it !! Give the show a chance !!!!!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL LONE STAR,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It is a GREAT show. Only saw the first week and my recorder did not record the second week….WHAT HAPPENED..I loved the first week.
LONE STAR IS TERRIFIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There aren’t many shows that keep your attention .. this SHOW DOES !! ..
I programmed my DVR NEVER to skip this show .. I called Channel 29, Fox News in my area, West Palm Beach, Florida, and LEFT MANY MESSAGES FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR NOT TO CANCEL !!
Sherri
Best new show on tv – terrible mistake if cancelled.