Though things were looking good for a second season of CBS’ vampire show, Moonlight has been cancelled. The show has loyal followers, the ratings were decent, and the series often won its timeslot. What happened?
Essentially Moonlight has been cut for a number of reasons. The rest of the network’s schedule is quite strong in the ratings and it certainly makes no sense to cancel one of the stronger series. If Moonlight were on the ratings-challenged CW, it certainly would have been renewed.
Like Jericho last season, Moonlight has a devout but small audience. Unfortunately, CBS’ decision to resurrect Jericho didn’t work out so well for them. Though many campaigned to get Jericho renewed, fewer people tuned in. CBS likely feels a bit burned by that experience and is reluctant to go down that road again.
The cancellation also stems from the fact that CBS is feeling very confident about their new batch of drama pilots. They’ve given a greenlight for four new dramas this fall and there just wasn’t any room left on the schedule for Moonlight. They know that Moonlight’s audience is unlikely to grow very much and would rather take a chance on a new show.
There’s been much upheaval behind-the-scenes and it’s been reported that the network hasn’t been impressed with the show’s creative development. The ratings were also usually lower than both its lead-in (Ghost Whisperer) and lead-out (Numb3rs).
CBS has given the okay for another season of The Unit. With the network’s full schedule, the drama will likely end up being bumped from Tuesdays and end up on Fridays in Moonlight’s old slot.
Moonlight’s series finale is set to air this Friday, May 16th. Stay tuned! 
all the way from KENYA moonlight was a total hit and they are going for ‘the unit?’ boooooo!!!!
From the Netherlands – We want moonlight back, it was a big hit here 😮
From Australia – Vampire movies are a big hit, I like alot of Vampire series and movies and I know a whole lot more people that also love it. You should bring back season 2!! It was rather unfair.. you could have atleast come up with an ending for the end of the season instead of being open for another season which you are not doing after all.
I’m from England – abd watch the show as soon as i can. What is it with T.V show companys cutting all the good shows, Vampires are a big thing on shows at the moment, so theyve made a huge mistake taking Moonlight off the air. We NEED it back… this is no longer a want situation… but a NEED!!
HI
I AM FROM AUSTRALIA AND I WANT MOONLIGHT BACK NOW!!!!!!!!!
I MEAN AUSTRALIA HAS ITS VERY OWN LEAD STAR AND WE WANT HIM BACK
BRING MOONLIGHT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We want season 2 no matter what!!!!
Hello from Lithuania,
Please, listen what fans are saying, we want season 2…
Hi im from Canada, please get that show back PLEASE! Im addict lol.
How could they cancel this show !!!!! Especialy when vampire intreste has risen to an all time high since medevil times! Well let me tell u CBS alot of canadians simply ADORE moonlight! AND WE WANT IT BACK!!
From South Korea
I hope you know there are lots and lots of fans of Moonlight in South Korea, too !!!
It is very ridiculous for CBS to cancel the season 2…
Please resurrect Moonlight ~!
I think if enough of us keep on talking about Moonlight cbs will get the idea that WE the loyal fans are not going anywhere. I own the dvd’s of season 1 and watch them regular. I also write cbsfeedback.com EVERY day. I have even come up with the idea that Mic had to relocate and maybe that was to the Three Rivers Hospital. CBS could entwine that two shows and Mic could be DR, Andy in hiding and then Coraline comes to the hospital and is human, ect. Revived MOONLIGHT! I know that I am nuts but nuts about… Read more »
hey i’m from kentucky and i know there must be a way to resurrect Moonlight. i live in a small community but everyone i talk to online and in the surroiunding area are interested in a second season. is there any hope of our dreams being fulfilled? we really adore thehow and i hope someone important will see this post and do something about this abomination.
Hi, Im from Turkey… I’m watching the movie from cnbc-e channel and ı love it very much… please don’t stop the movie, show must go on…. Im waiting… thank you so much….
hi Im also so sad to heard that it must be go on Id like moonlight really much… Im from turkey so I have lots of friends who like that show to…
please there must be second season …..
Is there any way we the fans can bring it back? Like through a petition? I now alot of people who would be willing to sign it. I agree with Briley with all the media from True Blood and the Twilight Saga.. Vampires are back. They are the ‘must see’ of the new millennium.