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! 
please can you make more of moonlight season 2. i know CBS have hard choosing a good film. i know you said that this would be the last of it but this isnt fair, i really want to know what happens between mick st john and beth, you left it at a very good part and i am really upset that you have ended it. i love that story, it is great. your thinking negative, i understand only few group of people watch but alot peoples love moonlight, but its the people who like it that count and the people… Read more »
Why would you air Season 1 of a show when you know that there is no Season 2? They have only just decided to air Moonlight in Australia (last couple of months) knowing full well that there wasn’t going to be a Season 2. Moonlight was created around 2008? The first Twilight movie was released around the same time. With the popularity of Twilight and other vampire shows like True Blood why would the network make the decision to cancel the show? In addition, Alex O’Loughlin’s popularity from more recent shows like Hawaii Five O would make the series a… Read more »
Both my mum and I love this show
It was the best show on t.v
We need a season 2
Everyones obsessed with vamps these days with the right promos it would be a massive hit!!!!
Pleaaaaaaaaaaase
I want moonlight back as well as any smart person. The cbs people say they have no room for it in there time slots. Hell take the time slot for undercover boss or one of csi’s. Hell there are 3 different ones of them. Same thing just 3 different ones. Who cares. Bring moonlight back! If you are saying that moonlight sucks and doesnt fit in anything then what the hell is your problem? It is to much like the twilight serious and we all know how well they are doing. You pigs at the radio station rather have stupid… Read more »
Moonlight is a perfect score.It is way too much better than some of the other Tv series of the same Genre.It would have been understandable if the episode finale had to end abruptly…Producers should keep in mind of the demand of the audience and take another chance …It is worth it.
A second season should be made and aired rather than making assumptions on the risk factors by relating with some other Tv series.
Nooooooooooooooo. moonlight was my life!!! bring it back! pleasse. you should do a poll or something to see how many people want it back.
BRING IT BACK. IT’S A DEFINITE WINNER. HOW CAN YOU not SEE THAT? BRING IT BACK.
More Moonlight please!!!!! I want a season 2
You cant end season 1 like that, you can do so much more with it! i loved it.
Please make some more seasons. I will definetly buy them all!!!!
I love Moonlight
Just spent two days watching the whole season 1 (purchased the dvd collection) and absolutely loved it. Come on people, don’t stop now – please continue making the show further !!!!!
Please make a 2season of moonlight i need more filmes of this i love vampires and this is the best season of vampires of my life plllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaasssseeeee make a 2 season most people need see more seasons of moonlight
WE WANT MOONLIGHT
**** this CBS then that was the best series ever CBS can disappear…
I LOVED this series please please please make season two. It bridges the gap between all the different aspects of the vampire culture that is so sought after at the minute and can be appreciated by an older target audience than the vampire diaries and twilight. The two main characters and their emotions are very believable and the episode plots are exciting and keep me glued until the end. Please make season two as I desperately want to know what happens please please please