Legal and crime dramas are a big part of the CBS schedule during the year. This summer, the network started airing another one — Reckless. Has this new TV show been a ratings success? Will it be renewed for a second season or, will it be cancelled instead?
Reckless revolves around a beautiful litigator from the north and a charming southern attorney who must hide their intense mutual attraction as a police sex scandal erupts in Charleston, South Carolina. The TV show’s cast includes Cam Gigandet, Anna Wood, Shawn Hatosy, Georgina Haig, Adam Rodríguez, Michael Gladis, Kim Wayans, and Gregory Harrison.
The series debuted in late June to just a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.99 million total viewers. That was a very poor start for a scripted series — even one that airs during the summer months when expectations are lower.
Reckless’ ratings have held fairly steady and have even seen some slight improvements at times. That’s positive but the series is still the network’s lowest-rated summer series — by far. With such low ratings, it’s hard to imagine that CBS will consider renewing Reckless for a second season.
For now, CBS has only scheduled 10 of the 13 episodes. Hopefully for the loyal fans, all of the episodes will air and the series will have a satisfying conclusion.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Reckless series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
10/9 update: CBS has cancelled Reckless after one season. Details here.
Reckless is one of the better shows on television enjoyed by both myself and my husband. We hope CBS does NOT cancel the show.
I loved the show and think it should be renewed and given a chance! One of the best shows this stunned! I never missed an episode!!
This was a program that grew on me with a hook at the end of each show. Actors good, Terry I dubbed “the rat” because he was so good at his job he engendered love/hate feelings toward him. I think it should be given a second season.
Great Show. Hope there is a season 2.
I love Reckless. One of the best shows this summer. I sure hope it retuns
Excellent show. Do not cancel. It needs a good time slot and some network promotion. Heard about it from a friend. Got totally addicted. The southern accents even sound pretty authentic !!
I think ‘reckless’ was a great summer show. I feel that it would be a shame to cancel it! It was on a difficult time slot I truly hope it’s given a second season ! Ratings will diffantly improve Please give it a chance!!!!
PLEASE don’t cancel Reckless….love the suspense..great writing. It deserves another season
This was a great summer show! I loved it I was tuned in no matter if it was sunday or Saturday. I do feel like I’m getting left hanging high and dry though I need to you guys for renew for a second season. I love how talented the writers the cast everyone involved is with this show. Please continue to bring on the Reckless looking forward to it.
Please don’t cancel Reckless! It’s a great show…..and there are too many cliff hangers to cancel it. Great chemistry between Jamie and Roy….please keep the writers In the groove!!
Keep coming back……..
I LOVE THIS SHOW! One of the very few shows me and my parents watch together it would be a shame if you cancelled it. I believe you should definitely bring it back for a season two.
please bring this back
DON’T CANCEL RECKLESS….I LOVE IT!!!!
i loved the new show reckless….hardly could wait from week to week for the next show. hope it returns for many more seasons.
In the microcosm of 13 episodes of Reckless, we have seen portrayals of the good and bad that beset family, community and society. For their hard and rewarding work, I thank the gifted writers and actors of the show. What a pity it would be if CBS chose to ignore its original foresight to televise Reckless and cancel the show. Given the time of year and Sunday time slot, it deserves a better fate.