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.
Definitely a keeper, show is getting better and better.
I LOVE the show and look forward to it each week. I have not been this interested in a show since Friends, when only on Thursday nights. Unfortunately, my DVR recorded something else on August 10th and the Ferguson riots interrupted my recording on the 17th. I want to be able to watch them and get caught up!!
Love the show, it’s addicting! Just a great, fun summer show!
Please give it a chance. I LOVE the characters, twists, setting.
I’m not madly in love with the show and this is not the best show CBS have to offer. The show is fun though but I wouldn’t miss it. But the question truly is “would it be renewed?”
This is one of the summer’s best shows! My husband and I look forward to it every week!
It would be a “crime” not to renew it for another season. It is just getting started… So CBS, please give it a fighting chance! There is nothing like it!
I enjoy reckless hopefully it’s renewed for another season
keep the show
I have A LOT of issues with this show but I still find myself drawn back to it every week. Despite the issues I have, I have enjoyed watching it and look forward to it each week. If it doesn’t make it back for a second season, I’ll miss it. I just hope that if it isn’t renewed, the season finale won’t be a major cliffhanger that leaves me wondering what in the world would happen next.
I have issues, too, Jennifer. It’s not very well written is first among them. But I love the cast. And now, with Lily Rhodes Vanderwoodsen Bass Humphrey Bass on the show, I love it ten times more.
To renew Reckless for 2015 is a nobrainer.
Without exception one of summer 2014 best shows … and it helps everyone remember what a great city Charleston is. And the actors — Excellent. Plz keep it going. We love it.
I love this show!!!! Maybe it could be moved to a different time? it seems shows that have a strong female in the lead role fail this season. Very sad.
Please keep this show! Great writing and acting and nice to see a show in a different part of the country.
My husband, mother in law and myself love it. Please keep it going !
LOVE Reckless! Please renew for Season 2!!
Well worth another season!