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.
Awesome post.
Looked forward to watching the show. Liked it so much better than some of the new fall shows. Was left hanging with no ending or did I miss the last episode??? Had automatically recorded it every week and enjoyed watching when I was done for the day.
Hope they bring the show back.
Dont CXL CBS didn’t give it a chance it was on 2 weeks off the nest week for news then changed to another night.
News update that CBS has cancelled the show! What a shame.
I hope this series gets renewed; the lead actors and supporting cast are terrific; however, the plot was very slow. Unfortunately, there was only one major story with one case that seemed to last forever. As I see it, the writing is what hurt the show. Lighten it up and change the story line every week, and this show could be a winner.
I love this new series…please renew and keep it going!! Great chemistry between the two leads!!
Please do not cancel – bring back for Season 2. Love the show
Yes, renew, renew. I will be very disappointed if it cancels. I love the chemistry between them.
Yes, renew, renew.
please bring it back..
Love this show, please renew
Loved Reckless! Bring it back!
I love the reckless series!! Please bring it back.
Renew!!! Please!
I loved reckless! I was so disappointed when it wasn’t on any longer. Great drama and fascinating characters. I want it back!!! I loved Roy and Jamie. I want to see what happens with Terry and the police force. I want to know about Roy’s father in law. Sooo many intriguing situations.
Reckless is one of the best programs that I have seen the story acting and chemistry between Jamie and Roy is so refreshing it shouldn’t only be seen in the summer months when everyone is on vacation and you change the days that it is on ,I am hoping we will be seeing it this winter, and you all ready started filming.