Earlier this season, CBS renewed newbie shows Scorpion, Madam Secretary, and NCIS: New Orleans for another season each. The network’s other new drama, Stalker, was glaringly missing from that list of early renewals. Is it doomed? Will Stalker be renewed for a second season or will it be cancelled instead?
A cop thriller, Stalker follows the work of the LAPD’s Threat Assessment Unit, a team that investigates incidents of stalking. The TV show stars Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno.
The series debuted in October to a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.07 million viewers. It wasn’t exactly an impressive start for the new series and the ratings dropped 10-14% in week two. That wasn’t too bad of a decline and CBS ended up giving Stalker some time (a “full season” order) to prove itself.
Unfortunately, the ratings have been dwindling downward for most of the season. Last week’s episode hit a new low with a 1.2 rating in the demo and 6.74 million viewers. CBS has no shortage of successful crime/legal series and numbers like those are too low for CBS. The network could bring it back for a second season but that seems highly unlikely.
Last week’s installment was Stalker’s 17th episode and CBS supposedly only ordered 20 of them for the season. It’s unclear if or when the remaining trio of episodes will be shown. Saturday night airings seem like a natural move at this point.
New series CSI: Cyber — starring recent Oscar-winner Patricia Arquette — takes over the Wednesdays at 10pm timeslot next week. It’s a natural fit for lead-in Criminal Minds since both revolve around FBI units.
But, what do you think? Should CBS cancel Stalker or renew it for another season? Would you change the show to try to attract a larger audience?
4/1 update: Stalker returns on May 4th. Details here.
Please renew The Stalker. My husband and I love this show. I think the first two episodes were a little weird, but after that they were great. Maybe it needs a different time slot to attract more viewers. We really miss it and will watch it want time slot. Please bring it back for another season.
please keep stalker. Its one of the best shows out.
I look forward to stalker. its one of my favorites. please renew stalker.
i already pissed off when this company cancelled many shows like the crazy ones with legendary comedian!!! just because the rating isn’t top 10!!! u can’t expects all shows to be top 10??? most of my life, the show i watched don’t always top 10, 20 or even 30 but they lasted long!!! like married with children and knight rider, many people thought the bundys only lasted 6 eps but it went on 11 yrs and knight rider went on 4 yrs!!! i have seen stalker from day one and is a great show!!! as creepy as the following!!! if… Read more »
keep it csi one stinks!!!
Please bring back Stalker we watch it every week we tape it also when we are not home it’s on fair to just take it off and cancel with no notification what is going on with T V today do not cancel that show there are other reality shows that are horrible make another choice not that show please
I do not like what happens to series old or new when football or basketball is on CBS sports comes on and you do not have a device that can record the shows that are bump to 2 to 4 o’clock in the morning why bother putting any shows on they never have a chance whether they are old or new once the football starts cbs sports put there fat asses into the control seat and pre empts everything and puts any tv series on when ever it suits them, like only the people that like sports have jobs and… Read more »
Stalker is the best drama series on tv! It is gripping from start to finish. I play Words With Friends during all of the other shows but not Stalker. It would be a big mistake to cancel this show.
I really enjoyed the show. I looked forward to watching it on Wednesday nights. I was very disappointed when I realized I was taken off the air. I had to google it to find out what happened to it.
I like the show and want it too stay. I like it a lot better than some of the stuff that’s on keep it
This is a great show, something different, great characters, some good chemistry. Bring it BACK! Why is it that networks keep the crap reality shows and get rid of good shows with good acting. We watched every episode of Stalker, taped it if we weren’t home would love to see many more seasons.
Please don’t cancel Stalker. My husband and I have watched from the very beginning. It’s our favorite show! I miss it on Wednesday nights. We have enough CSI’s BRING STALKER BACK!!!
Don’t cancel Stalker, it is a great show!
My Daughter and I love this show and look forward to watching it every week. I can’t believe that you would consider cancelling one of the best new shows after putting together such an amazing cast! How many CSI shows do you really need which basically keeps showing the same stuff over and over again in different cities? This show is different and leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat every week. How about you give it a fair chance instead of dumping it right away. In case you don’t remember me, you pissed me off with killing… Read more »
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL STALKER! That is my simple plea.