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.
It should return and it would have done better if it had a better time. Honestly I love the show and it was a great thriller! Very upset!
This is a great show and hope it doesn’t get cancelled!!!!!!! There are a lot worse shows on and none as good as this one. It should be given a second chance on a second season!
Please don’t cancel Stalker
I think (and this is a writer talking) that the general stalker cases need to be more realistic. These freaks are not so easily captured, and getting there in the nick of time to rescue whoever is not very compelling. Why watch when the outcome is always guaranteed. If I were writing the show, there would be a level of unpredictability. Some of the bad guys, by necessity, have to get away with what they’ve done. They should slip back into the shadows perhaps to find another target and stalk another day. They’ve got a great cast, and the right… Read more »
Don’t cancel. Great show. All my friends watch.
Stalker is one of my favorite shows. Why does CBS always cancel the shows I like? I dont like Scorpion, I dont watch NCIS or Madam Secretary. And I absolutely will NOT be watching CSI Cyber after what CBS did to CSI Miami, which was one of the best shows EVER on tv and it didnt even get an ending.
Should return. I love this show and the way they ended it has to return
I love this show please don’t cancel it.
Please don’t cancel Stalker, it’s one of my favorite shows.
Please bring back Stalker. It is a wonderful show. The cast is great!!
Please don’t cancel Stalker. It’s the best cop thriller show on TV. I record them and always look forward to watching it
Do not cancel the stalker.Canccl the scorpion instead. Also bring back Gangland Related.
Please don’t cancel Stalker!!!! I cannot stress it enough!!! The storyline is SO creative and the cast works so well together making each episode riveting, keeping me 100% on the edge of my seat!!!! I will be greatly disappointed in CBS if this show is cancelled.
Please do no cancel this show. Best show on TV (and I watch a lot of TV) I looked forward to it all week. Give this show some time and it will be a big hit. I stumbled upon it after watching Criminal Minds. So many people I have talked to have never heard about the show. Great show and great actors on the show.
I absolutely love Stalker it is a great show. It keeps you on the edge of your seat every week. I love the characters as well. Please do not cancel!
I LOVE /STALKER PLEASE KEEP IT ON