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.
this was a great thriller! I never tune into any of the weekly drama shows, because I work in the evenings. when this show premiered-it became my favorite! I taped it every week. Please don’t discontinue it!
I love stalker!! Please don’t cancel!!!
we love the show!!!!!! bring it back!!!!! been goim crazy looking for it !!!!
love the show, at least let us see the last 3.
Love the show !!!!!
PLEASE bring back Stalker or at least finish the series. Don’t leave us hanging….How will it end?
My lord, cancel the only show I refuse to miss? Renewal is a must!!
Stalker is my favorite show was very suspenseful loved it don’t cancel love Dylan McDermott
best show on tv. What is wrong with you guys!
Please don’t cancel.
Idiots for canceling stalker. I love that show! To end it like you did was ridiculous!
Need to bring it back. I’m very upset.
ENJOY AND LOVE STALKER. Please don’t cancel Stalker. It’s one of the best thrillers. It seems that the average person only likes easy-to-follow scripts. Easy to like but on-the-surface plots. Additionally noticed that most intriguing and “complicated” TV series are always canceled. Too bad – so let’s keep Stalker.
So sad Stalker is STILL not on!!! Bring it back! Give it a chance !
MY HUSBAND AND I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO WATCHING STALKER TOGETHER ON WED. NIGHTS. MY DAUGHTER AND SON-ON-LAW ALSO HAVE STARTED WATCHING. PLEASE, PLEASE BRING IT BACK THANKS
Im hooked on this show! Where did it go? You left me hanging. Not cool! Guess I will have to “Stalk” CBS til it airs again.
We love the show please keep it going.
My husband and I love this show. It kept us on edge of our seat. Don’t undetstand why such low ratings. Please do not cancel dying to see last episodes.