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.
Best show on cbs. Please don’t cancel. Move the show to begin 1 hour earlier and more people would watch. Its unfortunate that great shows like stalker get stuck at such a late time slot. Its hard for working people to stay up so late. Absolutely LOVE the show
Do not cancel stalker. The best show on cbs otherwise I will move over to NBC. Time slot needs to change to 1 hour earlier and I think more people would watch. The late time slots is unfortunate for great shows like stalker. The cast is the only cast on a show in which feels right. Great cast
we need stalker for another season
I love STALKER!!! they should give it another season and really come up with nail-biting situations, and most of all, include the staff in the Stalking stories!!! DO NOT CANCEL
They are missing the few million people who download or stream this show for free.
Loves love love this show. I don’t watch a lot of tv but look forward every week to this show.
Renew for season 2. Solve Jack’s issue with ex. Catch and get rid of Ray. Concentrate on new stalkers each week. Develop love relationship with some of the characters. Solidify “team.” Love Maggie Q. Don’t let this go.
I can’t believe they would even consider canceling this show! It is fantastic, and I think they need to give it a second season to see how it fares over time. To be honest, I don’t think it has been advertised very well. I am hooked on this show, and given time, others will get pulled into this series, too. Please don’t cancel this show!
Please renew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing show, favorite drama on television so far! Please do NOT CANCEL this show! Give it a chance to air for a 2nd season, thank you.
PLEASE keep.Stalker on the air! I really look forward to watching it every Wednesday and even have it set to record on my DVR in case I’m ever not available to watch it. Please please bring it back for another season…great show!!
Please don’t cancel Stalker!! I want to watch more seasons i haven’t miss an episode. Love the show and cast, so please renew. I truly hoped to see a 2nd season of Stalker!!!! Me and the family are hooked on the show. CBS GIVE IT ANOTHER CHANCE!!!!
Best new show on tv! I don’t miss an episode… Must be renewed!!!!
We really enjoy this show. Great writers that create thrilling twists and turns throughout each episode. Please renew this show for season 2.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW. I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING IT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. I EVEN MAKE PLANS TO MAKE SURE I DON’T GET OFF WORK TOO LATE, SO I CAN BE ALL READY TO WATCH THE WHOLE EPISODE. I LOVE THIS SHOW. PLEASE DON’T GO.