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.
I thought this was a really good program with excellent character actors and lots of drama. Get rid of Scorpion or CSI New Orleans and bring this back for a second season!!
My favorite tv show…recorded every episode…acting was very good and the stories were real and informative
Please keep stalker going, it is very good and keeps you aware of the dangers of stalkers
Please keep stalker! It is my favorite show!!!!
Bring back Stalker! This is one of the few shows I actually enjoy that is on tv. This is currently number 1 on my list. I’ve at least gotta find out what happens to Beth!
This is unique show. Give it a chance to develop a following.
Please keep stalker!!! Much better than cyber csi! Take off scorpions!
Please don’t cancel, u can change date but don’t cancel, even move to earlier slot…
Please do not cancel. I love this show. Every week I look forward to stalker and criminal minds.
Please DON’T Cancel! But yes if you do cancel, let us see the last three episodes. I hate when you get hooked on a show and it disappears without even putting an end to the story! So many shows get cancelled that are really good.
Please don’t leave her hanging in the trunk. I’m going to need some closure, like 5 or 6 years or more. Great show. Move it to a different timeslot but don’t cancel it.
Do not cancel, this is better and more refreshing than another NCIS or csi!!!! Please bring back stalker!!!!!!!!!
stalker is one of my favorites. I hate it when we
Get attached to a show and it is up and the all of a sudden it is not
on any more. I need closure
Please don’t cancel Stalker. One of the better shows on television. Love it!
If not a renewal, please do a finale.