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 really hope this show is continued – at least to finish the current story line. I watched every week and always looked forward to the next week’s twist or turn. Please bring this show back!
Please bring Stalker back. You can’t end the show the way you did. At least finish the rest of the season. Stalker in my opinion is / was way better than the new CSI cyber show. Please bring back stalker
We loved the show. We would try to watch it some weeks and couldn’t find it …. =:(
Nights and time it was on during the season change?
Enjoyed the show. Hope it returns.
Please bring Stalker back! Love it!
Please don’t cancel Stalker!!!! Stalker is the best show I have seen in 10 years. Please do not cancel Stalker!!!
Defiantly bring it back it was such an awesome show
Love stalker! Bring it back
Please do not cancel this show. I have been missing it soooo much. This is a great series. Please bring it back!
Please do not cancel Stalker! This show was so freaking good. If you cancel this show you will be making a huge mistake for the fans like myself. SOOOOO loved this show!
This is a GREAT show. It has an excellent cast and a great story line. One of the best shows on TV. Don’t cancel this show. Give it some time. Way better than CSI:Cyber!!
Great show. I hope it continues. I like the cast.
Please do NOT cancel Stalker!! It is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. All I have read is positive comments on the series so please listen to the huge fan base this show has and bring it back!!!
Really enjoyed this show. Bringit back.
We have been so disappointed that the series, Stalker, is not showing. You left your viewers hanging. Help… Please don’t cancel this series