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.
Stalker is a very good show. Its entertaining, suspenseful, has action, and a attracted story lines. Keep it on for season 2 and many more. By the way: I hope they didnt kill off the actress (i forgot her name) who plays dylans wife on the show, very good actress. I like their story line, it has chemistry.
I only started watching Stalker in 2014 and thought it was a it of a show. It really shows the levels of a stalker., sometimes being the last person you thought of. I personally think the show was a hit and will really be DISAPPOINTED if the show does not return to the air. If you leave this show off, you will be doing an injustice to a good show. Stalker Fan!
I love this show and there is a group of us waiting to see what happened! Please don’t cancel. You didn’t give it enough time or advertisement to catch on to others. It is a great show with lots of twist and turns.
You got to renew this show and besides you left us wondering what happens th after she was captured by her stalker. That’s killing me I gotta know!
Love the show and the characters
Love this show please don’t cancel it!
Very Good show. It should be on for another season and more. It is not fair to keep us hanging without knowing what happened.
I love this show! I am in Stalker withdrawal right now. Please bring it back!!!
Meeee too! Please bring it back for more seasons. Monday at 9 is perfect! THANK YOU
I love this series, so of course it would be cancelled. Great show. Keep one I like for a change…please!
Anything with Maggie Q is a hit for me–KEEP STALKER
KEEP IT!!! I look forward to this show!!! Great storyline, keep it coming!!! PLEASE!!!
I was hooked on the show Stalker from episode 1. I love the show! It has great actors, with great chemistry, and a excellent story line. Stalker has quickly become one of my favorite tv shows and I look forward with much anticipation to new episodes!!
Great show keep it worth a second chance.
Please don’t cancel this show.I think Stalker is one of the best new shows on. You need to give it a chance. It was removed right at the good part. Keep it !!
You CAN’T leave us hanging here… She was kidnapped by her previous stalker and he is just so vicious!! Its a fabulous show my husband and I tune in every week and never miss it. Please don’t cancel!
CBS and stalker fan,
Marina