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.
Please don’t cancel Stalker. Before this show even started, you never
Marketed this show. Why didn’t you advertise this show?
I never even knew this show existed. You should give this show
A chance. Cyber CSI isnt half as exciting. Give this
Show a break. If you don’t want it, put it on USA
Or some other cable station. This show is more exciting
Then many of the other shows on TV.
I liked the show until it became all about the main character. First one is so unprofessional she sleeps with the new member of the team after only a couple of weeks working with him. Sorry producer we women are not all ***** immediate disrespect for her character. And now Beth who can kick any man’s ass hands down but become frail and helpless rather than demonstrate extreme anger toward her stalker. Make the show back about what it was designed to be rather than a nighttime soap.
This is a first-rate thriller with 3-d characters, great chemistry, and an unpredictable plot.
FINALLY! Don’t even think of comparing it to drivel like the NCIS stuff.
I truly hope that they don’t take off “Stalker”. It is a great show. We watch it all the time.
I agree with Jeri. I did not know it was on last night either. I can’t even find it on the BELL Search engine and guy I am currently speaking to cannot even spell the word “Stalker”. Perhaps if the Networks could or would revert to a time when your show started in spring and ended in the fall, we would be better off. Instead of guessing which show might be four three weeks, off for four, on for four, off for four. I just can’t believe the networks aren’t aware of what the major players are doing with their… Read more »
I love the program Stalker. I didn’t even know it was on last week because it hasn’t been on in so long and that’s probably why so many people missed it. Give it a chance! There aren’t that many really good show on!
I don’t think they should cancel I really liked the show
I did not know STALKER returned on Monday either!!!
The show was great and two more to go!!!
RENEW RENEW RENEW STALKER.
Love love love the cast!!! Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott!!!
Thanks!!!
Please do not cancel Stalker!! My husband and I can’t take our eyes off the tv while this show is on! Love this show 🙂
Please do not cancel stalker. I’ve watched from beginning I love this show.
I love this show!! Please do not cancel it.
Thank u for returning The Stalker. Awesome Show tonight. Although I think she could have whipped his ass by herself. Excellent show. Loved it!!!!
Please renew, it’s a great show and actors.
Keep the show. I love.it and bring it back for season 2. Revamp it if.you have too.
Don’t cancel this show! I love. Love. Love this show!
Please dont cancel stalkers. I love this.show, and I enjoy watching it. If you have to revamp it and bring it back for season 2.