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 Absolutely best new show! I tried CSI Cyber and NCIS New Orleans and just don’t get it! They are corny and predictable. I give up. I can’t believe what people prefer to watch.
This crap is messed up !!! My cousin and I watch it and love it! Scares the piss out of me and is creepy but we love this show!!!! I can’t watch it at the time it airs but I’ve never missed out on Dvr … They always cancel the good shows! Do not cancel !!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Stalker! CSI cyber should be trashed or moved to Monday night instead of Stalker. Stalker is a great show w/real live issues and great cast. Please do not cancel this show!!
I like Stalker cool show , maybe try showing earlier or different night I like the cast also
I absolutely love Stalker and do NOT want it to be cancelled. The only reason people weren’t watching it last week was because it was announced originally that the last 3 episodes were going to start May 4th. Then just by talking to a co-worker who said no it is going to be on April 27th which we watched and then at the end of that episode said it would be on again in 2 weeks which would be the 11th (NOT the 4TH!) So please get the nights and time straight so they get a fair airing – it… Read more »
Why watch TV anymore? They cancel just about everything as soon as you get hooked. 6+ million people will only matter when we all just turn off the TV.
Please don’t cancel. My mom and I look forward to watching it every week. I think it has a great cast who works well together!
Please do not cancel Stalker, its a great show! I am looking forward to its next season. PLEASE!
Please renew Stalker, it’s new fresh, has a great cast. I’m disabled and when I stumble onto something that keeps you guessing and has episodes that tie the characters together into a family setting, while keeping the suspense coming steadily week after week. The viewers who watch live may not be your best source of tallying your true number of actual viewers. Myself for instance am not physically able to stay up to watch the show live, but without fail I DVR this show every single week. I also go through my iTunes account and purchase each episode. I also… Read more »
please please please please please don’t cancel stalker!!!!!
I agree with Linda. This is a great show with real-life issues. The major problem is the extended breaks between episodes. I never know when the next episode will be and then I get caught up with life, and the next thing I know, an episode has aired.
I watch stalker and the next day I comment with my friends, we LOVE IT! Please renew the show, we love the actors, and for us it is the best show this season.
Stalker is a riveting drama based on a real important issue. It is one show that CBS has with substance. Take off Scorpion, Cyber CSI or many other waste of time shows. I will not watch much of CBS broadcasting if any without Stalker being aired. I am in my early 60’s and have seen CBS go down hill with too much garbage in recent years. I have many friends that share the same feelings. CBS smarten up keep Stalker and give it a better timeslot.
I agree with Tom but since he is in his 60’s and not in that all important 18-49 demographic his and my opinions to count with the networks. I have two kids in their20’s and they watch TV by way of streaming for the most part and are too busy to watch much TV AT ALL. I think then18-49 demographic should be changed to like 35-65 as those people who have families tend to stay home more in the evenings. Also, could someone tell me once and for all does DVR watching stats go into this count of viewers as… Read more »
Really CBS, you’re keeping the likes of Scorpion, Madam Secretary, and NCIS: New Orleans and cancelling Stalker? Especially, NCIS: New Orleans – yuk! Stalker is well written, good actors, and intriguing! Move it to Thursday night where there isn’t any competition.
I am your target demographic for this show and I LOVE it! Please renew it for a second season. The show has me on the edge of my seat every episode!
please don’t cancel stalker. Please don’t.