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.
It is unfortunate that the network threw in the towel on such an interesting thriller. I was a devoted fan, likewise coworker’s of mines. The cast are amazing
….”detectives…villian” Everyone. Suspence level was high, definitely kept you on edge. Maybe some other network should pick it up. It would be their loss as the series grow for sure. What a shame CBS…..CSI Cyber OUCH!!!!
Should be renew for a second season I lived this show best show on regular TV
Loved Stalker!!! Bring it back!!! Please!!!!
please renew loved the show very intense kept me hanging onalways looking forward to next show so little on to watch it was one of the best
BRING BACK STALKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss the show Stalker.
It was great!
BRING BACK STALKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved Stalker! It was a great show I always looked forward to my 2 favorite shows back to back every Wednesday. I really would love to see a second season and more of Stalker the show that I do NOT want to see is CSI Cyber.
Hate all the cis crap sorry please bring bk stalker it’s fantastic great cast wouldn’t be the same without them x
I think stalker should be renewed for another season it was an awesome show and I never missed an episdoe.
TODD VAN DERWERFF, critic argument with K Williamson apparently caused critics to band and cancel not only STALKER but Kevin Williamson’s THE FOLLOWING. Was believe pan criticized and one cancelled right after other as announced as I watched that day. CRITICS should not be able to do. However if STALKER was returned the costars I believe already are going to be in new show. CBS SHOULD HAVE STOOD UP AND KEPT STALKER. CSI:CYBER replaced it and to me it is not even interesting and also believe replacing STALKER hurt people’s attitude about CSI:CYBER.
I thought this series was Very, very enjoyable and had me on the edge of my seat many times. I rate this along side with Chicago PD and Chicago Fire and much better than Blacklist. Get it together and continue with a new season.
Yes I agree MUCH MUCH better than CSI Cyber Renew this series it will catch on with people
Do agree … Absolutely. Now I hardly have anything interesting to watch on the local channels.
Keep the show alive!!!! It’s so different than any of the other tv shows.
Please say it’s not true that it has been cancelled
Love the show !! Keeps u on the edge of your seat !!!!!!!!
Please do not cancel. Love the show and the cast. Hate CSI cyber