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.
This was a great show… how many CSI do we need!
I really hope Stalker is renewed for a second season. Maybe Saturday night or some other time would improve it’s ratings. With Beth being abducted, it’s very interesting right now and we want to see how the first season ends and then the writers can tweak a few things for next season(maybe a few more stories about younger people being stalked) to improve the ratings a bit. Please, please, please don’t cancel Stalker!!
I love stalker, they should bring it back for another and they should definitely show the last 3 episodes!! How can they leave us that love the show hanging like that, if they are not going to renew it at least end it with some closure for us stalker lovers….
Please do not cancel this show I like it and watch with my family. Also It ended with beth being taken and Ben being shot atleast the last few episodes so we can have closure if you do cancel
We (me & my co-workers) look forward to Thursday mornings to discuss what occurred during night before’s episodes….what a downer I hope it doesn’t get cancelled. This would be the 2nd time this happens to me – ie. Hostages. At least finish off the season.
Hopeful & Eagerly awaiting next episode
Please don’t cancel Stalker. It’s well written and a thrill to watch. Change nights or times but please don’t cancel
I love this show! I sure hope it is not cancelled, but hope they will at least show the last three episodes! I think networks are too quick to cancel shows and should give them more time to gain a devoted following.
Um why would anyone cancel this show???????,Its seriously one of the best shows I’ve ever seen and actually new and interesting you people would be STUPID in order to cancel it stop ruining it for others. This show is so good
One of the best shows on Tv!!
Love the show ! Don’t cancel it !
I love love love this show. They can’t cancel it. If they do, I need to see those last three episodes.
I’m not gonna lie, but I actually am a bit hooked onto this show. They shouldn’t cancel it, but maybe move it to Saturday night. And air the last 3 episodes of season 1!!! Maybe after a possible season 2 if this show doesn’t seem interesting anymore, I’ll stop watching it.
Love this show…..renew it!!!
Keep it I love this show, I like Dylan McDermott and Maggie Q but make her a little tougher like she was when she first dealt with the character Berry
PLEASE RENEW!!!! Love this show! It is my favorite new show! Watched every episode and am looking forward to more. Very interesting show, love the characters, great acting. DON’T CANCEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!