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.
I love the show. If they need to move it, so be it. I will watch it whenever it is on.
This quickly became my favorite show, surpassing Criminal Minds. I think I would like CSI:Cyber as well, but not in place of Stalker,,,,,move it to another night …..but DO NOT CANCEL! Some of the best longest lasting shows have a slow start.
Keep it!!! Please don’t leave it hanging like it is now!!!
I think it should be renewed. It is a great show. What is good about the show it is different from all the rest shows.
Every show that Dylan McDermott is in gets cut in season 1 or 2 . Shows that seem to be to cutting edge or violent get cut . Dark Blue was another sexy and violent then it’s gone. Hope it returns.
its a good show !,WE love it ! it started out kind of slow but picked up nicely ! AND look forward to watching on WED , we plan are evening around the show thanks ……
this show is one of the best shows I’ve seen in a really long time I and I think it who be wet stupid to cancel such a wonderfuly executed television show. I believe with more commerialation this series can turn into a hit show please reconsider and try harder thank you
A few of the shows were ok but overall Stalker is a good show . I like the series with Perry . I say keep it going a bit longer .
keep it..i love it
We watch every week. I work away from home all week but we tivo and watch religiously. Love the stories. Love how the cast is forming together. Please renew
Keep it!
I think it is a great show. Should be renewed.
Please renew the show. I really enjoyed it and I need to know what happened to Beth. Cliffhangers like that are too suspenseful to leave unanswered!
We love this show. Please renew
Love this show! Please don’t cancel it!