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.
What is the problem?we finally get a kicka.. show and. They wanna take it off? Everyone of those actors…actresses are pros!
Love this show! Please try another season. Might renew my faith in CBS that they actually listen to viewers. they cancelled other shows , like CSI Miami, despite viewers pleas, so maybe it doesn’t matter .
Stalker is great show that I have been telling people about. Its seems ratings may be low because people didnt know about it. Thet need to advertise it on direct tv channels.
Please don’t cancel Stalker!! I watch hardly any shows and this is mine and my husband’s favorite! We love the suspense and the characters. We are stunned to think it might be canceled. We just don’t get it. It’s creative, and unique!
Please bring it back!!!
Please bring it back , at least give us the last three episodes. That’s the least u could do , don’t leave us hanging like they have with other shows, we the fans deserve that much. Thank u
Please don’t cancel it!! It’s so good!!
I hope they renew it, I would be pretty upset if they cancel it, that happened with a few shows that I enjoyed watching. Like; Hostages and Dracula.
Plus… Dylan McDermott is damn hot… same with Maggie Q.
Please renew love the show very suspenseful
My girls and I DVR Stalker each week. Can hardly stand the wait to watch it the following afternoon. PLEASE move the day or time if needed but don’t take it off of the air. It is the only show our entire family looks forward to watching on TV.
LOVE STALKER! Renew please!!
Stalker is a great TV show and it reflects what happens in real Life. The new show that apparently will replace it (CSI Cyber) will not be as original and distinctive as Stalker. I personally am a fan of the CSI shows but there are enough series of this type. Stalker is unique and completely different. Give the show a chance !!!!!!
Please try for another season.. I absolutely love the new show Stalker..
Please renew!! Love the show!!’ Watch it all the time!!!
please keep show, do not cancel it