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.
My family and myself love ‘Stalker.’ I don’t think people out there are giving a really good chance. Now that we love the characters, we want to see the outcome of the “Season Finale.” We believe CBS & its advertisers should give its viewers and the p
I love this show. I have been a fan since episode 1. I have not missed a show and if I’m left hanging with Beth being kidnapped and in the truck with stalker number twos dead body…. upset would be an under statement.
i love the stalker show ,it’s really upsetting to cancel for another csi cyper the cast is wonderful,you love a show ,then cbs gives it the ax
The show is original, and everyone I know loves it. I would be very disappointed if it was cancelled along with many friends as well. We watch it and talk about it. The time slot is later than some other shows. A 9 pm slot would be better. We tape it.
great show – renew!
I really like this show. Very suspenseful. I hope they give it a chance. The networks never give shows a chance these days.
Great series…please come back!!
I think CBS should take a chance and renew this show. I wish for once they would stop looking at ratings and start looking at the amazing fan base this show has. How many more NCIS and CSI shows do we need?! I wish the network would be more original and air shows like Stalker more often. The NCIS’s and CSI’s are stale and boring! Just my opinion.
Love this show! Please bring it back – great story lines!
I absolutely love Stalker. I have watched every episode of season one and would be very glad if it could continue. Thanks.
Please please please please please DO NOT CANCEL!! MY DAUGHTER AND I ARE OBSESSED WITH THE SHOW!! I think that Perry shouldn’t have been killed off. Find a way to make him undead!!! Figure out a way to change it up a bit. I don’t care what you have to do to attract more attention. JUST DO SOMETHING TO DRAW MORE INTEREST SO THEY DON’T CANEL IT!!!! PLEASE!!!!
Stalker is a great show with a wonderful cast and interesting story lines. I really hope it isn’t cancelled. Other than NCIS it’s the only show I actually look forward to every week
I love Stalker so much!! Even though I sometimes have to check windows and doors before I went to bed!
Please renew!!!
I LOVE Stalker. It is the ONLY show I watch regularly.
We love the cast and GREAT story lines!
I COMPLETELY LOVE STALKER AND I WANT THE STORY TO CONTINUE. STOP MAKING US FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE AMAZING CHARACTERS AND THEN NOT JOINING US ON THE ADVENTURE THEY CREATE. WE ARE ALL INVESTED IN THE SHOW AND THE OUTCOME, WHY AREN’T YOU?? EVERY GREAT SHOW FROM HISTORY HAS THE SAME TALE, THAT OF THE BIGWIGS WANTING TO CAN THE SHOW COZ THEY DIDN’T SEE THE BIG PICTURE eg BRADY BUNCH, MASH ETC. HOW ABOUT STOP LOOKING AT THE RATINGS AND START SEEING THE CULT FOLLOWING.