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.
Don’t cancel Stalker, it’s smart, intense & has great chemistry among the core cast.
I loved and look forward to Stalker. I talked to a few of my friends and family me,bears, who never watched it. Im asked why, they assumed the name meant something different than what the show actually entailed. Yes it was about stalking, but the crime unit was the focus of the drama. I feel it should be renewed with better marketing, it could be a hit show
Stalker is a great series. Please don’t cancel. I watch Criminal Minds and then Stalker. At least bring show to conclusion.
please do not cancel Stalker! It’s a sit on the edge of your seat thriller! I love the characters and the interaction between everyone. Need to keep this show!!!
I really enjoy STALKER please dont cancel it . This show is unpredictable and it has me on edge every Wednesday.
I started watching The Stalker at the recommendation of a co-worker (we both watch The Following also created by Kevin Williamson). The Stalker was on at the same time as a show I watched on another channel so I had to record it. I was totally hooked after the first episode! Maybe it needs to be put on at a different time/day? It is totally worth keeping. Please DO NOT cancel. We DO NOT need another CSI series.
No !!!! Please don’t cancel stalker! My family and I love it !!! It’s the only show
I watch that is not a reality show. Give it more of a chance. Maybe people are recording
It and watching it another time. I record because it’s on to late for me. I wish it was on at
an earlier time 🙁
PLEASE don’t cancel Stalker! I love this show and look forward to it every Wednesday. One of the few good creepy thriller shows and it is one of my favorite series-right there w other Kevin Williamson shows, The Following and TVD. I am begging you- please don’t let your viewers down.
I love The Stalker,Dylan McDemott is the best and has great chemistry with Maggie Q.Please don’t cancel.
I love Stalker! Do not cancel this show!
I Love Stalker, and so do my kids, I hope it stays, it will really suck if it doesn’t !!!
Me and my daughter love this show!!! The characters have great chemistry, its a great story on the work side and their personal lives…..we look forward to wednesday nights…Please please dont cancel this show.
Do not cancel this show. It keeps your attention throughout the whole show. Can not wait to see what happens next.
DO NOT CANCEL The Stalker! This show is great! Keep it going!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP THE STALKER!
Great show and cast. Keeps me on the edge of my seat. Would be a shame to cancel this show.