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.
Most people record their favorite shows and fast-forward the commercials, so ratings don’t amount to a hill of beans anyway. Unless you want people to stop watching CBS altogether, stop being so stupid and leave good shows like “Stalker” and other good drama shows alone. I think the only two requirements needed to be a network executive these days is INCOMPETENCE and STUPIDITY!
agree!
Keep keep keep
Stalker is one of the best shows on tv! CBS is stupid for not marketing it better! I hope they don’t cancel it!!!! My whole family watches it together every week!
Love this show. Please dont cancel.
Please don’t cancel stalker it is a good show. I don’t want another CSI the one with Dawson’s creek James looks dumb
I really would like the show to get another season!! I love the show, it’s different than any other show that’s on. I really hope they at least air the remaining episodes very soon.
Keep Stalker here. Only certain personality types can handle this show. Everyone should give it a chance. I love the show and want to see it back next season.
We love STALKER, best new show, maybe a different night would help!!! Please do NOT cancel!! As good as POI & NCIS…give it chance!!
Stalker is my favorite show and I will be very sad if it is canceled. Please renew!! It is scary in a good way that males me keep wanting to watch. We watch the show every week and get excited for each one. Don’t cancel this show. We watch so many shows and this us the best. The Camera angles are the key to the show and it makes it as good as it is.
Please go to this website to post feedback to CBS to let them know we want Stalker to come back for season 2.
http://audienceservices.cbs.com/feedback/feedback.htm
done! I just hope that our efforts aren’t in vain. stalker is really an excellent show and I would hate to see it go!
ALSO WENT TO CBS SITE AND SAID WILL NOT WATCH CSI:CYBER if replaces STALKER. ALSO MENTIONED HAD GIVEN ANOTHER SHOW TO THEIR AFFILIATE A&E AND POSSIBLY COULD DO WITH STALKER IF THEY DO NOT WANT IT. THAT SHOW WAS UNFORGETTABLE.
My husband and I love Stalker. We would be greatly disappointed if it is canceled.
Please do not cancel!! Love the show
This show is both interesting and exciting, it keeps us guessing and the characters show real chemistry. Please don’t jump the gun and cancell another good show. Especially when there are far too many still on the air that shouldn’t be.
Love Stalker! Please don’t cancel! Dylan Mcdermott is awesome!
Love stalker! Please don’t cancel! Dylan mcdermott rocks!