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 really enjoy the story lines & uncertainty of what will be next. It’s literally the only crime drama I’ve been able to get my husband to watch. We love Stalker.
I love this show. Please do not cancel Stalker. Great cast and great stories! Please, please, please bring it back.
Dont cancel this show wtf its so good?? Give it some time im sure the ratings will increase ! I would be so pissed if they cancel this show!!
I hope stalker doesn’t get cancelled. It’s a great show and story plot. I wouldn’t be surprised because there have beer been so many great shows that I loved and they were cancelled. Ours
It’s sista disappointing. I hope it continues.
i hope they don’t cancel I enjoyed this show one of my favorite next to Grimm criminal minds
I will not watch another csi show. I love love Stalker. Please don’t let the show go
dont cancel stalker its the best show. please renew.
Please please do not cancel Stalker, this is the only crime show that has a different plot and would make us scream, totally a thriller. When we visited Australia last holidays, we even told my relatives to watch the show’s season premiere. We will be totally disappointed.
NOOOOOO!!!! KEEEEEEPPPP IIITTTT!!!! We all love it here! Do not cancel STALKER!!!!
We love this show!
stalker is one of the best shows on tv..please renew
I love stalker.
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL STALKER …. ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS ON TV.
I LOVE Stalker!! I am so upset that they’re considering cancelling it. It’s been the highlight of my week since it came out. The dynamics between the actors are great, the story line is compelling and unique. Can’t believe everyone is opting for more of the same crime shows we’ve seen season after season for years. The cliff hanger was crazy scary and I for one want to know what happens!! PLEASE keep the show on. I personally know many many people who watch it. Maybe like me, they record it and watch it when they get home. Does that… Read more »
How many CSI’s are we going to have to put up with? I enjoyed Stalker- and I also enjoyed Vegas, which you just cancelled as quick as it started! I understand that you are more interested in pleasing a younger viewing age? I don’t know why the hell my age doesn’t count anymore? TV was always good entertainment and good relaxation! I know I can’t be the only one that is getting totally fed up with TV today- and especially CBS!!