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.
Please do not cancel Stalker. It is a wonderful show. This is very little of interest on TV and this one is the best
I really like Stalker, but the back story of Beth
and the psychopath is not interesting . Dylan McDermott
seems to phone in his performance . I want it to return but
with a weekly catch Stalker premise
Please don’t cancel stalker I love watching this series, I don’t get chance to watch it wen on put I always record to watch it later. It a shame that wen people record or watch it on demand that it don’t count towards the ratings of the programs cuz many people do.
Finally an adult show and you boobs are considering dropping it. How about if we all just drop you.
This show should not be canceled. It is very intense and makes you think.
Please don’t cancel this show bits something I look forward to watching every week. Every time I enjoy one of your shows you cancel it. Please reconsider
Please don’t cancel stalker. I watch or tape very few shows and this is one. I love this show and characters. Give it one more season at least. PLEASE!!!!!!!
I WILL BE SO UPSET IF ‘STALKER’ IS CANCELLED. I LOOK FORWARD TO EACH EPISODE.
Please please please don’t cancel Stalker it’s a great show. My entire family watches it.
Stalker is one of the best shows on TV, it’s right up there with Criminal Minds.
Please do not cancel .
Please do not cancel . exciting and interesting
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL SHOW I LOVE IT!
this is one of tv best shows.The stories and acting are really good.Tired of csi We need a new great show!!
Please don’t cancel this show, it is brilliant, keeps me on the edge of my seat every episode. They can’t leave it half finished…
Please do not cancel this show. It is one of the best……..almost as good as Criminal Minds.