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.
PLLLLEEEAAASSEE don’t cancel!!! I look forward to a new episode every week. You don’t understand how LONG my mother and I have been waiting for a show like this.. It’s so so good and the cast is wonderful. Every episode is something new and exiting. I can’t understand how the entire world wasn’t watching it.
Please don’t cancel this show. It was a little slow when it first started but has grown into a great show.
if they cancel maybe a network like tnt or tbs will pick it up……remember Southland
“Stalker” is one of the few television shows which my wife and I enjoy together. It is a timely crime drama and, once they get past their personal problems and relationships, we look forward to the team working together. There are plenty “reality” (and I use the term loosely) shows for the younger demographics, so let’s keep some quality viewing for those of us with some life experience.
This really pisses me off cause I love Stalker and have not missed a single episode… And just leaving the show without showing people the ending is a real dumbass move.
Love Stalker!!!! Do not cancel please. My husband and I watch it every Wednesday!!!
We love stalker!!! Please don’t cancel it!! We can’t wait for Wednesdays to come around so we can watch it!! The cast is great !!! So suspenseful! !
I dont want this show cancled,,its one of the best that came out..thank you.Diane
My wife and daughter love watching the show with me, We love this show We will be very disappointed if it does not come back for a second season!!
Stalker is an amazing show that keeps both my daughter and I on the end of our seats. It’s a perfect show to follow criminal minds. PLEASE PLEASE renew this amazing thriller!!
I love this show. It’s one of my new favorite shows. Please don’t cancel the show.
Please bring Stalker back! My husband and I watch on the edge of our seats every week! We both love this show so much!! It has to return!!
I love this show! Please do not cancel it! All the actors are great and believable. If you want to cancel something, please start with realty shows. Thanks.
The show stalker is an excellent show your network should add more,
I really looked forward to this show every Wednesday! I don’t watch a lot of shows but I loved the cast and the story lines. This would be one great disappointment. Cyber CSI can be put on Saturday night- TV really sucks on Saturday.