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 know a lot of people who love this show!
I really enjoy watching this show with my family. Please renew for a second season
Stalker has become my families favorite TV show. Please dont cancel.
We live this show! We are so tired of all the Law and Order (nbc I know) and CSI shows. We hate Madam Secretary. Ncis New Orleans is not that good. We used to watch three hours on Tuesdays, now we watch one, NCIS. I hate that NCIS LA is so late on Mondays. I would move Stalker to Tuesday’s at 9:00.
I also like that for the most part there is no killing, just the edge of your seat scare at the stalker. Keep this on!
My family watches loyally every week. It would be a shame if it were cancelled. I really don’t get it. Great story line, excellent cast of talented actors.
Such a good show. No vampires. no zombies. No “grimness.”
Love this show! Best new series, please don’t get rid of it! Scary, exciting and suspenseful!
Please do not cancel this show. I love the dark aspects of the characters, the music is awesome and each episode keeps me glued to my TV.
I loveStalker. Please bring it back
My friends and I love Stalker, please don’t cancel it. It is my favorite show!
I love this show. Good character development. Edge of seat stories.
I love love love stalker please don’t cancel the show. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Please do not cancel stalker.! MY fiance and I never miss it since all the other shows on TV are garbage. If u don’t like the show change the channel and watch something else.!
One of my favorite shows…please do not cancel this show…Take CSI with Arquette in it off the air. Will not be watching CBS if you continue the trash shows you are allowing.
My husband and I watch one hour of TV a week and this show was it. We tape many other shows but look forward to watching this one the best. We like c.m but they are becoming to predictable. Don’t cancel it, love it.