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 am so obsessed with this show, love it. I look so forward to watching it even though I get so scared after I watch it. Please don’t cancel it. It’s been such a long time since a good show came along.
Please do not cancel this show! Suspenseful and unpredictable. Great show, I would hate to see it go.
I will really be disappointed if the show doesn’t return. I watch it faithfully every Wednesday! There’s nothing like it on television. It’s unique!
I love the show!! Please bring it back!!!
Finally a show that deals with real life issues such as stalking. Some want to keep issues like this secret. I really look forward to watching each week. Please don’t go off just one season. Do more advertising for it. Give it another season to prove its self. Please don’t cancel! !!!!
Please do not cancel Stalker !!!! It is a great show with actors!!!
Please do not get rid of stalker! It’s a favorite of mine and look forward to Wednesday nights…..bring it back for another season!
Please do not cancel. So tired of the same old shows. Love, love this show wouldn’t miss it. I made sure I was home in time to watch it every week.
I look forward to this show every week. Not having Stalker airing makes me very sad. Please continue the second season, as this will bring joy to all viewers!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL STALKER!!! My family absolutly loves this show. I am seriously disappointed that it isn’t coming on tonight. I NEED to see the last three episodes and more seasons.
We love stalker ! We all gather at 10 to watch! I really like the actors. A great team. Please don’t get rid of stalker. Try another season at a different time perhaps. 10 is a little late. 9 might be better. Plus you went up against American horror story same night and time. I’m a fan too but watched stalker and dvr ahs. Keepstalker#
Please don’t cancel – Luv the show! Was 2/18 last show?
I love this show! I think the biggest problem is the nite it’s on. That’s probably why the ratings are low. I hope it continues.
Don’t leave us without an ending! This is so entertaining!!
Please bring Stalker back! It’s a great thriller on so many levels–love the complex characters. Please don’t cancel it!