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 hooked on this “WTF” is going TV thriller. Just as it gets good, it’s gone. We want to know what is going to happen next. Don’t cancel this on the Edge of Your Seat Thrill Ride.
Nail biting suspense! Love this show please show remaining episodes. Another season please!
I loved the show stalkers
I watched my criminal minds followed by stalkers
Best show on TV!
Love this show! Sick of all the CSI dramas. This is the only show I don’t want to miss. Hope they bring it back!
Please don’t cancel this show! But if so finish the season . but please please please dont cancel put it on thursdays there is nothing on that is good on take elementary or the mcarthy’s off please just don’t cancel the show its the BEST
Please don’t cancel this show! But if so finish the season . but please please please dont cancel put it on thursdays there is nothing on that is good on take elementary or the mcarthy’s off please just don’t cancel the show its the BEST BESTBESTBESTBEST
Please do not cancel The Stalker….it is a very good show and the actors in the show are doing a great show. It was suppose to be on tonight but it isn’t. I’m very disappointed. Shirley Galaway
Love this show. Can’t wait to see more!
Pleeeeeeeaseee keep Stalker. This show is so interesting and the plots are so fresh. I never miss an episode!!
Please keep this show on its awesome… It’s on late for those of us that work and have young kids to get to school the next day I personally record it on my DVR and watch it on the weekend but it’s great I really hope it comes back at least give us closure please
PLEASE DONT CANCEL. ME AND MY DAD WATCH THIS TOGETHER. WE LOVE IT PLEASE I BEG OF YOU. ITS MY FAVORITE NEW SHOW. THERE ARE ENOUGH CSI’S PLEASE
One of the best series on TV. Don’t cancel it. I like NCIS but there are enough NCIS shows. Stalker is too good to be canceled.
Please bring “Stalkers” back!!! My husband and I are huge fans and can’t believe we’re left hanging! We love this series and looked forward to watching it.
I thoroughly enjoyed the crime drama Stalker. It seems to me that the writers caused the plot to evolve into an enjoyable series showing realistic stalking victims and life events.