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.
keep the show…one of the best..
Pleassssssse do not Cancel this show…after hard days of work I go to my DVR and know Stalker is a show that doesn’t disappoint me or wastes my time. This show would do the unexpected there are no other shows I can say that for. I have watched it since day one and it has left me wanting more.
I absolutely love this show! Please renew it; it’s suspenseful and the actors are great!
Please give if more time to bloom. Cheers and Mash had rough start. They both ran for 11 seasons. Perhaps a different time slot might be the thing. I’ve been seeing the show and think its worth at least another season.
please don’t cancel Stalker I love the show, they just need more intensity to keep viewers, like the one episode where the stalker was coming out of the floor rug that scared the crap out of me
CBS please don’t take stalker off the air im into it allot and I would be disappointed if didn’t see what will happen next I think it’s a great show it was just not promoted enough
CBS please don’t take stalker off the air im into it allot and I would be disappointed if didn’t see what will happen next
I loved this show don’t cancel it. I would watch Criminal Minds and then Stalker!!
Please do not cancel! Love this show. Not impressed at all with CSI cyber!!!
Please, Please do not cancel this show.
My daughter and I are hooked. Love love love this show! Please keep it going! It is so well written and casted. Don’t keep us hanging at the end of episode 17, at least!!!!
Stalker is an awesome show and so are the actors. Please renew the show!
Please don’t cancel! Best show on TV! Me and my friends and family look forward to Wednesday nights to watch this show. It’s different and full of edge of your seat suspense. Love this show!
This show is real life and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I think that CBS should give the show a chance. PLEASE BRING THE SHOW BACK.
Stalker is an awesome show. I don’t think CBS is giving it an equal chance. I see commercials all the time on various CBS shows, but I don’t recall seeing any commercials promoting Stalker. Maybe a few just Wednesday before the show. I love Criminal Minds and then I’m on the edge of my seat with anticipation of Stalker. A couple of us at the office discuss it every Thursday. I’m an avid CBS watcher and I would definitely be disappointed if Stalker doesn’t return. Come on CBS promote the show and give a chance. I just watched CSI Cyber… Read more »
Please don’t take this show off the air! It’s my favorite show and several friends and family members also look forward to watching this show on Wednesdays. I watch many crime shows, but Stalker is different because its action packed and has unique twist. It always has me on the edge of my seat and I absolutely love it! Don’t cancel!!
Please do not cancel this show. I wait for Wednesday nights just
To see this show. I love love it. The acting is sensational
The writing is great. Intense all the way through.
Please please do not cancel this show.
I loved this show. It was the best show on TV. I watched it’s replacement. What is wrong with the people who make these decisions. No more CBS!!!