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.
Please keep it is soooo good.
Great show! Do NOT CANCEL!!!
Great Show. Look forward to it each week
Great show – great cast!!!!! PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL this show! I look forward to watching this story unfold each week.
love this show please do not cancel
I don’t know what else I can add to what others have said. Stalker is a wonderfully unique show and that’s why I love it. I enjoy the usual murder mystery crime shows but what sets Stalker apart is that there’s not always a death involved. Being obsessively watched isn’t a good thing but it’s better than being dead. I am much more careful about my surroundings since being shown what to do and not to do to if you feel like someone is watching.
No please dont cancel thoughly enjoy show
Do not cancel the show. I like crime dramas. There are enough shows that revolve around the FBI and crime scene investigating. Stalker is something different. It draws the viewer in with episodes with suspense and a look into the dark world of stalking. I hope that CBS to gives Stalker another chance.
Awesome show,should definitely be renewed!!!!!!
Awesome! Please don’t cancel. Look so forward to Wednesday night! Stalker keeps you guessing. Love the cast!
Do not cancel stocker it is an awesome show
Great show.
Keep this series on.
DO NOT CANCEL!!!
Stalker should be renewed for a second season, there are too many CSI/NCIS shows and this show has a different twist!
My favorite show Ever….Dont cancel!
Absoulutely love this show. New perspective on old issue. Please don’t cancel.
Great show – so many twists and turns – keep you on your toes watching it. BRING IT BACK PLEASE. Don’t leave us hanging!!!
Stalker is an awesome TV show pls renew it for second season