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.
Bring Stalker back! My mom and I love it!
Please don’t cancel the show!! It’s the only one I look forward to during the week. I have missed it since it hasn’t been on recently. Begging for you to keep it on, give it a chance for another season!!!
Yes I agree!
I love this show! It needs to be renewed.
Please don’t cancel this show I love stalker. I miss watching it.
Please don’t cancel my favorite show I look forward to it coming on every wed
my whole Family enjoyed this show and we do not want to see it get canceled. Great storylines, acting and a back story that made the show a must see. Why not move it to a sister network or Saturday night at 9. Just don’t cancel the show, it’s to well crafted to end.
omg I really hope that the show doesn’t get cancelled ! I’m a huge fan of criminal programmes like cold case, without a trace, criminal minds, suspects, law and order uk and I for one think that stalker is fab ! What’s wrong with people ! the show is brilliant and highlights a common problem in society today…stalking ! Is it too close to home? is that why viewers aren’t behind it? I really hope that the last few episodes get shown and can only pray that it gets picked up for a 2nd season…love it !
I love this show why can’t they switch nights then I think that would be good . Saturday or Sunday. Always cancel the good shows
A good show, hope they renew it
love this show.
Please don’t cancel the shoe Stalker. I love it. The plot is really good. Been missing it.
Are you crazy to end Stalker the way you did and then think of not bringing it back!!!!! It’s one of the best new shows.
Missing Stalker!!! Please put it back on the air!!!
Please do not cancel stalker,is is a great show absolutely love it!!!!!
My sister and I absolutely love Stalker. Please don’t cancel it. Please don’t leave us hanging after the last episode!