Both CBS and NBC have launched new TV shows that revolve around smart blonde women who hold important government positions in Washington, DC. CBS’ Madam Secretary has already been renewed for a second season. What will happen to NBC’s State of Affairs? Will it be renewed or cancelled?
State of Affairs follows a top CIA analyst (Katherine Heigl) who assembles the President of the United States’ Daily Briefing (PDB), weighing the vital security issues that face the nation. She has a close personal relationship with the commander-in-chief (Alfre Woodard) as she was once engaged to the president’s now-deceased son. The rest of the cast of this dramatic thriller includes Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand, Cliff Chamberlain, Tommy Savas, and David Harbour.
Taking over for NBC’s highly-rated series The Blacklist, State of Affairs debuted in November to a healthy 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.69 million viewers. It was a solid start that was no doubt aided by its strong lead-in The Voice. Some people were also possibly expecting to find a new episode of The Blacklist in the timeslot instead.
In week two, despite still having a strong lead-in, State of Affairs’ ratings dropped more than 36% to a 1.4 in the demo with 5.39 million. They rose up a bit in week three but have been falling ever since. Last week’s installment hit new series lows with a 0.7 in the demo and 3.62 million viewers.
Though NBC had high hopes for this series, State of Affairs is just not measuring up. The network is poised to finish airing the 13 episode season (there are four episodes remaining after tonight’s) but it’s hard to imagine that they’d consider renewing it for a second season with poor ratings like these.
NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt recently said, “I’m disappointed in what it’s been doing [in the ratings] the last couple of weeks… It’s a show that I think is a really fine show, so I’m scratching my head a little bit about why we can’t get more people to be there for it.”
There’s still time for the numbers to improve but it doesn’t seem likely they’d be good enough to save the show. Hopefully the season finale will offer viewers some measure of closure to the ongoing storylines.
But, what do you think? Do you like the State of Affairs TV show? If you ran the network, would you cancel or renew the series for a second season? How would you improve this show if it was renewed?
PLEASE KEEP “STATE OF AFFAIRS!!!” One of the few shows that actually keeps up to date with current events.. Not to mention a very good director.. Please keep!!!
We really like it and we hope to see more seasons.
Definitely keep the show. It’s the only show my husband and I watch together. Good story lines, good acting, good drama which keeps you on edge of your seat.
The show is great. I too had to get over the Hiegl image. I’d say it took me about 15 min. into the first episode. Keep it.
Great show!
The best show to come out as a series in a long time.
RENEW This Series!!!!
Can not wait to see season 1 finale!!!!! To nites show was epic!!! Nick was so bad ass!!! Twists of plot o plenty !!!!! See you next week!!! And hopefully next season!!!!! Please write and save this show!!!!
Keep!! Love this show. Smart and entertaining.
Keep the show!
OMG, I LOVE this show. I wait for it each week…and wait on baited breath for the next. I will greatly miss it if it’s canceled.
Keep the show!!! Love it!!!!
I never watched due to…Katherine H. Can not stand her. Won’t support a show with her. They tried Sooo hard to do press in magazines, etc “I was just misunderstood” BS. Nope, you are a self entitled brat. Yes, I do know her personally.
why do you have to be rude…. some of us LOVE her !!
Keep the show
Definitely keep
Love it!!!!!
Please renew!!
Most first seasons need time to grow and develop.
I agree it is very much like 24……
I absolutely love this show, however I have to admit, maybe it was scheduling issues, but I kind of lost focus of it after the second episode but was able to pick back up after the first of the year. Amazing!!! I think this show deserves a second season with better scheduling.
Cencel boring!
This is one of my favorite shows. I record it every week and watch it later because I watch something else at that same time with my daughter and her husband. They have never watched it and have no desire to see it. I think that’s because we watched a few episodes of “Madame Secretary” and hated it. They thought “State of Affairs” would be similar, and I couldn’t convince them to give it a chance. PLEASE RENEW IT FOR ANOTHER SEASON. I’ll certainly miss Nick Vera, and I’m very disappointed that you killed him off.