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 renew! My husband and I love this show!
Yes! I like it, and I hope theres a sevond season!
Love this show – please renew!
OMG please don’t cancel. I need to know if that’s nick in the jeep!!!(I think it is) do they blow Charlie up? Does the pres answer her phone and realize what she’s done? Does nick get her out in time- he said he’d always be there just when she thought he was done. He told them to blow that camp up because he knew he was getting out I think. Give me some closure if your canceling. I also swear I’m done with nbc then!!
We love this show. I’m so tired of all my favorite shows being canceled. So please please please do not cancel this show. We look forward to watching this every week.
LOVED this show! Best AMERICAN show since Jack Bauer left the scene! If ratings aren’t good, people are buying in to the crap that the drive by media is selling.
Don’t you dare cancel State of Affairs. It is one of the best shows on NBC. I have watched it from the beginning. I look forward to it every week. Screw the ratings. Give it a second season.
This IS the BEST show….nothiing like it!!!
PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO RENEW!
Love State of Affairs and even got my mother in law to watch. Can’t wait to see what happens next since the finale!
Love the show State of Affairs – please don’t cancel.
Please renew. Ratings Issues? It’s a fast moving show. We watch the DVR playback even as the show is broadcast to re-review complicated scenes. sort of like NFL instant replay.
Renew for a new season. Great series !!!!
Please bring this show back! It is so good! I don’t know how ratings are compiled, but with DVR technology these days, can a network really determine accurate statistics on how many people watch a show?!? I hardly ever watch a show live. I prefer to record them, skip the commercials, and watch when I have time. Again, this show is awesome and I hope NBC will renew it!
Renew. We love this show. It is late, but we record and watch the next day!
Definitely renew. It deserves a chance.