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?
Its a much better show than junk like can you sing, dance, Dateline, Slap, etc…
Bring it back..
I can count the programs I watch on NBC on 5 fingers.. Will there soon be ONLY four?
Love it they have such a great story line and keeps you wanting more. I hope they don’t cancel there are a lot of other shows that could be cut that have not plot.
I would renew it but change the time slot because it is up against Castle. It started out reader slow but finally picked up especially the last few episodes.
LOVE this show……easily the most realistic, up to date political thriller on television today….really echoes of what could be happening today. PLEASE give it a second season…..it deserves it !!
This is a winner.give it some time.
IT SHOULD COME ON AT 8 OR 9 AT NIGHT SO MORE PEOPLE CAN ENJOY , GREAT SHOW FOR THESE TIMES IN OUR COUNTRY AND WORLD
Love . Please renew
I think its the bet series on tv today please don’t cancel it
Oops, NBC
PLEASE, do not cancel it. I have not enjoyed a show this much in a very long time. Every single episode kept me on the edge of my seat. Katherine Heigl is truly inspiring in her role. It will be interesting to see what the writers can come up with to beat this first season. I have tried watching Blacklist and cannot seem to get caught up in it like I did this. I very seldom watch ABC and was excited to find such a gem. Thank you.
Bring this back-it deserves another season-I love it just as much as Blacklist.
Don’t cancell this show, it’s great. Several of my friends like it too.
love it, keep it.
Keep it its a great show yes please dont leasve us hanging
Love ❤ love ❤ love ❤ this show! Don’t leave us hanging! Please renew!!