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?
I watch a total of 4 TV shows this is on the TOP! Please don’t cancel!
SERIOUSLY? Talk of canceling? You can’t. It’s a great show. Please renew for a second season.
Please don’t cancel!
Please don’t cancel its one of the few I so look forward to!
Don’t cancel – one of only a couple non-news shows worth tuning into.
I love the show. Please renew.Look forward to this show each week. Katherine Heigle has been one of my favorites for a long time. Good cast as well.
Love the show So complicated and intriguing. Please do not cancel.
LOVE THIS SHOW! its so great!
We LOVE state of affairs. Please do not cancel. It is an excellent show!
State of Affairs is a great series please keep it going.
Renew series it’s great show
State of Affairs is an excellent show (it’s about time) with a strong character development. Why take it off the air, I am so looking forward to the next show. If you don’t like the numbers change the time slot. Everyone I socialize with loves it. You really have to give it more time !
Love the series state of affairs. It was Awesome!!! Recommended it to all my friends. Please don’t cancelled.
I love this show, it has a great cast and story line. Its one of the few I watch, would hate not to see more. I think a possible time change or night might help. Please renew !
Yes, please renew this show. It is very well written, keeps you on the edge of your seat on every episode. Katherine Heigle does an exceptional job as do all the cast members.