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?
Continue the series for one more year !!!! Or, at least add one more episode this year for closure!!!!
PLEASE don’t cancel State of Affairs! It’s a great show. Rerun it in the summer to allow it a chance to get a better following, then decide. If more people had a chance to see it, they would be hooked.
Good show and plot line. Show has lots of areas to grow. keep for another season and allow fan base to grow. One of few shows that does not insult one’s inteligence.
Please renew the show. I LOVE this show.
Please renew this show. Don’t know if things are really true, but what an insight to what might be going on. Loved K. Heigle on Grey’s . Hope you keep this show. Thanks
KEEP this show and renew it for next season. My husband and I also watch it together and cant wait for the next week to air. Addicted to it is the only way I can describe it!
The state of affairs is one of the best shows on tv! It’s itellegent, provocative and edgy. It has to return, I need to know what happens between Nick and Charlie!! Sexy duo.
A must return this year, pleazzzzzzzz
BRING IT BACK!
I really like the show. I’m disappointed that it’s on the blocks
Renew!!!! Heck yes, its a great show.
Renew, it is a very good show
I love the show, let keep the show.
RENEW PLEASE RENEW!!
Please renew the show. I look forward to Monday nights so I can watch it. I hasn’t been on for two weeks….can’t wait for it to come back.
Please renew the show. I look forward to Monday nights so I can watch it. I hasn’t been on for two weeks….can’t wait for it to come back…..love this show.
Please renew this show!!! I love it and I’m so hooked on it. My husband and I watch it together and can’t wait to watch more. We tell everyone about this show. I just have to know what happens next! Please don’t end the show!!!!!