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?
This show should be renewed, the problem is, probably, that it is watched by more women than men, two women are in control and not a man, where in Madam Secetary a man is president, NBC should for once color outside the lines and keep this show which is intelligent and thought provoking.
We love this show…sorry it has poor ratings.
I would not cancel this show.. I really enjoyed the show as do many of my friends. I don’t know where you get your ratings from.. But they surprise me. Please do not cancel State of Affairs.
Please renew this show!!! It is one of my favorites!!!
Love it!
Once I saw a black, female, cast as the President of the United States, I went elsewhere.
Best Show ever! I PRAY for another season please please please!
Love, love, love this show! Got me hooked- but with a busy schedule, I have to DVR the episodes. Watched the last 3 in a row- couldn’t wait to see what happens. Don’t cancel it– there’s not much out there that gets you hooked with such a serious plot line.
Cancel this show and find something worth airing. I quit watching after the third episode because it was such a colossal waste of time.
I will only watch this show if Nick Vera character continues.
Look forward to every episode, my co-workers & I really enjoy it. Bring on season 2!!
I have enjoyed this program more than many others on television.ni think Heigel is excellent in this series! Good chemistry between characters~ I sincerely hope that this series is RENEWED!!!
My new favorite – love this show!
Please..DO NOT cancel State of Affairs . It is one of the best drama series I have seen in a very long time
I just watched 11 episodes on cable/on demand and loved loved loved this series!!!
Sooooo relevant with great cast and story line! Why not continue – try another time slot – at least give it another chance!!!!!!