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?
love this show. keep it on the air please.
please renew this show. it is the best that has been on this season.
Are you kidding me!?!? It’s my favorite program of the whole week! I love it, and look forward to seeing what’s going to happen “tonight”! PLEASE bring it back, you can’t just leave your followers hanging like this!
Please do not cancel this series! It is some of the best TV on now!!!!
Love the show hope state of affairs continues for many more yesrs
When will the decision be made, and announced, as to whether or not CBS/NBC have decided on the fate of this fabulous show. Looking at the comments it is clear there are ton of folks who have thoroughly enjoyed the program and would like to see the show renewed. So, when does the nework put us out of our misery and let us know?
Please renew State of Affairs. I love the show. The acting and story lines are great! I`m tired of all the silly, nonsense shows on TV. I like more serious and exciting shows that keep your interest. This is a great series, even better then Blacklist.
Love it. Would love to see it renewed.
I’d like to see the series renewed. The acting is incredible. This is West Wing with an edge!
Totally agree!
keep State of Affairs… I love it, it is like watching a mini movie every week… Katheryn Heigl roll is the best one she has ever played. she plays serious very well. keep it! it is much better than Madam Secretary
We love this program. It is the best program on television. Please don’t cancel it!
Keep it please! I would miss it!
I thought “State of Affairs’ was awesome. Wasn’t crazy about the first show, and after that it became more and more intriguing… Please don’t cancel and please don’t kill NICK off.
Good points, all…Can you imagine how many FEWER military conflicts the world would perpetrate and promote if more women were in positions of power? Also, the oft referred to, “thinly veiled racism”, so evident in the USA right now, is imo the driving force behind so much political posturing in the face of renewed economic health in the country today. An African American WOMAN as Prez? Must have been a total freakout to knuckledraggers united. I receive posts here when people write their opinions here. Some admit as much. KH is excellent in her role as are all those cast.… Read more »
Amen!
Please renew this show! I enjoy the layers of character development, with just enough action and intrigue.