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?
Big Fat RENEW
Me and my husband love the show! Great story, great acting. Please don’t cancel it!
Love the show!!! Please DO NOT cancel!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My husband and I love this show! It became our favorite show even over Blacklist.
Please do not cancel!!!!
Please don’t cancel this show! My husband and I both love it! Love the characters, the plot, the action!
I love that show please do not cancel it! The plot is amazing, the characters are awesome!
I love this show
Please do not cancell State of Affairs it is a very good show.
Very interesting show, lots of action. I hope it doesn’t get cancelled.
This is really a very creative show. I love the fact that it is continuous and not ending weekly like so many other series. Katherine Heigl does a great job as all on the show. Put it in another time slot if you think that it could get better ratings. Madame Secretary is so far fetched that is is unbelievable yet this show it. We love these types of show that make you feel that you are right in the midst of the situation vs. on the outside. Please Please do not let this great show get canned. Look Seinfeld… Read more »
Dont cancel wouldnt change a thing. Love this show been trying to find a show this good and havent foun it please dont cancel
Great show don’t cancel it!
I liked this show. I would renew it. I would focus on a greater variety of CIA issues- rather than the one theme for the first year- more issues that the President has to address with her Briefer each week. I would also build some of the other characters.
Very well written, good acting!Interesting right through to the end.As good as blacklist!Have been searching looking for it!Please save.
Please don’t cancel this show!!! My husband and I love it! It’s one of the best new shows!!!