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?
Keep it! Love the show.
Honestly, I believe this is a great show – sure beats some of the silly sitcoms on TV right now. It has a great cast (yes, I believe that Katherine Heigl is doing a fine job)! Please give the show a chance – it really keeps your attention and you hate for each episode to end.
Please dont cancel the show..
I absolutely love this show! NBC should keep it in the lineup. The writing is tight and each week’s episode is excellent. Last night’s episode was mind-blowing.
Love this show. I hope the network can keep it on the air. Love the drama and the story line.
This show is very good and better than other options NBC has to air. I truly believe it should be renewed for season 2, and look forward to watching every episode. I would recommend moving it to an earlier time slot if the desire is to increase its viewership; 10 pm is too late for great numbers, but I’m assuming all of the decision makers understand that, well.
I think this show is great would be disappointed if they cancelled it
Love the show…please give it another chance.
Thank you.
Keep this show. It’s fantastic.
the second best show after Homeland ! Don’t let them cancel it !
I love this program!!! Please, please don’t cancel!!!
Awesome show that initiates paying more attention to national security
The first episode die not get me but now I am hooked on the show. I find it to be stronger than Madam Secretary and in touch with current world situations. It realistically shows that we don’t win every battle.
Keep the show. It started off a little weak, but has become very good. Katherine Heigel has turned out to be very good in this role. Give her a true chance , I was skeptical at first but have been won over.
I gave up on this. The premise is unbelievable and unbearable to watch to boot. A waste of some talents. I would cancel.