If you’ve been looking forward to watching The Code TV show on CBS this Monday night, you’re going to be disappointed. The network has pulled the drama series from the schedule. Will it back? Has it been cancelled?
A military legal drama, The Code stars Luke Mitchell, Anna Wood, Ato Essandoh, Phillipa Soo, Dana Delany, and Raffi Barsoumian. The story unfolds at the Judge Advocate General Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia and centers on the prosecutors, defense lawyers, and investigators who work on the legal challenges facing the U.S. Marine Corps.
The first season of The Code debuted in April drew pretty low ratings, right from the start. The eight aired episodes have averaged a 0.57 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.10 million viewers in the live + same day ratings. It’s one of CBS’ lowest-rated scripted shows of the 2018-19 season.
The Code has been pulled from the schedule and will, for the immediate future, be replaced by reruns of Magnum PI. Right now, the plan is for The Code to return on Monday, July 1st, but those plans could change.
While The Code hasn’t been officially cancelled yet, CBS pulling the series from the schedule certainly points in that direction. Some of the series’ small audience will get out of the habit of watching the program and the first week in July is traditionally one of the lowest-watched weeks of television. The ratings for the next episode will be much lower than they have been.
If there was any hope of The Code surviving to see a second season, I think this move makes it clear that CBS has given up on the series.
What do you think? Do you like The Code TV show? Do you think it will be cancelled? Would you watch season two?
I’m very upset that one of the high quality shows might not return. I have it on my season pass at DirecTV. I wish that counted as much as the inaccurate Nielsen ratings. I record imThe Code and So You Think You Can Dance, which is on at the same time. Given a choice, I would definitely choose The Code over ANY of the too-many and mainly stupid “reality” shows.
With all the garbage on television these days, it is indeed sad to see a high quality series like this one cancelled. Finally a decent non sci-fi show with an excellent cast. Please re-think this, not all good shows catch on right away.
I really liked the show The Code and I am very disappointed to hear that CBS is considering not to have a second season. I do not think It should be canceled that early because I think it is a very good show and I just got used to all the new actors and I hope CBS will reconsider.
I love military shows and it reminds me of the old Jag show.
I think “The Code” is one of the better shows on channel 2 and was disappointed to hear it was being canceled. I feel it is a very good show and would definitely watch it if it were to return for season 2. Please bring it back for next season. We don’t watch all the reality shows being aired and really like The Code so again Please bring it back for the next season.
I certainly hope The Code is renewed for a second season. I find it to be one of the most interesting shows on TV. It has good storylines, good acting, and is very easy to become involved with the characters. I think a military drama is timely and provides some understanding of military operations. Its debut in late spring may have attributed to its low ratings as viewership drops off spring through summer. Unfortunately, it has become so difficult to follow TV seasons anymore as they don’t follow a fall through summer schedule anymore. Seasons have been so shortened which… Read more »
My husband and I are hooked on The Code and are very disappointed to find out that it may be cancelled by CBS. It reminds us of a past favorite of ours- Jag. It may have started with low ratings because it took time to get attached to the characters, but now that we have connected with them, we look forward to watching the show each week. It gets very tired some to invest time in a show, grow to love it, then find it has been cancelled so quickly. Please do not cancel this show.
Yes I would watch a season 2. I think more people should watch military shows so as to understand what our veterans are going through on a day to day basis. Maybe then they would have a better respect for veterans
Frankly, this program is the best thing in its time slot. Good characters, decent story lines, and great for the 5-6 million of us who like to think when we watch a show, not be offended by the likes of what’s on against it. Keep the show.
The code should be renewed for next summer or shown on the CW similar to super girl its a very enjoyable show to watch
I love the Code. It has a really engaging cast and good stories. Please don’t cancel it.
I do like The Code. I’m a truck driver and cannot watch the show love but I have it recorded and watch it when I get home. I hope it can renew for season 2
A refreshing new show, please renew the Code.
I like the Code and would like to see it renewed.
I think The Code should be renewed. The characters are interesting and a good storyline
I would like to see another season of The Code. I think the characters are interesting. The cast is great