CBS isn’t sticking with The Red Line. Deadline reports the network has cancelled the TV show after only one season. At the ATX TV Festival, executive producer Sunil Nayar confirmed that there wouldn’t be a second season of the limited series.
The drama centers on three separate Chicago families forever changed by the shooting of an unarmed African American doctor, by a white police officer. The cast includes Noah Wyle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Noel Fisher, Howard Charles, Aliyah Royale, Michael Patrick Thornton, Vinny Chhibber, Corey Reynolds, and Elizabeth Laidlaw.
Since The Red Line‘s debut in April, ratings steadily decreased. The eight episodes of season one averaged a 0.36 rating in the 18-49 demo and 3.85 million viewers, making it one of CBS‘ lowest-rated series for the 2018-2019 season.
What do you think? Have you seen The Red Line? Would you have watched a second season?
I viewed all 8 episodes. It was O.K. Not sure I would have followed for an additional season. It would depend on what else was running at the same time.
Good premise, fine acting, lousy writing
So sad the show was awesome it was reality good show please reconsider
SO disappointed that CBS has chosen to cancel The Red Line. We enjoyed every minute of this well-acted show. The stories were well presented and mirrors current events. We were looking forward to seeing what would have developed in a second season. It’s truly a shame that so many shows of substance seem to be ignored…
Wish CBS had more patience. ‘Cheers’ had low ratings it’s first season before becoming a historically high-rated program.
Really enjoyed the show. Wish CBS could have had more patience. ‘Cheers’ had low ratings it’s first season, then went on to become a historically popular program.
I Loved the Red Line Series, I Am Extremely Disappointed You Cancelled This Great Short TV Series With Awesome Actors and Actresses.
Very sad that it was cancelled. It seems like every time a show has some substance–it goes away. I agree with the person that said-not everyone wants to watch a dance, survival, or bachelor program!
So very true!
I am very sad it’s been cancelled. i loved this show and watched it intensely
We enjoyed the show immensely and very sad it’s cancelled!
Loved The Red Line. Wonderful acting and story lines. Sad that it won’t be renewed
I’m disappointed that the show is not being renewed. I watched every episode. I feel that the network didn’t invest anything in promoting the show. Was it too controversial? Did it require watchers to do too much thinking? Not everyone wants to watch dance contests or survival shows. Also skipping one or two weeks between episodes several times during the season didn’t help.
I 1000% agree with EVERY word that you said!
I am DEEPLY SAD that CBS wont remew for a second season. It’s a new show and I feel it should be given a chance! Maybe Sunday nite isn’t a good time. So then choose a weekday!
I loved the show. The acting was absolutely incredible. So disappointed it won’t be back.
I’m sad thatit won’t be back for another season. It was intense but wonderful show. All the actors should be applauded. They are all a credit to their craft.
I’m really sorry to see it cancelled. They should give it another chance!
We just started watching this and really enjoyed it, good story line, interesting and intense and good acting and beets some of the other crap on TV which they renew and not worth watching, which I could name a few. So annoying when you find a program you can really get into and enjoy and then you cancel