CBS has renewed summer serials Extant and Under The Dome for a second and third season respectively.
The network has also cancelled summer soap Reckless after one low-rated season.
Press release:
CBS RENEWS HIT SERIES “UNDER THE DOME” AND “EXTANT”
Returning Dramas Join the Reality Hit “Big Brother” and the
New Drama “Zoo” on CBS’s 2015 Summer Line-Up
CBS announced today that the hit series UNDER THE DOME and EXTANT will return for broadcast in summer 2015. Both from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, UNDER THE DOME returns for its third season, and EXTANT for its sophomore season.
“We’re committed to delivering our viewers and advertisers year-round programming with a wide variety of storytelling,” said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. “We continue to see summer as a great place for unique concepts, innovative business models and passionate television audiences.”
The successful second season of UNDER THE DOME was the summer’s top scripted series, with 11 million viewers, 2.7/08 in adults 18-49 and 3.6/10 in adults 25-54. EXTANT, starring Academy Award winner Halle Berry, won its 10:00 PM time period with 8.64 million viewers, 1.7/06 in adults 18-49 and 2.3/07 in adults 25-54. In addition to their broadcast on the Network, UNDER THE DOME and EXTANT had additional viewing on Amazon’s Prime Instant Video, which provided exclusive online subscription streaming four days after the airing on CBS.
For summer 2015, UNDER THE DOME and EXTANT will join the previously announced freshman drama ZOO, based on James Patterson’s bestselling novel, and the next edition of the summer reality hit Big Brother, which has been renewed for 2015 and 2016.
About EXTANT
EXTANT is a mystery thriller about a female astronaut trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history. EXTANT is a co-production of CBS Television Studios and Amblin Television. Steven Spielberg, Greg Walker, Mickey Fisher, Brooklyn Weaver, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and Halle Berry serve as executive producers. Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas is a co-executive producer.
suzyku says
I was surprised that Extant was renewed! We watched (almost) 3 whole episodes and it was not only slow moving but not very interesting. There was zero chemistry between the stars (including the child) and it became painful to watch!
Donna says
I couldn’t say it better myself….. BORING
Tara says
I am absolutely livid over Reckless being cancelled. The show was phenomenal! It was by far the best show on this summer, but how does CBS expect a new show to do well when it’s not in a set timeslot. The only reason that I was able to stay caught up with it was because I had my DVR set to record the series, otherwise, I’d have missed half the season due to jostling between Saturday and Sunday nights and even different timeslots. I find the cancellation of this show disheartening, especially when Under the Dome is about to be renewed for a third season and it is the most ridiculous show on tv. Shame on CBS!
Jamie-leigh says
100% agree with you Tara.
Sherri says
. Reckless had a great plot. Not cheesy acting or story line. Absolutely loved it. So sad to see it cancelled!
KRUCK says
Reckless is a phenomenal show. We are very disappointed in CBS! BRING IT BACK!!!!
Donna says
Oh I so agree with you…….. Extant and Under the Dome both are Boring and exhausting to watch….
I to, if I had not set my PVR would have missed episodes of Reckless….. CBS where do you have your heads…………
Debbie says
I totally agree. That is one of the biggest mistakes made by all of the networks.
Most of the shows that I like have a tendency to get cancelled. I guess I should stop watching TV so I won’t be disappointed when I like a TV show and then they cancel it.
becky cupp says
Ii loved Reckless. Please put it back on. It was so, so good.
Jamie-leigh says
I’m devastated Reckless has been cancelled. I loved it, it was brilliant! Annoyed!!!
Michael says
I agree!! Reckless was an amazingly well done, compelling show. I cannot believe that with all the trash on television one of the good shows gets cancelled!
maryellen ramstack says
bring restless back it was a great show!
Ana says
Bring Reckless back !!! GREAT SHOW LOVE IT !!!!!
Jimena says
Reckless was a great show I love it Bring it back!!!!!!!!!
Alyssa Rauenzahn says
I loved Reckless . Excellent show- every episode has me thoroughly entertained . Upset w CBS that they would cancel . BRING IT BACK !!!
Melanie Savoie says
Reckless was and is a Great show! I found it on Netflix and couldn’twait to start watching it until I found out it was cancelled!! Soooo disappointing. I really wish it can be brought back
baohan says
Bring ” Reckless ” BACK, please!! Better than some tv show obs !! Even I am in Asian country
Donna says
loved, loved RECKLESS……. CBS where do you have your heads. EXTANT is exhausting to watch, fall asleep on the couch boring………it should not have been renewed… UGH…..
Daryl says
Someone needs to do some fact-checking: “Extant” and “Under the Dome” also appear under the cancelled shows. Go goin’.
Daryl says
I goofed – they are both renewed.
Mrs patty says
Bring back Reckless! Had no idea it was out last summer. Caught it on Nextflix. Such a great show!
Diane says
PLEASE BRING RECKLESS BACK, I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kristy says
Bring back Reckless. It was the best! Under the Dome is boring! So are all of the other “Reality” shows!
Shannon says
I can’t believe that they canceled Reckless. They keep crap shows on and cancel the good stuff. What are they thinking? Who makes these decisions? The least they can do is leave them available online for us to watch. I am done with this station doing this. They leave us with nothing worthy to watch. But they have no problem piling on the commercials. I put up with it when there is something that I really want to watch…but they just keep taking away the shows that I really like. Bye bye. You’re done!
Pat says
I too am very upset that Reckless was cancelled why CBS would bring back Dome is unbelievable and all the reality TV shows are an absolute insult to anyone with a half of brain they are ridiculous and not worth my effort or time to watch bring back Reckless !!
Jane says
Really wish CBS would not have cancelled Reckless. Finally found something I enjoyed watching that boyfriends liked too. Bring it back!!
Cassy says
Just found Reckless on Netflix and could not stop watching!!! Probably didn’t see it last summer because of the time slot issue. It’s a great show and my husband and I are extremely disappointed it was canceled. The others are so unbelievable! This one had us glued to every episode! CBS needs to bring it back!!!
Jane says
Loved Reckless! So disappointed it was cancelled!! CBS bring it back!!
Rivka says
Reckless was a fantastic show. I know i;m making a very late comment here, I just had to have my say. not that any of the networks care about any of our comments. Just keep the crappy & reality shows on but cancel decent shows.