NBC is showing a sort of cautious confidence in its new cop drama PRIME SUSPECT by ordering 6 more scripts, but stopping short of announcing a full season. In this way they can have extra scripts on hand should they decide to continue, but not have to commit one way or another at this point in time. I'm sure they're waiting to see if the ratings hold steady or start to drop off.
Last week the show received a 1.5 rating in adults 18-49 with 4.9 million viewers. Those are not stellar ratings, but since NBC has already canceled both THE PLAYBOY CLUB and FREE AGENTS, it's likely that they're hesitant to cancel yet another show. They're probably hoping that the ratings will climb a bit in the next few weeks, aided by reruns of the show airing in THE PLAYBOY CLUB's now-vacant time slot.
Are you hoping PRIME SUSPECT gets a full season?
NBC situation continues to get worse. If they decide to focus on creatively rebuilding their brand. Yes it will get a full season. If they continue on denial road trip that they can produce a solid core audience for any of there shows. Then it won't get one.
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