CSI will probably be canceled as opposed to being renewed for another season, according to a new analysis.
Zap2It, which analyzes ratings and other factors, says that the long-running CBS series is now more likely to be canceled than renewed.
“CSI’s episode order has been cut from 22 to 18 for this season, and because of that the show is likely to be canceled,” it said in an update from its previous analysis.
Why?
Several recent cancellations were preceded by episode order cuts.
That includes Numb3ers in November 2009, Medium in October 2010, and CSI: Miami in February 2012.
CSI’s ratings have been dropping over the years since its peak of over 30 million viewers per episode in some earlier seasons. The current season 15 has dropped below 9 million for three of its four episodes.
The episode order cut put in a long break. Episode 4 of season 15 aired on October 19. Episode 5 is slated for November 2.
Zap2It noted that additional cancellations might be coming too.
“With the relatively highest rated CBS freshman drama class in recent years all getting full season orders, one veteran drama cancellation may not be enough. Stay tuned,” it said.
