However, Season 3 of the CBS show have been facing viewership decline as the season goes on, Fashion & Style reported. The season premiere peaked at 6.25 million viewers, but the numbers have spiraled down through the latest “Alaska” episode. The episode only amassed 4.79 million viewers.
There was questions of “Under the Dome” being in danger of cancellation as the latest episode hit an all-time low, which only earned a 0.9 rating, down two-tenths from last week’s 1.1 from viewers 18 to 49 years old. There were reports that some fans were turned off by the mysteries, absurdities, and confusions of the TV series with no answers in sight.
The American science fiction series was originally renewed by CBS on October 9, 2014. Nina Tassler, chairman of CBS Entertainment, said in a statement concerning the renewal of “Under the Dome,” that they are committed to delivering year-round programming with a wide variety of storytelling to viewers and advertisers.
The latest episode of “Under the Dome” Season 3 will air on July 23 on CBS.