The September 10 edition of “Under the Dome” will not simply serve as the third season finale.
It will also bring an end to the series.
CBS confirmed that it will not be pursuing a fourth season of the Stephen King adaptation.
“In the series finale, when the Dome comes down, many questions about its origin and power will be answered, as two groups of residents engage in one final conflict that some won’t survive,” teases CBS.
Two years ago, “Under The Dome” launched as a legitimate ratings hit. Its numbers would have held up against nearly any standard, let alone that for a summer drama.
Its success proved there was a place for high-profile offerings; CBS responded by ordering “Extant” last season and “Zoo” this season.
That initial success has faded. The second season drew decidedly more modest ratings, and the fall continued in the current third season. Recent episodes have drawn adults 18-49 ratings below the 1.0 mark.
“Two years ago, UNDER THE DOME broke new ground in the summer and became an instant hit on CBS, as well as with viewers around the world,” notes CBS’ Nina Tassler. “DOME’s event storytelling and multi-platform business model paved the way for more original summer programming with the successful rollouts of EXTANT and ZOO. We’re excited to present the final chapter in Chester’s Mill as the story comes full circle, with the Dome coming down as dramatically as it went up.”