That said, fans are still chanting the show’s praises, which doesn’t always happen after five years on the air, and Elementary’s big success on an international front also played into CBS’ decision to renew, according to TVLine.
And it currently “boasts” the distinction of being CBS’ lowest-rated scripted series that’s being tapped to return.
Based in part on the stories of Sherlock Holmes, Elementary has been in a consistent ratings decline over the years, and its current episodes are bringing in only half of the viewers that tuned in during Season 1 and Season 2.