This evening marks the season finale of Almost Human on FOX. Will it also be the last episode? Should this sci-fi series be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Almost Human takes place in the future and follows the partnership of a distrustful cop (Karl Urban) and an android who’s capable of emotion (Michael Ealy). The cast also includes Minka Kelly, Mackenzie Crook, Michael Irby, and Lili Taylor.
The show debuted on a Sunday in mid-November and drew a 3.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.18 million total viewers. It was a very healthy start, thanks in part to the fact that it had an NFL game as a lead-in. The numbers dropped more than 26% for episode two on the following night.
Over the course of the season, Almost Human’s ratings have been on the decline and now seem to have settled around a 1.6 in the demo with about 5.5 million viewers. That’s a far cry from its premiere.
While the show’s chances for a renewal could certainly be better, they could be worse too. Overall, the FOX schedule is in pretty sorry shape so that could spell good news for Almost Human. They’ve had lousy luck with new shows and some older shows have lost a lot of steam so the execs may be hesitant to cancel this one.
The decision will likely come down to how confident they feel about the network’s new dramas but I suspect Almost Human will get a 13 episode renewal for next year.
But, what do you think? Do you like Almost Human on FOX? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I am tired of all the negative, raunchy or stupid shows on TV. Almost human is a fascinating, comical and refreshing in a desert of “Why waste my valuable time” shows such as The Following, Brooklyn Nine Nine, American Idol – to name a few. The premise of android/human interaction is fascinating and refreshing – especially if it’s a real possibility in the near future. Also, what’s with repeat shows on Saturday evenings?
My husband and I really like this show. We want to know more as so many things have been introduced in season 1. We even missed 3episodes at the beginning of the season because the PVR was ******** up. Pro season 2 to explore more aspects of the shows possibilities.
i really enjoy almost human i think the characters are great !!
I totally agree. I love Almost Human.
I love this show. Hope there is a second season.
Me too.
I agree with Joey T that it filled the void left by Fringe. It combines sci-fi, drama, and action into one show. I like the relationship between the cop and the android and find myself laughing at times at what Dorian says being an android with feelings and all. I hope this show gets picked up for another season.
I love this show,it should be renewed for certain.
I love this show, Karl Urban is awesome and I think it should be renewed!
This is a very well directed, written and acted show. It came in during November when most shows had already debut in September. In my opinion it wasnt well advertised, and the actors didnt do many appearances to advocate the show. Plus going up against the Olympics wasnt easy. The show needs to be marketed better and given a chance. Or may be moving it to another network that beleives in sticking with their shows couldnt hurt, ie the CW.
I love this show. It fills the huge void that Fringe left. It mixes the dynamics of the buddy cop scenaio of Lethal Weapon and sci fi of Blade Runner. Plus Karl Urban already has high nerd points for his role in the LOTR movies. Please save this show.
I really am enjoying this show, and I love all the hi-tech stuff. I believe some of those things are really going to be part of our future, and I look forward each week to see something new. I also want to see what’s up with Karl Urban’s girlfriend. If they don’t renew, we won’t have a clue as to what that whole situation was about. I really hope the sow gets renewed.
I love the show don’t always catch it on fox but watch it faithfully weekly, if not on fox on Hulu… hope its renewed
I also like this show. The actors, subject-matter and hi-tech imagery are quite exciting.
The weekly plots signify good scriptwriting capabilities are afoot. I do hope a second season is going to be approved.
This is a really great show. FOX would be foolish to can it after just one season. The chemistry between Carl Urban and Michael Ealy is just so much fun to watch. Plus, I want to see what the new leg can do!
I LOVE THIS SHOW. One of my favorites. It better not get canceled ~! I’ll stop watching FOX – seriously! Other than Bones & Rake (which I also really like) they don’t have too much going on. The Following is stupid to me and after the first Season I stopped watching it. Enlisted is also good but …. that’s what…. 4 shows out of how many? I’m really tired of American Idol.
I really love this show but I fear it will go the way of all good shows on fox and get canceled just like Firefly.