There won’t be a second season of American Odyssey. To little surprise, NBC has cancelled the dramatic TV series after 13 episodes.
On the American Odyssey TV show, an international cover-up explodes when the lives of a female Special Forces soldier, a disillusioned corporate lawyer, and a political activist from a privileged family unexpectedly collide. The cast includes Anna Friel, Peter Facinelli, Jake Robinson, Jim True-Frost, Sadie Sink, Omar Ghazaoui, Nate Mooney, Elena Kampouris, Daniella Pineda, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Treat Williams.
The series had a lackluster debut and the ratings got much worse as the weeks progressed. The 13 installments ended up averaging a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with fewer than three million viewers. The finale aired this past Sunday.
Series creator Adam Armus tweeted, “Thanks to the devoted fans of #AmericanOdyssey. I loved the tweets, the artwork and the emotional support. #odellelives in our [heart]️ always!” and “#AmericanOdyssey is not renewed for next season. The stories live on in here [head] and in here [heart]️! [Bravo] to the fantastic cast, crew and the fans!”
Of the cancellation, executive producer Peter Horton tweeted, “As you all know we have bn canceled. Had we been on cable wld have bn a hit Thx to all of u for bing our audience #thebest #AmericanOdyssey” and then, “#AmericanOdyssey Heartbreaking. But you all have been the best. xo”
Actor Treat Williams wrote, “American Odyssey has been a great experience. Thank you Peter, Adam, Kay,and a lovely cast for a great season. Thank you NBC for the gig.”
What do you think? Did you like the American Odyssey TV show? If you ran the network, would you have cancelled it or renewed the series for a second season?
Series 1 just finished here in Australia (NSW Prime 7 network) Loved it … one of the best gripping and intriguing series I have seen on TV for years….Really hope series 2 goes ahead, even if it is for Australia only
I liked AO a lot, it kept us glued to the screen. I hope Neflix picks it up and continues where NBC dropped out.
It’s obvious why there wasn’t a second season. It’s also obvious judging by all the positive comments here that those “ratings” were bs. The people are waking up & nothing can stop us.
This first season is straight addicting, who ever decided at NBC that it wasn’t worth a second certainty lacks a brain entirely. I find it hard to get into a series like I do with American Odyssey. Such a shame really, it’s simply bad business for which one of the main objectives for, in this instance a major television corporation, is to attract an audience and ratings, then simply pull it and piss off that very same audience that it just hooked. Seems like a cruel joke.
Let this get to NBCenya!
American Oddyssey is a great story! I could not stop watching on Netflix. Someone should buy the rights and finish the series.
I loved this show. The storyline was unique and exciting. It was.a show that showcased a strong woman that was a soldier, mother and hero. We need more shows like this. I hope Netflix picks it up.
My wife and I have recently found American Odyssey on Netflix and are loving every episode. I hope Netflix picks up where NBC dropped the ball. We would be and are avid fans!!
I was really looking forward to her ending up with Luc! I loved them together.. It makes me really sad that they canceled the show!! This is one of the most real shows I’ve watched in a while!!
Frances – I also thought she was good with Luc – but as she said to him when parting…’in another life maybe’ which was wise thing to say. Shame for ending it – too close to the bone perhaps!
this was one of the best shows on! i cannot understand why something this good would be canceled. maybe it hits too close to home.
Great show upset about cancellation know there won’t be more but intend on finnishing the one season and enjoying it to the fullest. Whole family and many friends do aswell
I loved this show and hung off the edge of my chair watching it! I am saddened that there will not be another season! This is becoming a habit with the networks! I don’t understand why they cannot create a series and release them or streaming like Netflix does. Most network for cross affiliated with cable channels why can’t you just sell it or let it cross over to one of the other channels or another company? Some shows are just too wonderful to let die and American Odyssey is one of those shows…
Loved the show? Sorry to know that season two has been cancelled.
I was looking to see when the next season starts & saw it is cancelled. There are so many base shows out there that are very crude, yet continue season after season, so it’s disappointing when an intelligent show doesn’t make it. Unfortunately, I’m not surprised.
I fell in love with the show. I just now saw that it is cancelled and I was looking forward to seeing more.
I loved it and do not understand why it was cancelled!