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?
When I just saw this cancellation of this dynamite show, I am furious. I thought ABC was bad but it seems lately that NBC, CBS and Fox are becoming just as bad by cancelling shows and leaving us hanging with no finale like “American Odyssey where Odelle shows up at the airport in her city with blonde hair and Aslam goes crazy searching for her in Spain so we don’t know what happened to him also. I hate this and I am tired of these networks cancelling good shows and many times leaving us hanging at the end. I much… Read more »
My favorite show was cancelled because they had to make more episodes of “I think I can do it”. Another mindless, reality show. There was very little advertising for anyone to know that
American Odyssey was on TV. I think the problem with American Odyssey was that you had to actually “Think”. 18-49 bracket seem to like the mindless reality shows!!
I loveeeeeeeeee this show ……damn why do all the good ones get cancel
the story should continue as a movie. Best thing on tv or theaters
Couldn’t they have at least provided us with an ending on American Odyssey? We are left hanging.
I am not big TV fan but American Oddysey caught my attention the first night and I loved it. I agree that NBC ditched it and I’m not suprised – of course, they didn’t promote it at all either. I think it told too much of reality in the United States. I’m hoping one of the cable channels will pick it up.
My favorite show…Give it a chance
What is wrong with nbc…best show on tv
Lynne,
Your comment is exactly what I was saying (a little to close to home?) it was one of the better shows on TV and Sunday of all days. People dictating the choices need to be replaced!! Yes, as you stated so well, WAKE UP FOR GOODNESS SAKES!!
Just finished a marathon of American Odyssey on netflix. REALLY upset to see a second season has been cancelled ! what is wrong with NBC ?? The acting and storyline are great….very entertaining and thought provoking. Just the way we like it.
NBC can’t seem to get it’s programming act together – been a problem for years. So how do we “customers” (viewers) react in a way that might matter? Turn the channel on its evening news programming, despite NBC’s good decision to promote Lester Holt to anchor. I plan to switch to ABC evening news in protest for the loss of American Odyssey – and enourage others to do the same. That will be of little concern to NBC but it’ll make me feel good!
Now I know I hate nbc….cancelled best new series on TV… Don’t you know ppl were taping it so they could watch it commercial-free one right after another? I am angry…another nbc show with no ending. Thanks a lot. You won’t hook us again.
Enjoyed American Odyssey! Best show on Sunday evening! Disappointed when I found out NBC has cancelled!
All the good shows get overlooked by the networks…what a shame we won’t be able to follow this odyssey!
I am furious with NBC’s decision! They should give this show another season…they will undoubtedly replace it with crap. I am SO disgusted with NBC.
Just read the comments to see if anyone noticed this series was whistleblowing over all the place. My greatest shock is how this series made it on primetime at all, especially NBC. Maybe testing the ignorance of the North American public, to ensure it is still intact. Silly me, I keep forgetting the 99% zombie (programmed sheep) populus will only have their opinions based upon entertainment values. No offense but if this show didn’t open your eyes to who/what is running this planet, you’re hopeless. Wake UP, wake up… WAKE UP!