The Animals TV show has never earned big ratings for HBO, but thus far it has escaped the extinction of cancellation, and now it’s back for a third season. Is it too late for the Duplass Brothers’ series to attract a bigger audience? Will Animals be cancelled or renewed for season four on HBO? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An animated adult comedy, Animals features the critters that live in (and off of) the Big Apple. The HBO voice cast includes Phil Matarese, Mike Luciano, who voice several characters. The third season unfolds in a human-less, post-apocalyptic New York City and blends live-action with animated segments.
Animals‘ season three guest stars include: Awkwafina, Bob Balaban, Tom Bergeron, Kate Berlant, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Neil Casey, Marcia Clark, Dinosaur, Jr., Steve Dildarian, Edie Falco, Jon Gabrus, David Harbour, Jared Harris, Mary Holland, Jameela Jamil, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Jane Kaczmarek, Lucy Liu, Carol Kane, Johnny Knoxville, Lauren Lapkus, John Leguizamo, Donna Lewis, Natasha Lyonne, Anthony Mackie, Tatiana Maslany, Demi Moore, Moby, Tracy Morgan, John Mulaney, Princess Nokia, Aparna Nancherla, Tom Noonan, Soledad O’Brien, Cheri Oteri, Randall Park, Mel Rodriguez, Spencer Rothbell, Paul Rust, Amanda Seales, Michael Sheen, Aisha Tyler, Jacob Tremblay, and Joe Wengert.
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For comparisons: The second season of Animals on HBO averaged a 0.08 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 240,000 viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Animals TV series? Should this HBO TV show be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
*10/17/18 update: HBO has cancelled the Animals series so there won’t be a fourth season. Details here.
I rly hope HBO decides on a S4. Lots of loyal fans of this show out there. Either way, they gave us all a great ending!