Though the show’s creator had a five year plan, there won’t even be a third season for the Charles Manson drama on NBC. The network has cancelled low-rated period drama Aquarius.
Set in 1960s Los Angeles, Aquarius, revolves around the generational conflict between an experienced homicide detective (David Duchovny) and an idealistic undercover vice cop (Grey Damon). The rest of the cast includes Gethin Anthony, Emma Dumont, Claire Holt, Michaela McManus, Brian F. O’Byrne, Chance Kelly, Cameron Deane Stewart, and Madison Beaty.
The summer series represented a bit of an experiment for the peacock network. They released the entire first season online prior to its broadcast premiere. NBC started airing the episodes on television and then renewed it for a second season.
The network didn’t release the second season online ahead of its broadcast run but the ratings didn’t improve. On regular television, season one averaged a 0.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.79 million total viewers. Season two averaged a 0.34 rating with 1.76 million.
With such low ratings, the cancellation isn’t a surprise. During the TCA summer press tour, NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke was asked about the chances of the network renewing Aquarius for season three and she said, “I think that’s tough.”
The final two episodes of Aquarius, titled ” Mother Nature’s Son” and “I Will”, aired on Saturday, September 10th.
What do you think? Do you like the Aquarius TV show? Do you think that NBC should have cancelled it or renewed the series for a third season?
Bring it back brilliant show
The networks are stupid. Amazon should pick Aquarius up! This is a wonderfully original program.
I love Aquarius. They always cancel the best shows. What the heck are they thinking……..
I loved this show! Never should have canceled it!
Another excellent show sacrificed to the juvenile thirst for shallow reality glitz, werewolves, and comic book characters. Somebody please tell Netflix I’ll pay double the monthly fee if they’ll rescue Aquarius and a number of others like Murder In The First and Game of Silence, left swinging in the wind.
I thought it was great as it portrayed the style of dress, interior decorating style, cars and music as authentic. As someone mentioned it if they had stopped f—– around the schedule and it was anyone’s guess when the next episode would air maybe it would have had a higher following. There was a delay of six weeks at one point.
I loved it. Very disappointed that it’s been canceled. If had been aired continuously it would have kept more viewers.
I liked the show but sometimes moved too slow. I kept forgetting to watch season 2! Did they change the night it aired on?
Loved this show. They moved it around too much. The last shows were on POP Wish it had a third season.
Loved this show!! Netflix. Please pick it up!!
I really loved the show. Netflix finish the next 3 seasons please!!!!!
Enjoy the show! Hope it will continue..however!
Never heard of this show until I found it on Netflix about a month ago. Obviously NBC didn’t put much promo into it. Binge watched it all. Would love to see Netflix produce new eps..
NBC didn’t do right by this show at all. They totally dropped the ball here…*surprise. I thought the script and story was just picking up steam too and really getting good. The acting was incredible. SHame on you once again NBC
Fantastic show! Hoping Netflix will pick it up. I don’t think this show was properly promoted.