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?
You left us hanging! The acting was phenomenal and yet you cancelled it. Funny how all we are left with is “reality” shows and shows that are totally ridiculous
Bring it back anything with David Ducovny we all will watch!! Duh
Don’t stations realize these days ratings mean nothing? People LIKE to wait and watch shows on Netflix or other ways so the entire season can be watched. Horrible they keep cancelling such great tv shows.
BooooI thought it was a se done provacstive series. Want a seaso 3!!!
Bring it back. It was really interesting. Great show!!!
bring it back!
I hope NBC will reconsider their decision on the cancellation of the tv show of Aquarius.
One of my favorite shows to watch.
Just started watching Aquarius on Netflix and I love it.. Can’t understand why ratings were so low. SOOOOOO disappointed it was cancelled. Hope someone reconsiders.
This is my favorite program and I really looked forward to watching each week. I am sorry to hear that it will not be renewed. NBC should think twice about cancelling this show, it is one of the best they have.
I REALLY enjoyed the show and looked forward to watching every week. LA and the ’60s both interest me and shows involving Manson also.
I enjoyed the show and the actors were great. NBC should rethink this decision. Move it to on demand if necessary.
I can’t believe they canceled this show.
I thought this was a great show, I’m highly disappointed that it has been cancelled.
Unfortunately this show should have never been on Broadcast tv it should have been given three seasons minimum on cable or on demand like Amazon. The problem with Broadcast TV is that you cant be as gritty. The Olympics didnt help either. I also expect the political messages in the show both angered Lefties who supported Manson and praised him till he made Pro-White statements and the Heroin stoyline with the CIA who is presently bringing in oodles of heroin from Afghanistan just like they did in Vietnam made for uneasy feelings. Screw you NBC you made a butchery out… Read more »
Yes exactly Netflix should pick it up..and it will be a hit again!!
I agree! Why has Netflix stopped picking up some of the bests hows and taking on more that are ridiculous
So sorry this is cancelled. I really enjoyed the characters and the story line.