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?
I just finished watching the 2 seasons on Netflix and I can’t believe this was cancelled. The show needs to be brought back. Maybe Netflix should revive it.
I would like to see what the next 3 seasons would go. Just wish what was fact and what was fiction…
loved aquarius. they canceled it just when it was reaching the climax.
Sounds like another Bloodline.Idiots!
I just watched the series and loved it… wish they would finish the story! What a let down
I just finished the series in Netflix and it was brilliant. I can’t believe they had low ratings, I would love to see more!
This needs at least another season
Third season please!!!!
I saw the first two seasons on Netflix and liked the series allot, great acting by the cast especially David D. I was looking forward to the next season.. Why the show was low rated is beyond me but I would bet it doesn’t appeal to a younger generation who never experienced the decade of the 60’s. there are worse shows by far that are still on the air.
It should definitely be renewed. It is a good show