What’s going on over at EPIX? Recently, network boss Michael Wright spoke with Deadline about the future of the TV shows Berlin Station and The Contender.
A spy thriller, Berlin Station centers on a CIA agent (Richard Armitage) who goes to Berlin as an undercover officer to find a leak in the CIA. The cast also includes Rhys Ifans, Leland Orser, Michelle Forbes, and Richard Jenkins. Meanwhile, The Contender is a boxing competition series produced by Mark Burnett.
In the interview, Wright revealed EPIX is still looking over the viewership data before making a season four decision for Berlin Station:
We’re developing research so that we can tell which shows actually are creating the most viewer interest separate and apart from viewership. What I want to know is which show is creating conversations, which show is compelling somebody to subscribe or to a free trial, which show is compelling somebody to renew, and it takes a long time to get all that in and study it and know what it’s telling you.”
And what about The Contender? Wright sounds optimistic about another season, saying:
It did great. I thought it was beautifully produced. I think the question is, do we think that that format works best for our network and where we are going because I can’t stress it enough, it’s so beautifully produced and engaging. I think boxing is a really interesting sport and has a history of working on premium. We’re still talking to them about it that if we were to continue with that, what would it look like, how would it work?”
What do you think? Do you watch Berlin Station and/or The Contender? Do you want more seasons?
Berlin Station has been one of the most talked about programs around town in a long time.
My family would be crushed if the series was canceled!
We DVR each episode and watch them several times.
Please come back!!!
I also love it beats the Blacklist and other crime espionage shows. Waiting for season 4
We love Berlin Station and recommend it to all friends! Season 4 would be great! I hope that the viewing stats include indirect views – we have watched Berlin Station via HBO Nordic, which must have leased it from EPIX. EPIX is not available in Denmark 🙂
Love love love Berlin Station. Subscribe to Epix in order to watch it. Please give us a season 4.y
We’re all engrossed with Berlin Station. (We being myself, my husband, our son & even my hairdresser!) It evokes intense conversations and we eagerly await season 4 as we have been left hanging with too many unanswered questions.
I love the story line the characters are great each one brings something please renew another season
Berlin Station is one of the best espionage series on TV as it incorporates realistic events in international politics. Please extend the seies.
Save Berlin Station is as exciting as The Americans
I REALLY wish Berlin Station to return, even without Richard Armitage, although he was the original reason I started the show.
Berlin Station is an interesting and great show, and should return to airwaves. Like you Agi, I started to watch the show because of him too. He is so good looking.
Berlin Station is one of the best shows on Television very well acted written and produced
I watch Berlin Station and would subscribe to EPIX for it. It is one of the best shows on tv.
I watch Berlin Station from Nigeria and I love the show. I want it to be renewed.
I love Berlin Station and hope it wil be renewed
I love Berlin Station! Best thing on TV. It’s the reason I keep cable!
Love Berlin Station. Got caught in the first season. Perhaps one day the non cable to companies will produce shows like this.