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The struggle (and story) of the Bowman family ends tonight. The Colony TV show has been cancelled after three seasons but, would you have watched more episodes and a fourth season? Should it have been dropped?
A USA Network sci-fi drama, Colony stars Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies, Tory Kittles, Peter Jacobson, and Alex Neustaedter. The story unfolds in the near-future, in a world where citizens are under military occupation by the Colony Transitional Authority, as part of a large extraterrestrial invasion. Former FBI agent Will Bowman (Holloway) and wife Katie (Callies) were raising their daughter and two sons in Los Angeles, but were separated from the younger boy during the invasion and did everything they could to get him back. The third season kicked off six months after the season two finale, with Will and Katie rebuilding their family in the world beyond the walls. They begin a journey during which they uncover the truth behind the occupation. Once again, this family finds themselves having to choose sides.
The show debuted in January 2016 and got off to a positive start with a 0.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.36 million viewers. The series lost some steam over the course of the season. The first year averaged a 0.38 rating with 1.13 million and it was renewed for a second season.
Season two of Colony launched in January 2017 and the 13 episodes ended up averaging a 0.26 demo rating with 814,000 viewers. Compared to season one, that was down by 31% in the demo and 28% in viewership. Still, Colony was renewed for a third year even before the season two finale aired.
USA didn’t start running season three until May 2018. Thus far, the third season has averaged a 0.17 demo rating with 672,000 viewers. Compared to last year, that’s down by 36% and 18%, respectively.
Colony is currently one of USA Network’s lower-rated scripted series but, other shows aren’t doing that much better. While it’s not a complete surprise that USA cancelled Colony, they could have easily renewed it to wrap up the story with a final season. Unfortunately, they opted to end the series after three seasons and 36 episodes.
What do you think? Do you think that USA should have cancelled the Colony TV show? Should the series have been renewed for a fourth (and final) season or, is season three a good place to end it?
Yes. I definitely would have watched Season 4. Bring it on!
It an alert not to watch any more series from USA, until they are finished. after 3 seasons with fill up ( low cost episodes) they should have made an ending on the 3rd season.
Devastated by the news. Feels like SUCH a let down to know that we will never actually see this man v. ET battle USA had been setting up and teasing us towards for 3 seasons and now right as we approach the precipice of our hero Will Bowman making the ultimate sacrifice to leave his family (and Earth) to fight for the survival of human kind, they pull the curtain on us. I think Netflix should purchase the rights and make at least a final 4th season with their budget and marketability as well as binging options I believe it… Read more »
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I’m really sad and mad that Colony has been canceled . I love shows like this. I can’t believe this is it. I recorded it so I would never miss it. I really looked forward to watching it every week . What a BUMMER for all of us who were real fans. Thanks for just leaving us hanging……??????
Colony was an excellent show. Yeah, it’s ratings may have slipped in the last two seasons, but it had so many things going for it for example: the story line although confusing to some at the start, it started to really come together nicely. Also, its fan base is much more solid than USA thinks. I personally don’t have the time to watch it like I would, but I always DVR’d it and watched it later. Maybe many others did that and hurt its ratings, I don’t know. Besides, I loved watching it and then rewinding it and dissecting the… Read more »
I know its a cable show but as you can tell it had its following and I am part of that. Would I watch another season. Hell yeah. We gotta see what happens to Will and the kids. Bring it back for a finale.
I would definitely watch season 4. It is needed to wrap up the story.
I think that Colony should have went 7 seasons before a finale season
I think colony should have went 7 seasons before a finale season.
It was one of my favorite shows and wasn’t similar to any other show on right now. I am very disappointed that it has ended. If a show has to be cancelled, the least they can do is give it a proper ending, not just cut it off. They did that with Nashville, but luckily another station picked it up and gave it a decent ending.
I liked the show storyline. Sad to hear it was canceled and the way it ended left it open for another season. Its all in how you see the storyline/plot. Hoping someone else picks up the show I know it happens sometimes.
I cannot believe that you have just taken Colony off with no ending. We have been watching since the beginning. I kept asking my husband did we miss the ending? USA Network should be ashamed of itself!!!
So disappointed that Colony is cancelled. I thought the storyline was quite good….the intrigue and the political elements added dimension to the story. This show should not be cancelled – there are other shows staying that cannot compare to the quality of this show. Its also so annoying when the network makes a decision esp when we are mid story and u are leaving those folks that watched your show hanging.. not cool
So we finally get the moment we’ve waited for and boom, they pull the rug out from under us! I resent this so much. They should have at least wrapped it up in a final battle to give it closure. Why disappoint your loyal fans? This really stinks!
DITTO
I agree!