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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?
Loved the series. Bring on season four. Josh needs to use the new tech shield and save the world
One of my favorite shows but that being said like many futuristic programs they just abrutly end with no real or confusing seasons finales. I hate a good show that has no ending and yet it is happening more often, please stop and at least finish for those who did enjoy !!!
They could have at least added a final episode to wrap up the story. I would have watched a season 4, 5, etc. and would have recommended this series to others. After watching all three seasons, it’s very disappointing to leave many plots unfinished!
They could at least give us a 2 hr final episode to tie it up.
It’s very disappointing that this series was canceled without a proper ending! Come on Netflix- save this show like you saved Designated Survivor! Colony is a much better show!
I watched the first and second seasons of Colony when they first aired but due to another cable bill increase had to wait to watch the third season on Netflix. Maybe USA should have factored the trend of customers getting rid of cable and not being able to access the USA network into their decision. I’ve been waiting for the fourth season and just found out the show was cancelled. I’m very disappointed. I’d really like to know how the story ends!
I love this show. I LOVE this show. Ever since “Lost” Josh Holloway has been one of my favorite actors of all time. He portrayed the part of Will so perfectly. And Sarah Callies, although I’ve seen her in “the walking dead” and “Prisonbreak” I expected seeing them together to be awkward, I was wrong. This was one of the most well put together series of all time. It always kept you wondering and waiting and on edge. Season 3, despite the bad ratings and low views, was phenomenal as the other 2, if not better. I am so disappointed… Read more »
Please bring this show back! I love it & I’ve got to see I think to the end of the story!
I watched Colony from the beginning, and as I sit here now typing out this reply, it is May 2019. Just caught up on season 3 on dvr. I knew the show was cancelled, but man, what a disappointment that this show had to end this way. I enjoyed it while it lasted.
I just watched the last episode of season 3 last night on Netflix. I was excited b/c I thought the way it ended there was sure to be a season 4, now I read this!!!! OMG I love this show! This sucks big time! Someone pick it up and keep it going!! I am angry as hell!!
I really love the series I wish there was more seasons I would watch every episode I definitely agree it’s up there with the 100 I hope you decide to bring it back please do it’s one of my best shows I’ve seen yet
Very disappointed it ended just like that. I would like to see a season 4 or at least a movie to wrap it all up like what was done with the T.V. show Firefly.
Great show. Was looking forward to more seasons. Very dissappointed!
Definitely enjoyed this series i hope they reconsider to show more seasons! Hands down one of my favorite shows
Hands down one of the best plots and story lines out there. Is neck and neck with The 100.
Could have gotten me to watch another 5 seasons easy.