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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?
I can’t believe they cancelled the show. We loved the story line and it had great possibilities to go on for much more. A movie should be made to finish the show properly for the huge fan base!!!
Oh please give us Season 4! I loved this series and Josh Galloway in it !
I am watching Colony reruns and I am shocked that they canceled this program. The storyline I excellent and the acting is top rate. Any chance of anyone renewing it?
I truly would love to watch the forth season of colony. To be honest I didn’t think it was going to be any good. I didn’t even know it Involve In Terrestrials Terrestrials, aliens. I kept just passing it. And then finally I ran out on what to watch. So I gave colony a try. And fell in love with Will. I hated that he sacrificed himself, but that’s what a good father doses. So yes. I need to see what happens next.
Wish they would have at least completed with a season 4 so they could conclude the story. Hate it when they leave you hanging.
Please make season 4
I loved Colony it should be renewed for season 4 it sucked how it ended. Too much left unfinished with unanswered questions. I thought USA had more integrity to do a better job with completing a series.
One of the bezlst series i saw sinds the walking dead and the end is not complete. Netfli x fix this please
Want a season 4
The Colony was outstandingly brilliant writing. The casting was superlative and the concept was expertly brought to life. The way it ended sucked and does a serious disservice to the writers the cast the crew and the fans. I hope somebody will have the foresight to pick it up and continue it on. Joss is an excellent main Character and notably, a producer as well. I appeal to him to get back in the game somehow
Colony was an excellent show and I’m completely disappointed with its cancellation! I was so hoping that Netflix, who is now running the show, would take it up and continue on with a Season 4; however, I currently see no evidence of that! ☹️ I am female and 74 years old. This show reached out to and grabbed viewers across a large spectrum of ages!
I so enjoyed this series, even just rewatched the series, and was crushed to see it end on such a cliff hanger..of course, i love syfy, josh holloway and sarah wayne callies, and the acting was superb…so sad.
Any chance Amazon, Netflix et al could pick it up, like done with Expanse?
Love the show. USA was dumb to drop it
Very sad to see it end !!!!!
I loved the show.I just researched its return to find out it’s cancelled.The numbers let me down again,