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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 think most people lost interest as you never really ever see or come close to the “aliens”. A major part of the story that is never really a part of the story is kind of like tantric story telling. No surprise this show has “LOST” blood in it.
It seems more and more that this style of writing is making it’s appearance. Story telling at it’s laziest. Mystery camouflaged by lack of presence.
Seriously? If you’re going to cancel, at least do t leave us hanging! You left it with the whole Bowmen family separated and Allen Snyder still alive! No closure! Not cool!
So disappointed the show was shifted to 10pm then cancelled! The story line is solid and should be given the opportunity to resolve. Will really miss The Colony.
I had to hunt for it (starting in January when I expected S3 to start). Info wasn’t available, even on the network’s web site, until very close to the start of new episodes. No wonder views dropped off; if even dedicated fans couldn’t find info, what hope was there for anybody else? If they were going to cancel it, I wish they had given the crew enough notice to at least do a *little* wrapping up, instead of giving us yet another series that ends unsatisfyingly on a cliffhanger (because they planned for another season). If not another season, how… Read more »
THIS show needs to be picked up by someone! Leaving loyal fans hanging isnt right! Its a great story with so manu questions. They renew a horrible show like “Shooter” but boot Colony! Doing this to fans is just as bad as HBO cancelling Deadwood! Plus this show wasnt properly promoted!
It was a great show they shouldn’t cancel it or at least have a fourth season
I am very disappointed, a fourth season would have been welcome
Same thing again! Good (smart and serious) show has cancelled, when ****** ones (stupid and typical entertainment crap, like Killjoys) still renewed. What is wrong with audience???
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If the show was going to be cancelled, they really should’ve given us a finale that gives viewers some kind of closure. It’s a shame that they didn’t.
Connie was a great show from the very start. I can’t believe that USA just cancelled it. I hope another network will pick it up. The last episode needs a lot of answers and to just drop it Without knowing what’s going to happen really sucks. there are a lot of unanswered questions and situations he just can’t drop it Like you did. God I hope another Network picks it up to great show the writing is excellent and I really like the people in it.
We need season 4 colony
https://www.change.org/p/carlton-cuse-for-any-streaming-service-to-pick-up-the-cancelled-usa-series-colony
If anyone is interested in signing my petition it is to get a streaming service to continue the COLONY series. I’m sure we are all tired of having shows canceled on us and being left wanting a conclusion. So let’s do something about it!
#continueCOLONY
Well done Aaron K. There are two other petitions and a gofundme campaign for a drone flyover and other publicity materials. Links below. Please, sign, share and put on your campaign page as updates.
https://savecolony.org
https://www.change.org/p/bring-colony-back-for-season-4
https://www.gofundme.com/SaveColony
I have mine too and the 2 I found.
Please repost on facebook and Twitter!! Petition: Stop taking our Scifi shows! Save Colony NOW!
https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/954/703/871/
And…
https://chn.ge/2M84dBZ
And…
https://chn.ge/2M9HZPU via @Change
https://chn.ge/2M84dBZ
I think the show should have been advertised better.Most people just didn’t know it was back on.
Very disappointed that this has been cancelled. At least have a fourth season to finalize the series.
Tired of investing my time into a show only to have it cancelled with no resolution to the storyline…Fans deserve a final season!
I agree that the fans should get a 4th season to finalized the series.