Conviction TV show on ABC: canceled or season 2? (release date) - canceled TV shows

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Can Hayley Atwell find a hit TV series? Has the Conviction TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news and this page has been created as a dedicated place to track the status of season two. You can bookmark this page or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?

What’s This TV Show About?

Airing on the ABC television network, Conviction follows attorney Hayes Morrison (Hayley Atwell), the daughter of a former President, as she gets “blackmailed” into joining the Conviction Integrity Unit. It’s an NYC department that re-examines cases when there is suspicion of wrongful conviction. The rest of the cast includes Eddie Cahill, Shawn Ashmore, Merrin Dungey, Emily Kinney, Manny Montana, and Daniel Franzese.

Season One Ratings

Season one is averaging a 0.65 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.58 million viewers. Compare its performance against the other ABC TV shows we’re tracking.

O F F I C I A L S T A T U S

On May 12, 2017, Conviction was officially cancelled by ABC.
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Telly’s Take

Hayley Atwell was charming in Marvel’s Agent Carter but the ratings were lousy and the series was cancelled. I think the network was hoping that her fans would help make Conviction a hit. Unfortunately, the ratings were low to start and they’ve gotten much worse. ABC didn’t order any more episodes beyond the initial 13 episode order. That, combined with the terrible ratings, means that it’s very doubtful that Conviction will survive to see a second season. Unfortunately, we may not get official word from ABC until May. My condolences. Better luck next time, Ms. Atwell.
5/12 update: ABC has officially cancelled Conviction after one season. Details here.

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52 Comments on "Conviction: Has the ABC TV Show Been Cancelled or Renewed for Season Two?"

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Maria Myers

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This series was a definite improvement on the usual programing. I will definitely be sorry to see this one be cancelled.

Debra Pichanick

I loved Conviction. It is was a very smart, interesting ,well acting show. The concept the show is such a wonderful change from the regular courtroom prosecuting drams. The production of Conviction is an excellent example of what a very intelligent show should be. What a great loss it would be if, Conviction is cancel.

reese

Actually, while I loved Atwood in her Marvel role, I think she way over-played the bad girl routine on Conviction. She over-acted and completely went over the top as a vixen and it was totally unbelievable, an accusation which might should lie at the feet of the writers, though he laid it on so thick it was intolerable to watch at times.

Mark

Networks simply don’t give shows time to find an audience. For “word of mouth” to get around and let others know “hey this is a good show, watch it”! It was smart, made you think, gave us “moral quandaries” to mull over in our minds, showed the leads as real people w/interesting real life flaws, problems & self destructive behaviors. I looked forward each week to seeing it! Another one bites the dust though, no matter how much it’s wrong, stupid, a waste of ABC’s time, money and efforts. They did even worse to “Time after Time” recently, a late… Read more »

Excellent observation, Mark. My sentiments entirely! This is especially true of any thought-provoking, intelligent, “brain required”, cerebral shows which actually have a plot and are well-thought-out and driven by genius writers. So few brilliant shows….so much garbage!

Lizjaks

ABC you suck. You seem to live for reruns of previously aired programs and whenever there is something good and only just getting be ibfo you you pull a stunt like this. Come on!!

Such a shame, I thought this was great!!

Margaret Craft

What is wrong with ABC. Everytime there is a great show on they cancel after the first season. They’ve done this with several great shows.

Selly

Please renew for Season 2

Sherry Nolan

I really like this show. Many people binge watch as I just did. Don’t the networks take this into account? Please bring it back. Good idea and good story line.