Starz is saying goodbye to Counterpart. Deadline reports the network has cancelled the TV show after two seasons.
The sci-fi drama centers on a low-level bureaucrat, Howard Silk (J.K. Simmons), who toils away in relative obscurity at a United Nations spy outfit based in Berlin, Germany. The cast also includes Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nicholas Pinnock, Nazanin Boniadi, and Sara Serraiocco.
A Look at the Ratings:
It’s not entirely surprising that Starz has cancelled Counterpart. The series has taken a major dip in the ratings during it second season. So far, the show is earning an average rating of .04 in the 18-49 demo and only 225,00 viewers. That’s a nearly 50% drop in the ratings since season one.
However, while Counterpart won’t continue on Starz, there is still some hope for fans. According to Deadline, the show’s producer is shopping it around to other networks.
What do you think? Have you seen Counterpart? Do you want a third season?
OMG I’M SO DISAPPOINTED. I LOVE THIS SHOW AND MY HUSBAND AND I WERE ALREADY COMING UP WITH POSSIBLE TWISTS. I REALLY HOPE YOU RECONSIDER OR FIND ANOTHER NETWORK. I’D HATE TO SEE IT END.
This is my husband and my favorite show! It is well acted and produced. I hope another network picks it up. I find it hard to believe that the masses would not love this show. It is one of the best series on tv.
Is recorded or streamed viewings counted in the ratings? I watch the show weekly via streamed viewing. Im sure there are many others who view the show as I do. Especially since cable is dwindling. I hope there is a way to estimate our viewing of the show to add to the rating numbers. It is a Great show! I thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to seeing it every week. I hope it wont be cancelled and another network is found for Season 3.
WTF maybe it’s to intelligent for the masses
Counterpart is a great show. Reminiscent of Fringe, Lost and several others. It stimulates the brain and rewards we, the viewer’s speculation. I hope someone picks it up for Season 3 at least.
This show is fantastic! You never know what’s next, well acted, original, thought provoking. Please find another network to produce this show!
Outstanding Series, Acting! Much more to explore! I do hope it gets picked up elsewhere for another season! Kudos showrunners and actors!
I absolutely LOVE this show! I look forward to seeing it and can’t believe it’s been cancelled. Please bring this series back!!!
Hate to see Counterpart go. Hope Netflix or Amazon will pick it up.
What terrible news! Counterpart was an intelligent, well written show with fabulous actors and producers. I am really hoping another TV network picks the show up and does better by it. I agree that the wait between seasons was way too long–Game of Thrones can do this by season 8, but most shows can’t sustain that long a wait to continue the storyline. Plus, I don’t think Starz really advertised it well. I get so disgusted with networks that don’t give a show a chance to build an audience–they don’t care about investing in a quality show, and have unrealistic… Read more »
I loved this show.. it is well written, and keeps you interested. I hope it gets brought to another network. I want to see how this is meant to end.. !
Definitely be watching 3rd season.
I just cannot believe that quality shows are the ones that get cancelled!! Counterpart is intelligent, wonderfully written and acted. It’s a show we look forward to watching weekly and can’t wait for the next season. I hope they can find a network that isn’t quite as short sighted to continue on.
Yes , I would like a season 3 , love the show . Howard And Emily Silk and the rest of the characters. Need more Counterpart !!!!
Sad. This was and intelligent, well written and well acted show. I actually kept my starz subcription because of it. I think the ridiculously long break between seasons had a lot to do with its demise. Oh well, nothing left for me on starz. Hopefully another service will pick it up, but I won’t hold my breath. I don’t think there are enough intelligent people left in this country to support a show like this. To all the folks involved with this show, be proud. You did a great job.
I also kept Starz because of Counterparts and Outlander. Very disappointing. Hope they reconsider this decision