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?
One of the smartest plots paired with brilliant acting in a very very long time, and it’s cancelled? I believe that the show was just hitting its stride with a very clear direction! I’m so used to seeing regular networks canceling good shows but not premium channels, time to cancel STARZ! I will use the savings to go commercial free on Hulu!
UNBELIEVABLE, an excellent plot line, GREAT writing and even better acting, what more could you ask for!!!!! Somebody PLEASE make a smart decision and keep this SERIES going!
Need season 3!
Need the third season!
SEASON 3 IS A MUST! DIDN’T EXPECT YANEK TO BE THE CARRIER OF THE VIRUS. SO NEEDS FURTHER EXPLANATION.
Succeeding in shopping a show around is about 1%. Don’t get your hopes up when they play this game with us, folks!
Omg. What the hell is wrong with you, Starz?
This show is soooooooo excellent, I couldn’t wait each week for the new episode.
Why do crap shows stay on forever and you cable companies give up on excellent shows!?
Game of Thrones is on at the same time. Of course you’re going to have lower ratings. Why didn’t you try changing nights!!!
Fer crissakes. Now Game of Thrones is off.
Don’t cancel it!!!! Please!!!!
This was a fabulous series. Smart, sexy, intelligent, and the characters highly unpredictable for a change. Actors superb!! God! For once we had a superb cast who excelled in every aspect. PLEASE, PLEASE bring Howard Silk back! Love him. Maybe PBS will pick it up if no one else will. Think the general public would really appreciate the talents of all invested in this wonderful and thought provoking series.
PLEASE keep this show on television! Counterpart is innovative and intelligent, and the show keeps the viewer riveted to the plot and eager for each episode. Counterpart is one the best programs on television.
Please keep this on the air!!! We need thinking shows!
Love this show! I’ll watch no matter what network they’re on.
Great show!! Starz starting to act like SyFy. Hope it is picked up but not a “pay to view” network.
Loved this show. Very disappointed they cancelled it. Hope amazon or Netflix picks it up
An excellent show. It is a pity that it was not re-newed. Let us hope it gets a reprieve on another network.
Great show – the most intelligent drama on TV right now. Someone please pick this up for the 3rd season!