Other than The Walking Dead, AMC doesn’t have any other unqualified hits that would be guaranteed renewal on broadcast network television. In fact, the cable network’s second highest performer is the prequel, Fear the Walking Dead, which always runs a distant second to the original, in the Nielsen ratings race. Suffice it to say, the network could use a big hit. Enter the Dietland TV show. Does this new series, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and UnREAL executive producer Marti Noxon have more staying power than the average dieter? Will Dietland be cancelled or renewed for season two on AMC? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An AMC comedy-drama, Dietland stars Joy Nash, Julianna Margulies, Robin Weigert, Adam Rothenberg, Tamara Tunie, Erin Darke, Rowena King, Will Seefried, Ricardo Davila, Tramel Tillman, Campbell Scott, Alanna Ubach, Kelly Hu, Marc Blucas, Ami Sheth, and Jen Ponton. The dark dramedy centers on Daisy Chain magazine ghostwriter, Plum Kettle (Nash). As this perpetual dieter starts to broaden her perspective on self-worth and feminism, someone starts taking out men who have been accused of sexual abuse and assault. Now Plum is caught between two worlds, while she is still trying to make sense or her own life.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
Note: If you’re not seeing the updated chart, please try reloading the page or view it here.
What do you think? Do you like the Dietland TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season on AMC?
9/20/18 update: AMC has cancelled Dietland so there won’t be a second season. Details here.
I marathon watched Dietland these past two weeks.
It is now probably my favorite show on t.v.
The acting is stellar and the storyline is so interesting and engaging as well.
My boyfriend now has joined me and has the same opinion. We love the show and can’t wait til next season.
It would be awful is the show is not renewed for another season!!
This show makes a mockery of actual feminist thought and activism in order to bandwagon onto #metoo, while simultaneously seeming like it’s set in 2008, not 2018. Also, the fantasy sequences are cringeworthy, student-film-bad. Bye bye.
Please, Renew Dietland!! These are controversial issues that need to be looked at and discussed by society and this show does that in a creative and enthralling way. This show is so relevant to our current political and societal situation and conditions. I think more marketing and advertising needs to be done to get the word our about this show! The title is a little misleading though once you watch the show you understand it.. but without watching the show it sounds like a dieting reality show or something. LOL.. It wasn’t until I read about the content of the… Read more »
I absolutely agree with your comment Ash.
I think if it were on another network it would get much more hype.
This is a deep, funny, unique shoe—one of the best things on television. Please please please keep it on the air!
Love this show!!!! It really makes one think, hoping it will come back
Very unique show..when it first started I wasn’t sure I wanted to watch, but glad I did…yes, it is a bit nutty, but it’s entertaining..please don’t cancel!
I think this show is so unique and quite funny at times..please don’t cancel..
To be continued absolutely!!! #fightclub ♀
Cancel it. The acting is great. The setting is perfect. However, the parts that stretch from reality to fantasy have ruined the show for me. I just fast-forward through these scenes. For example, the scene with the guy in a lion suit was beyond ridiculous. They spent most of that episode just showing her tripping out after she stopped taking her antidepressant. If this is a show about feminism and women empowerment, then what is wrong with someone taking care of their health? Mental health is part of your healthcare. The show actually managed to further stigmatize mental health and… Read more »
Shan, that tripping out/ lion scene I believe gave viewers an idea of what withdrawal can feel like. In fact, it was such an imaginative way to so.
I love this show. Great acting and captivating story line!
I have a visitor from Europe annually I want to watch this series since it’s really written plus acted well by the entire cast.
AMC- this is one of the most original, forward, ground breaking things on TV. Give it a chance. It must be renewed!!! I’m telling everyone about it. Give those of us watching season one a chance to tell people about it. Season two will knock it out of the park.
Yes!
I am spreading the word!
Love this show! So different than the run of the mill! Please renew!
This show blows my head apart about too many things without it going another season.
Needs to be renewed for 2nd season!