Tonight marks the season finale of Gang Related on FOX. It’s been a season of twists and turns but have the ratings been strong enough for the show to be renewed for a second season — or will it be cancelled instead?
On Gang Related, a police detective (Ramon Rodriguez) is torn between his allegiance to his job and co-workers and the gang and crime family that raised him. The cast also includes Terry O’Quinn, RZA, Jay Hernandez, Sung Kang, Inbar Lavi, Cliff Curtis, and Shantel VanSanten.
The series debuted at the end of May to a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.94 million viewers. That was a poor showing right out of the gate and, over the course of the season, the ratings have gotten even worse. Last week’s episode installment hit a new low with a 0.6 demo rating and just 2.01 million viewers.
The season’s averaged a 0.8 rating with 2.56 million. Compared to the network’s other summer shows, Gang Related is performing well behind MasterChef, 24, Hotel Hell, and So You Think You Can Dance.
Though expectations are lower for summer series, it’s highly unlikely that FOX will want to renew Gang Related for a second season. The ratings are just too low — and they’ve essentially been getting worse week after week. More than likely, the execs will roll the dice and try a new program next year.
But, what do you think? Should Gang Related be cancelled or renewed for a second season? If you ran the network, what would you do?
UPDATE: FOX has cancelled Gang Related after one season.
Best show of the summer!! Please bring it back!
Please renew this great show!! The cast is fantastic also.
Please renew the show for a second season.
This show is awesome – please renew!
Noooooooo… Please don’t cancel the show, it was a little over the top but just tone it down a bit. Can’t leave us with the suspense of what will happen next…
Please renew for a second season!! Best show ever!!
Please renew this series. This show is full of suspense and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has a great story line and a cast that delivers every episode. I know it didn’t recieve the ratings you would have liked but give it a second chance , bring it back in January during the time were cool weather will possibly bring more people inside instead out enjoying the summer nights.
I really hope they don’t cancel it! It’s probably the best show of the summer! It’s really good and always keeps me on my toes! DONT CANCEL IT
Why would it say season finale on all the promos not series finale… I thought it was done too but if they pulled a stunt like that it’s dispicable. There’s ever a promo w tio that says SEASON 1 FINALE. So I think that pretty much confirms they’re gonna give them another season if they give it a lead it can succeed. It should have been Mondays w 24.
Please renew!
Oh please renew for season 2!!! This show is amazing just needs to be promoted more. Best series this summer! I can’t wait to see what happens. Please don’t let the fans down!
Show ROCKS! Please bring a season 2—you cant leave us hanging!
Show is great, lots of action and suspense. If ratings are low the network should look at the PR and do more. Look at the day of the week and consider maybe changing the day…are the other shows doing better on specific days? I enjoy the show and would watch in a heartbeat.
Great show please don’t cancel. Season 2 is a must
It’s a wonderful show!!!! Hope they keep the show going,. Can’t wait for season 2.