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.
I would hate to see “Gang Related”
We looked forward to watching Gang Related weekly and will be disappointed if cancelled.
Story line was good and could continue on with the way the season finale ended. Please renew it.
I agree – great show; enjoyed much more than I thought. a great surprise ending for season 1; look foward to season 2 –
I hope they renew Gang Related for a second season. The twist with Javier being behind Jessica’s murder and framing the Metas is genius. Ryan needs to do what he does best – be a cop and bring down the Metas AND the Acosta families. I would love to see him get the chance to do this in the next season and prove to himself and to everyone else that he’s a good guy. I’d like to see more on V’s HIV diagnosis, as well as her Russian brother in jail. And why is her partner’s sister an invalid and… Read more »
Love the show, brings me back to New York Undercover Days. Finally something good again, please don’t cancel!
This show definately needs to be renewed for a second season. It has a great cast, with no shortage of awesome scripting and plot twists. There’s still scope to explore the other task members lives in more detail.
Gang related is great show and cast as well and the way it ended there has to be a season 2
Finally a GREAT show that’s not reality!!! I have a hard time believing that the crap reality shows of dancing and cooking are beating out Gang Related!! Seems like every show I get hooked on latley gets cancelled. Please don’t cancel it. Try a different time slot maybe?
Love the show….only show this summer i had to see. Needs more advertising. hope it comes back!
I really enjoyed the show, something new and different, If I were the Network I would try one more season and go from there…….its very unfortunate for the cast and the viewers who actually were into watching it every week!
I would love to see what more could come out of the gang wars.
Awesome show one of the best, I never heard of the show until I logged on Hulu which sucks because of the commercial breaks. Fox need to advertise this show more it’s a hit, great narrative and actors. The Season 1 finale was a bit off and weird but I’m not writing it. So FOX, advertise the show send to NETFLIX for no commercials and I guarantee millions more viewers. No one watches cable anymore to many reality shows, get with the program (stream).
Awesome site one of the best, I never heard of the site until I logged on Hulu which sucks because of the commercial breaks. Fox need to advertise this shots it’s a hit, great narrative and actors. The season 1 finale was a bit off and weird but I’m not writing it. So FOX, advertise the show send to NETFLIX for no commercials and I guarantee millions more viewers. No one watches cable anymore to many reality shows, get with the program (stream).
Season 2. Awesome show.
GR is an incredible show that shows the nuances of all sides – nobody’s entirely good or bad. I watch few network shows anymore – most of the network offerings are garbage (except 24 of course), but this show hooked me from Episode 1. I’m glad I took a chance on it. PLEASE bring us a Season 2!
Gang related is the best show on TV since 24. Fox would indeed b stupid not to renew.