Last night, FOX aired the Gracepoint finale which wrapped up the mystery of who killed Danny Solano. What’s next?
Gracepoint begins when a young boy is found dead on an idyllic beach in the small northern California town of Gracepoint. The tragedy and media frenzy soon turns neighbor against neighbor as the police try to figure out what happened. The cast includes David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Michael Peña, Virginia Kull, Madalyn Horcher, Kendrick Sampson, Nick Nolte, Jacki Weaver, Kevin Rankin, Sarah-Jane Potts, Stephen Louis Grush, Kevin Zegers, Jessica Lucas, and Nikolas Filipovic.
As fans know all too well, the ratings for Gracepoint have been very poor all season. It looked like the network might pull the series — or at least ship it to Saturday nights — but FOX let all 10 episodes run on Thursday nights.
Gracepoint was billed as a “limited series” but that designation doesn’t seem to mean too much these days. If a show is a ratings success, networks will find a way to keep a show going. If it’s a bomb, limited series or not, a show’s going to be cancelled.
In a recent interview, showrunner Anya Epstein said that last night’s episode wasn’t intended to be a series finale. Broadchurch (the UK show that Gracepoint is based on) was renewed for a second season and the feeling was that Gracepoint could return as well.
Epstein notes, “It was not meant to be self-contained and we have a lot of ideas and a lot of excitement about where it could go. It remains to be seen whether we’ll get a chance to actually do that. It doesn’t seem terribly likely at the moment.”
Since Gracepoint is all-but guaranteed to be cancelled, hopefully the writers will share what they had in mind for season two at some point in the future.
UPDATE: FOX has officiually cancelled the series but…
What do you think? Would you watch a second season of Gracepoint? Were you satisfied with the finale?
Yes I would definitely watch a second season of gracepoint would like to see what would happen from here.
To start off – I am a HUGE fan of Broadchurch. I watched 2 episodes on a plane ride, went home and purchased the series on Amazon. I thought the story was brilliant and the acting was amazing. I was happy that it was renewed for season 2. I could only watch Gracepoint up until the 3rd episode. I think that I was poisoned by the Broadchurch series, and felt letdown. I’m glad to see some of the spoilers that there was a twist at the end of Gracepoint – but I’ll just binge watch it either on Netflix/Amazon/Hulu whoever… Read more »
I like this show I would certainly watch season 2.
Many on social media that watched Broadchurch have put Gracepoint down. I thought it was well scripted, the guessing element was a nail biter, and it was one of the best new shows. The finale’s twist was well put together, and it made for a great finale. I look forward to a second season.
FANTASTIC series! FOX will be making a huge mistake if they cancel Season II of Gracepoint. I loved the last few seconds, when the expression on Det. Miller’s face reveals that she is torn between ignoring or taking the call from Det. Carver. She realizes that Carver knows Tom was involved in Danny’s death, and she is struggling with her natural instinct is to protect her child. Quite the dilemma for a woman with such a strong moral compass.
I love, love, love this drama. I was on the edge of my seat every week, and I would start chomping at the bit Friday night in anticipation of next Thursday night. I would love to see a second season of Gracepoint. There’s more to the story. Please bring it back for season 2.
This is my first time commenting on a show, but PEASE bring Gracepoint back for another season. It is so good!
I thought it was a very riveting and heart wrenching show, Anna Gunn one again brings a stunning preformance. I really don’t know why ratings were so low. I would most definitely watch a second season no mater what night it’s on. I DVR everything anyway! Please let the writers show us what they have up thier sleeves for season two.
Santa Clarita, CA
My wife and I both really like the show—never miss it and would like to have it back next year—if not it WILL be missed—thank you only if it comes back other wise I may just quit watching FOX
Absolutely loved this show. The acting was tremendous. The final episode was shocking and I found myself talking to the television. I am not sure why the ratings were so low, as I think it was terrific!
I love the show please bring it back
Please bring gracepoint back for another season.I’m really curious to see where it goes from here.I would definitely watch season 2.
One of the Best shows this season. Please bring it back for season two
I would watch Gracepoint for a 2ed season as long as David Tennant comes back too!! I love his work!!
We love Gracepoint! We would definitely watch another
Season. Reminds us of “The Killing”