Last year, Helix did pretty well in the ratings so Syfy renewed it for a second season. Will the ratings rise or fall this time around? Cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.
A thriller series, Helix follows a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to the Arctic. They find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that could decide the future of humankind. The cast includes Billy Campbell, Kyra Zagorsky, Mark Ghanimé, Jordan Hayes, Neil Napier, Matt Long, Steven Weber, Jim Thorburn, and Christina Rosato.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood 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.
4/29 update: Syfy has cancelled this series after two seasons. Details here.
Final season averages: 0.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 560,000 total viewers.
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For comparisons: The first season of Helix averaged a 0.5 rating in the demo with 1.39 million viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Helix TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a third season?
We watched Helix season 1 and our favorite scenes were between Hiroyuki Sanada and Kyra Zagorsky. We were sad to only have two episodes with the two of them this season,I thought those scenes were the most compelling. Hiroyuki Sanada was the best thing about this show by far and he got zero character development this season. Bummed..I have to wonder what the writers and producers of this show are thinking by wasting their most talented cast member like that.
On HELIX – on SyFy – Will it be Returning for Season 3? With ratings low and many not so loyal fans not watching anymore due to the new season, will it keep going… Spread this word if you love this show. Use #Helixkeepitgoing Helix is one of my favorite shows. From the very first episode of season 1, I was already heavily addicted to it. For all of those complaining about this new season (season 2) and how different and confusing it is, is it really? It really is no different from the first, just a lot of new… Read more »
Helix is one of my favorite shows. From the very first episode of season 1, I was already heavily addicted to it. For all of those complaining about this new season (season 2) and how different and confusing it is, is it really? It really is no different from the first, just a lot of new additions and new settings. I mean, it is a SyFy show, it is weird. The first season was weird, what’s so different about this season? If you are a true fan of this show, then you know what is going on, you know why… Read more »
I think the second season can get confusing but watching the encore gives me a better look at what is going on. I think expecting it to be like season 2 is what makes people feel like it could have been better. I personally love season two just as much as season 1. Season two is full of plot twists and unexpected awesomeness! You need to follow really closely. I can see that they are building excitement by showing us two different scenes. The time flipping is slightly similar to the jumps in other shows and movies that have had… Read more »
Mix totally unlikeable characters…add a boring script moving at a glacial pace = cancellation.
Season one was soooo utterly ridiculously flawed and not in a FUN campy way that the creator was going for. This is writing of the POOREST KIND! Some of the WORST Mis-cast, and terrible acting performances I’ve seen. If you like this…. you will love Scorpion on Fox. Both of these are shows where you MUST dis-engage your brain to swallow the illogical and un-scientific methods that the “CDC” officers purport to follow. I thought the initial premise was great I’m going to make a joke about it next but it was fine, had GREAT potential in the hands of… Read more »
All these stupid comments that it’s too confusing. You want to be spoonfed like every other show out there? Be patient. You don’t have to know every secret of the show in the first 2 episodes. Quit whining. Sit back and enjoy something for once.
If they renew this mess for a third season,then they have to bring back Stagate Universe and Caprica.
I like this show but I agree,sgu and caprica had a lot of potential.
Halfway into season 2 and the ratings are about 1/3 of what they were for season 1 (and season 1 ratings were not all that good to begin with). Unless viewers really start to pour in to watch the remaining episodes, I can’t see how it could possibly be approved for a season 3. Bummer too cause my wife and I still watch and like the series.
I still love it! As unlikely as it seems, I truly hope they give it a season three!
honestly I was a fan of the first season of Helix but with season 2 I’m not impressed at all! been watching all episodes so far (episode 4) and still seems quite confusing on what they are actually doing and it seems same for other people, where are they going with this because so far I’m predicting a quick cancel with the ratings going down (already you can see this patten, just will get worst) and its a huge shame I was looking forward to season 2 too 🙁
I’ve only seen the first episode of the new season but my god was I confused. But after watching the first season, I know the second season is going to be weird and confusing, but still awesome. I never know what’s going to happen in the show. I don’t watch a lot of Sci-Fi shows, but Helix is one of the better ones. It may not be the greatest thing on TV, but it keeps me coming back week after week. I hope Helix doesn’t get cancelled. I feel the creators have a long-game planned out for this series and… Read more »
I thought season 1 started out well, but started getting bad near the second half of the season.
It descended into nearly unwatchable the last 2-3 episodes.
I am Tivoing Season 2 but have not yet watched it as I thought that the way the first season petered out was not lending to me watching with any speed.
The same with The 100…
Interestingly enough, I couldn’t finish the 1st season, just too boring.
However, I decided to give season 2 a go. First I watched the episodes I missed from season 1, then I started on season 2. To my surprise, I think that 2 is better than 1 ! Looks like not too many people agree with me though. Such is life…….
I liked the first season of Helix, but I am a bit confused so far in this new season. I do hope there is some substantial “back-fill” in the story but at this point I am sort of lost and I am pretty quick on the uptake of stories. I think, they may have lost this one already…