Don’t look for a third season of Helix on Syfy. The cable channel has cancelled the thriller series after two seasons and 26 episodes.
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 series debuted in January of 2014 and drew positive numbers for the cable channel. The first season ended up averaging a 0.45 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.39 million viewers.
Syfy renewed it for a second season but the somewhere along the line, lots of viewers seem to have lost interest. The start of season two was down by more than 45% when compared to the series launch.
The numbers got worse as the season progressed and the 13 episodes ended up averaging a 0.17 rating with 560,000 viewers — a season-to-season decline of 60%.
The season (now series) finale aired on April 10th.
What do you think? Did you like the Helix TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season? Why do you think so many people stopped watching?
This was a great show. I think the first half of season 1 was a little corny, but it picked up rapidly. Season 2 was awesome all the way through! It’s a great mix of scifi genres done in a highly original way.
Please bring back Helix!!
I was looking forward to Helix coming back on.
I can not believe Helix was cancelled. Was it because there were no soft porn like some of the other Si-Fi flicks that made it past 2 seasons? I loved this show and was awaiting for the third season. Thanks for nothing.There should have been some type of warning that this show was coming g to an end!!!
If there is ever an insult to viewers, it is when a series is cancelled without a true series finale that compliments the entire series. When there is a cancellation, it should be required to have 1 – 3 episodes, specifically to wrap things up. Not a season finale, leaving you looking forward to the next season. Then… A cancellation. Too many cancelled series, do not give you closure. Making me look at individual networks differently. And frowning upon many.
I think that Helix season 2 was awesome and have been waiting patiently for season 3 to air on SyFy.. Now I find out that the producers have cancelled the show and won’t be coming out with a third season and I am very upset n disappointed.. I think they should keep making new episodes for the show and come out with a third season anyways just to see how many viewers they get this time around!!!!!
I can see why season 2 was not a great hit. It was very confusing switching from present to past. The first season was much better and they should have just continued with arctic theme or even moved to somewhere in the here and now. Yes sorry to see it go.
please bring back helix holy **** it so good
At the end of season two, I was really looking forward to the series continuing, I thought the premise had great potential, (I was watching it on Netflix). I am sorry that it was cancelled. To bad. They could have had a great hit. Good writing, great scripts, great characters, all wasted now…
Bring back Helix
I have binge watched both seasons on Netflix. My fiancé and I both love this show! I think viewers for many shows have gone down because of all of the different ways we can watch. Many people don’t even have cable anymore, and just use Hulu and Netflix. I would love to see this show renewed for another season! Season two left off making you want to know what happens next! Please season 3!!
Good show, please continue!
i love this show please do not cancel it please
Helix is my favorite show i want to know what happens next please season 3
season 3 please!!!!!
Please don’t cancel this show. I’m sure not a lot of fans have the time to watch it on cable for your ratings but that’s why we have Netflix. The walking Dead and Helix are like my top shows. Not making a season 3 is a big mistake. I hope the SYFY channel changes their mind. Bring back Helix!!!p.s at least don’t leave it as cliff hanger :/