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?
I absolutely love this TV show I find is so unique and interesting I first saw it on Netflix. I think that they should find a different way to rate TV shows because Netflix brings in tons of viewers.
I loved the show and was very disappointed that it was cancelled. I believe part of its charm was the arctic environment in season 1. The time passage between was another problem. But all together I would love to see it come back.
I’m so sadden by the news I kept looking and looking every couple of months finally googled and found out no season 3 what a bummer. The series was a delight I was so intreeged by the ending I was hoping for more episodes to see what happened to Dr. Sara jones and her baby and her new found business. Plz bring it back it was a great show.
It was a great show. If it didn’t take so long between seasons more people would have watched season 2.
series is very good, has a mouth of truth in it, shame is canceled, people may not realize the event in the series …
Please reconsider season two was def not the best, but i think that if your guys incorporate the rendision of the zombies from season 1 would bring more positiviness and excitement back for the audience… Think About It…
I really hoped for a 3rd season bue to the excitement and suspense it was bringing to the table…. It really captivated my science fiction thoughts to this specific show… I loved it and really hoped to see the doctor and her new job in season 3….
I think it added a new element to your typical zombie show.
Helix is such a good show. Finally a ‘smart’ and entertaining show with great cast. Maybe the Netflix could take it over.
this is what happens when you screw around with a plot line an go 180 degrees in the other direction.. another example of epic fail for a sci-fi show! an the numbers prove it =P learn an stop doing this crap
I loved season 1 it was awesome !! I didn’t care for season 2 but I was still looking forward to a 3rd season !!
I don’t have regular tv I watched this on Netflix and I LOVED it. Original, fun and of course weird and creepy all in one, and i liked the cast a lot. It was great and I was really looking forward to season 3, what surprises it would bring. I am upset and mad that they didn’t make another season.
im sad, but if it doesnt get enough attention; i guess its good to move on.
I am very angry I have been waiting for a new season. I know a lot of people that watched it. I agree there are a lot more shows that could have been removed instead. Please bring Helix back!!!! It is one of the things that I looked forward to weekly. There could be other reasons that people weren’t watching, not because they did not find it interesting. PLEASE BRING IT BACK.
I cant believed they cancelled this show. This was a very interesting and entertaining program better than some of the other non-intelligent shows that are on the air.