Since Six was cancelled after two seasons and Vikings will end with its sixth, the Knightfall TV show on History is one of its few remaining dramas. Can this second season perform well enough in the Nielsen ratings to keep this cable network in the scripted series business? Will Knightfall be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.
Set in the Middle Ages, Knightfall tells the story of the Knights Templar. Mark Hamill joins the History drama for season two, with Tom Cullen, Pádraic Delaney, Ed Stoppard, Simon Merrells, Julian Ovenden, and Jim Carter returning. Also new in the second season are Genevieve Gaunt, Tom Forbes, and Clementine Nicholson. The series explores the secret world of these warrior monks. With the downfall of the Templar Order looming, season two focuses on themes including power, redemption, revenge, betrayal, family, and an epic war between church and state.
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For comparisons: The first season of Knightfall averaged a 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.241 million viewers.
Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays.
What do you think? Do you like the Knightfall TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a third season on History?
*5/8/20 update: Knightfall has been cancelled by History.
I have now watched Series 1 and 2 of Knightfall twice. It is a fascinating story, the best on TV at the moment. It is beautifully acted, especially by Tom Cullen, and there is so much yet to find out. What was taken from the Grail, what did Landry’s mum tell the Pope, what is the mystery surrounding Landry? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t cancel Knightfall, PLEASE bring it back for as many series as possible.
Definitely renew, season 1 was a bit touch and go for me but season 2 definitely had me within its grips. The storyline is always on point and never sidetracks! It’s got the action and drama at a nice balance, I give knightfall on the whole an easy 8/10
Definitely renew, season 1 was a bit touch and go for me but season 2 definitely had me in its grips! I give the series an 8/10, the storyline never sidetracks and is always on point!
We love Knightfall! We hope there are many more seasons to come!
Landry betrayed his close friend & King. He broke his chastity vow to the Templars & more importantly God by sleeping with the Queen. As a result…he set off a chain of events that lead to the assassination of the Pope…the death of the King & Queen…the deaths of innocent newborn babies & parents….And the often horrific deaths of countless Templars (including his best friend Tancrede & the woman he loved)…as well as innocent French soldiers. Then he blames it all on Gawain. Are you kidding me? We’re suppose to think of him as the victim?
My husband and I really enjoyed watching knightfall. Very good actors/actresses. We’re looking forward to watching SEASON 3. Please don’t cancel knightfall.
Me and my brother really like knightfall and can’t wait for another Season
My husband & I totally enjoyed Knightfall. We loved the heroes & despised the bad ones. We watched seasons 1 & 2 and recorded to keep up at all times. There are only a few series we watch & this was a priority! We were REALLY happy for the renewal of season 2. We REALLY need a season 3!
Love this show, please bring on season 3
We are all interested in the history of the knights Templar and The Freemasons
For the love of God PLEASE have a 3rd season of Knightfall!! It is literally the first show I have watched every episode of since the show Dexter was on television, be it on showcase. There is still so much that can be done with this epic tale. No offence but, pawn stars and American pickers ect is repetitive week after week and Knightfall has really peeked my interest. Again Please bring it back!! For the sake of saying I’m under the age of 49
Send snail mail letters asking for a Season 3 of KNIGHTFALL to: The History Channel, c/o A&E Television Networks, 235 East 45th Street, New York, NY, 10017. You can even call their CUSTOMER SERVICE line at:
+1 212 210 1400 and say the same thing — I plan to do both today!!!
it’s a good tv series im looking forward for the third season
Enjoy the show, it has made me interested enough to look up true history to see how close it follows. (over 49)
I have watched Knightfall since it started last year. I enjoy the show. I watch every week, would not miss an episode. Ofcourse I am not n the 49 and under grouping.
Tell History channel directly! Send them and old school “snail mail” letter and/or send them an email telling them you want to watch SEASON 3 of KnightFall — it will help the chances of that coming true!
Why does a show have to be rated only by viewers 49 and under? Older people watch lots of tv. Our senior years provide us with more hours of watching. I enjoy the series about our early history. I think more people are watching in other age groups. Why don’t you follow some of those demographics?
Taking into account the ratings for the first 2 eps of s2, if they continue to drop like that, bye bye season 3.
Yep! Adios.
They didn’t drop further, they reversed and kept climbing for the most part throughout the rest of the season!!!