It looks like TNT is committed to airing what they consider more “edgy” content. They’ve renewed their low-rated Legends series for a second season of 10 episodes.
In the same day ratings, the first season of Legends averaged 1.53 million viewers with a 0.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Those numbers are significantly lower than those of Perception and Dallas — two shows that were recently cancelled.
Here’s the press release:
TNT Orders Second Season of Hit Drama Series Legends
TNT has ordered a second season of its exciting drama series Legends, starring Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings). The show is a key part of TNT’s ongoing expansion into high-quality genre fare, which also includes the summer blockbuster series The Last Ship and the upcoming series The Librarians. Legends is produced by Fox 21, with Howard Gordon (Homeland, 24) serving as executive producer. TNT has ordered 10 episodes for season 2, with plans to launch next year.
Legends is based on the award-winning book by master spy novelist Robert Littell. In the series, Bean plays Martin Odum, an undercover agent working for the FBI’s Deep Cover Operations (DCO) division. Martin has the uncanny ability to transform himself into a completely different person for each job. But he begins to question his own identity when a mysterious stranger suggests that Martin isn’t the man he believes himself to be.
The first season of Legends averaged 3.2 million viewers in Live + 7 delivery. When viewing across TNT’s multiple platforms is factored in, the show’s reach jumps to 6.5 million viewers through linear telecasts, DVR viewing, set-top VOD and digital on-demand.
What do you think? Do you like the Legends TV show? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season?
Incredible show. Can’t wait to see season 2. Finally a show with a convoluted plot that can’t be figured out in the first episode.
I really enjoyed the first season and am anxious to see the second season. The show keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Likable characters are important to keep my attention. This show has many of tbem.
Glad you renewed the show. Love Sean Bean!!!
when is the new season coming?
Excellent show.
I like Sean Bean in any movie or tv series he is in. Legends is awesome show.
I am really pleased that Legend will have another season. Fine plotting and acting keeps me wondering what will happen to Martin Odum(Sean Bean). From what I could gather, he is now on the run.
Love the show.Sean Bean is hot !!!!
Yes I enjoy the show.
Like the show, and I am glad it has been renewed even if it is for only one more season.
I thought the show was the best new series of 2014.
Please run the show for another season.
Thank you
James Wise
I really enjoyed the show … lots of surprises, interesting characters, good amount of mystery and intrigue.
Love Sean Bean, and love Robert Littell’s novels. So happy this one has been turned into such an engaging and enjoyable series. Looking forward very much to season 2! Thanks TNT for sticking with a show that doesn’t pander down to viewers.
Love these type shows. Renew please. Hate to beleft hanging.
Thanks for listening.
Glad you renewed the show. I think it is really interesting and love Sean Bean and look forward to seeing how the storyline develops.