Daman Wayans is sticking with the Lethal Weapon TV show — at least for a little while. FOX has reportedly ordered two more installments of the action dramedy series, bringing the third season order to 15 episodes. Wayans will appear in them.
An action-comedy-drama, Lethal Weapon stars Wayans, Seann William Scott, Kevin Rahm, Johnathan Fernandez, Michelle Mitchenor, Keesha Sharp, Dante Brown, and Chandler Kinney. The series follows Detective Roger Murtaugh (Wayans), his LAPD colleagues, and his family at home. After a tragedy, Murtaugh is partnered with Detective Wesley Cole (Scott), a former CIA operative who’s been everywhere and seen everything. How long will it take him to adjust to Los Angeles?
Earlier this month, Wayans announced that he planned to depart Lethal Weapon after the 13th episode of the current third season. Apparently, FOX had been considering ordering a two-episode back-order and the show’s producers and the network execs were surprised when Wayans made his announcement.
A 58-year-old diabetic, Wayans said that the 16-hour days on the set and physical demands of doing an action series are too much for his health. Though he did not mention it at the time, Wayans’ daughter and mother recently underwent surgeries and he couldn’t be present for them due to his schedule on Lethal Weapon.
Wayans and producers have now met about his concerns. They’ve reportedly worked out an adjusted filming schedule and special meals will be brought in. In turn, Wayans has agreed to stay on for the two extra episodes. According to Deadline, “he has not shut the door completely to doing a possible fourth season should the series get renewed by FOX”.
A trio of episodes from the third season have aired thus far and they’ve averaged a 0.76 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.17 million viewers. Compared to the second season, that’s down by 23% in each category. Lethal Weapon is currently tied for last place among all of FOX’s current scripted series.
Given the current numbers, which have been inching downward, it seems unlikely that FOX will want a fourth season of the series. If Wayans still wants to depart after these 15 episodes, I’m guessing that would seal the show’s fate since it would be the second high-profile cast change (after Clayne Crawford’s firing) within a year.
What do you think? Are you still watching the Lethal Weapon TV show? Do you think that it will be renewed for a fourth season, with or without Wayans?
Used to love the show. This season is so bad. More like a sad comedy. Riggs is definitely missed. Taking off my DVR list.
I canceled my automatic DVR recording of Lethal Weapon before the second season started. I was not happy with the decision to kill Riggs character. So no. I don’t watch anymore.
It is clear they fired the wrong lead actor. Crawford’s portrayal or Riggs made that show a hit. Bring Crawford back and pair him with Seann William Scott. Drop Wayne out and let those two bring the show back up to where it can be.
I agree with you on this
My wife and I say the same thing! BRING CRAWFORD BACK WITH SEAN WILLIAM SCOTT!!!
IM TALKING TO YOU, NETWORK EXECS! I’M TALLLKKKIIINN’ TO YINNNZZZ!!!!
I didn’t think I would enjoy the show with Riggs gone but I watched the first two episodes and it is still a great show. I hope it stays ON but will be sadden when and if Wayans leaves…..he and Crawford were a good pair.
Think it’s time to pull the pin on this as Lethal Weapon is a story about Martin Riggs and mow it’s reduce to lame comedy! Take it off
I Agree with you. The show needs RIGGS. That was what it was all about. Yes its lame comedy now. Sad because I use to watch it.
Well, the show is great, I don’t get caught up into I’m watching because, a certain person is casted, This is a great show with the best supporting cast members, for that reason, the show is during good and will hold strong in the overseas market and military market. 4th season is already a lock!
no, should cancel without Crawford its not the same
If Wayans is going to quit any way, then why didn’t he do it Last season.
He’d been easier to replace than Crawford was.
Please don’t conceal this terrific show… I love the movies and Fox has done a fantastic job of Turning it into a show I look forward to every week… Excellent cast of family and mar taught wife. Love her and even the kids seem to be the right fit. There’s no stupid fake laughing which was a big Drawback to do Manu other shows. If it’s funny we know when to laugh. Adding Sean was smart To replace Clayne who I thought was excellent also. I wasn’t behind scenes though !!! Please don’t cancel my favorite show on (Honestly) any… Read more »
Just convolute some way to bring Riggs back. Witness protection. Something. It doesn’t really matter. Just bring him back and let Wayans exit. Of course that’s what the fans would love so they’ll never do it. It’s just a shame to waste a series that had managed the impossible and actually took on a beloved franchise for a new spin. An R rated franchise toned down to PG13 to boot. That almost never works.
Still wont watch till riggs is back!
I really loved Lethal Weapon with Clayne and Damon as a team. Scott is a great actor and I like him, but I miss Clayne’s craziness. He really made the show. I hope it all works out for everyone.
i viewed the first & second program & i am not interested anymore, just not the same without clayne he was the show.
I see the execs are still catering to Diva Damon! He is such a wimp. LW was over when they fired Clayne. He was the show. Should have cancelled after S2. The proof is in the ratings. Fired the wrong guy!! Bring back Clayne and replace Wayans and the show will go on for a long time!
AGREED !!!!
I hope they will continue this season but would like the show renewed. Wayans and Scott are just now establishing their relationship which I think is a good one. Still love the show and will continue to watch as long as FOX keeps it going.
Cancel the show or bring Riggs back. Rather have Crawford than Wayans