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FOX has renewed its Lethal Weapon TV show for a third season but, as previously reported, Clayne Crawford won’t be a part of it. Seann William Scott will replace him as the show’s co-lead.
A comedic FOX buddy cop drama, season two of Lethal Weapon stars Damon Wayans, Clayne Crawford, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm, Jordana Brewster, Johnathan Fernandez, Dante Brown, Chandler Kinney, and Michelle Mitchenor. The story centers on two very different cops working together on the streets of Los Angeles. While family man Roger Murtaugh (Wayans) has everything to live for, there doesn’t seem to be anything Martin Riggs (Crawford) won’t sacrifice to avenge the loss of his own family.
Lethal Weapon: A Look at the Ratings
The second season of Lethal Weapon is averaging a 0.99 rating in the 18-49 viewer demographic and 4.11 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 37% and 37%, respectively. It generally ranks in the middle of scripted FOX TV shows.
What’s to Come
The television adaptation of the feature film franchise has drawn a decent audience for FOX and reportedly does well internationally. So, the renewal makes sense but it remains to be seen if viewers will stick with the show through this big cast change.
Cast members’ contracts are renewed on an annual basis and Warner Bros. Television decided not to renew Crawford’s. Reportedly, the decision was not taken lightly because of the possible financial ramifications. However, the studio is said to have a zero tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior.
SPOILER ALERT The second season finale set up Crawford’s exit from the series with a cliffhanger ending. His character, Riggs, had been set to return to Texas when he was surprisingly shot in the chest. It’s unclear if the character will survive offscreen but it doesn’t seem likely.
Word is that Scott will play a new character on the series who will replace Riggs as Murtaugh’s partner. Several actors were reportedly considered for the role and the deal was sealed over the weekend when Scott and Wayans had a face-to-face meeting.
“Seann is a fantastic addition to this already amazing cast,” said Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn. “Lethal Weapon is packed with action, drama and pure fun and we can’t wait to see Damon and Seann together on screen. Matt Miller, his incredible team and everyone at Warner Bros. have been tremendous partners, and we’re thrilled to bring this show back for another season.”
What do you think? Did you think FOX would cancel or renew Lethal Weapon for season three? Do you plan to tune in for a third season without Crawford as part of the team?
Wow this show really shouldn’t go on THERES many better shows than this and this gets renewed??? They fired clayne and still goes on with the show?
Absolutely gutted !!!
I will certainly not watch Lethal weapon. It was one one of my favorite shows, but without Crawford its not worth my time. TOO BAD…
Clayne was the show!!! FOX made a bad move, as usual!
The character of Riggs is flawed. He starts off suicidal and taking wild risks, which made for lots of booms and exploding stuff. However, this year’s story line with Molly and the kid and baseball – well, it was boring. I was hoping Riggs would go to Texas with the son and ex-wife of his best friend so we could get back to the police catching the bad guys and blowing stuff up. Good-bye Riggs.
The saying goes, “You don’t mess with success.” Fox, you messed with it!! Here I thought you big boys were smarter than that. Tsk, Tsk!
Will not be watching LW without Clayne!! Not watching any Fox shows any more!! Bad move he was the show!!
I agree with Lindsay they should’ve renewed Lucifer and cancelled Lethal Weapon instead of trying to recast. FOX needs to listen to what the fans want and we want LUCIFER.
They cancelled Lucifer?????
I can believe they replace Clayne Crawford and bringing another guy I won’t whatch and real I am cancelling fox they really good to cancel nice shows and bringing crap
From the bits and pieces that I’ve seen of this show, even I was really impressed by Clayne as Riggs and how he was able to portray the character without copying Mel Gibson. I feel bad though for Seann William Scott, because I’m sure most of the fans are not on board with him joining the cast as the co-lead.
Yes. Exactly the way I see it. Crawford did awesome without copying Mel Gibson. I’ve the movies and glad to see someone take the character “Riggs” and bring him to TV. I hate how they are losing a great co-lead to bring in Mr. American Pie guy as Crawford’s replacement. Not a good decision on Fox’s part.
I’ve been saying I won’t watch season 3 if Crawford is out… BUT now I’ve seen Sean William Scott is coming in, you’ve twisted my arm, I absolutely love this guys acting… just hope his character is like stifler Lolol
What a JOKE ! Fox is actually arrogant enough to think they can fire Clayne Crawford and keep the show going ! Hahaha, good luck with that ! I’M DONE WITH LETHAL WEAPON !!!!!!
Joke is right. I was legitimately laughing out loud when I read the header.
I absolutely agree with you.
The one thing I did not understand is why would they bring this guy in has someone new and kill off one of the main characters
I will still watch Lethal Weapon I’ve watched both seasons so why stop now. It’s a very good show.
They should’ve renewed Lucifer and cancelled Lethal Weapon instead of trying to recast. Bad decision on their part, definitely going to make the ratings tumble.
Yeah I am out!!!!