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Fans of the Marlon TV show have received a bit of unwelcome coal in their stockings this Christmas. NBC has cancelled the summer sitcom so there won’t be a third season.
An NBC family comedy, Marlon is loosely inspired by star and co-creator Marlon Wayan’s life. The series also stars Essence Atkins, Notlim Taylor, Amir O’Neil, Bresha Webb, and Diallo Riddle. The story centers on internet superstar Marlon Wayne (Wayans), who is a devoted — if whimsical — father. He and his ex-wife Ashley (Atkins) are committed to having a happy divorce, as they parent their teenaged daughter Marley (Taylor) and younger son, Zack (O’Neil).
Debuting during the summer of 2017, the Marlon series did pretty well for the peacock network in its first season. Those 10 episodes ended up averaging a 1.07 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.27 million viewers.
Marlon was renewed for a second season of another 10 installments in September 2017. Those episodes began airing in June 2018 and the ratings were way down. The second season ended up averaging a meager 0.61 rating with 2.64 million viewers.
Compared to the first season, that was down by about 40%. With ratings like that, it’s no shock that NBC has decided that they don’t want to order a third season.
This is the third scripted summer series of NBC’s to have ended in recent months, joining Shades of Blue and Reverie. The peacock network isn’t the only one cleaning house. ABC cancelled Take Two and CBS dropped Code Black and Salvation.
What do you think? Did you enjoy the Marlon TV show? Would you have watched a third season of this family comedy series?
My family watches this show every night!! Best sitcom I’ve seen in a very long time!!
they need to do season 3. This show is absolutely hilarious. My kids and I have watched both seasons this weekend and it was so good. I am disappointed that they canceled the 3rd season!
Me and my daughter were waiting for a third season . Just did the google search to find canceled. it was a great family show. Something we looked forward to. I hope Netflix can FIX this for us Marlon fans.
I would love a season 3. I just found out about it and watched the 2 seasons on Netflix. I have not laughed like that ever. I could use more laughter in my life.
I love the marlon show you guys should bring it back I love all of the casts personalities especially marlons bring it back please .
This was a funny show please bring it back!!!
I really would have loved to watch a third season…was heartbroken and disappointed whrn i found out the show was cancelled.. NBC why?..
The show was super interesting and funny and could serve as an example to divorced couples.
I think “Marlon”, was hilaious, and was really bummed that it did not return for a 3rd season!!!
I can’t believe one of my favorite shows was cancelled. This show gave me laughter until I cried. Marlon Wayan’s show should get a deal. I put so many family and friends on to this show, and they all loved it. Please, please please someone see the value in this show and get them back on the air for a 3rd season.
I just started watching Marlon on Netflix and I’m addicted….I need more. I googled searched and found out that the show was cancelled. Netflix please give Marlon Wayans a deal!! I need this show in my life with the original cast. I binged watched both season’s and I swear I haven’t laughed so hard in one day. I never knew this show was on NBC. I beg of you ‘TV GODS’ bring this show back!
Very upset to see this show go. Netflix please pick it up! Love Marlon so much
This show is hilarious. I love it. I would watch many more season’s. The shows I like seems to always be cut. But the dumb ones are still on.
I would most definitely watch a 3rd and 4th season! Netflix or Fox should pick it up!
I would definitely watch a third season this show its hilarious I’m really disappointed season 3 won’t be airing this summer ♂️
I am so upset to find out that Marlin has been canceled. I actually found out about the show via Netflix since I’m not big on watching regular cable. This show is hilarious and really love that is funny and different in the sense of watching this divorced couple work out so well. I would absolutely LOVE to see more seasons appear for this show!
I feel the same way. I was looking forward to a 3rd season this summer. I love the Marlon tv show!!