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Will the Farrells remain on Shay Mountain? Has the Outsiders TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on WGN America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Outsiders season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the WGN America cable channel, the Outsiders TV show follows the Farrell clan. High in the rugged hills of Appalachian Kentucky, this tight-knit isolationist family of renegades has lived atop Shay Mountain for over two hundred years. The Farrells are constantly at odds with those who live outside of their community. The cast includes Joe Anderson, David Morse, Ryan Hurst, Gillian Alexy, Kyle Gallner, Thomas M. Wright, and Christina Jackson.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of The Outsiders averaged a 0.21 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 772,000 viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 28% in the demo and down by 6% in terms of average total audience size. Find out how The Outsiders stacks up against the other WGN America TV shows.
On April 14, 2017, The Outsiders was cancelled. Sony to shop the third season around. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
WGN America is still pretty new to producing original series. Consider Salem, which was cancelled in December of 2016. Its third and final season averaged a 0.08 in the demo and 259,000 viewers. Similarly, WGN’s cancelled Manhattan TV series finished with a 0.03 in the demo and an average a total audience of 239,000. For now, I’m inclined to think Outsiders has a way to fall, before it is in real danger of cancellation. I’m okay with that. The Farrells look a bit too grimy for even me to eat.
4/14 Update: Outsiders has been cancelled by WGN America, amidst rumors the network is being sold off. Details here.
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What do you think? How do you feel about WGN America cancelling its Outsiders TV show after two seasons? Which network or service should pick up the third season?
I am disappointed. I was really looking forward to season 3. They can’t leave us hanging like that at least give an ending to the storyline. A&E could pick it up or Netflix. What happens to Hasil?
Need Season3 to tie up all the loose ends!!
I’m just watching season 2 on Netflix in the UK and gutted to read there’s no season 3 coming. I’m loving this show and really want more to come!
Please Bring back Outsiders. This was such an awesome show. I just don’t understand why y’all cancelled it. Please consider airing it again.
one of the best real world tv shows i seen for a while live free or die.
This was a great show and crazy that it got cancelled
Im a bit behind I guess. Ive been sitting around waiting for OUTSIDERS season 3 and just seen it was cancelled. What the heck are you thinking? Please, someone pick this
EXCELLENT show up. This was the best show on TV. It was different and exciting every week.
This is an Awesome series !! I really hope it gets renewed . I DVR it for a couple friends who don’t get this channel . They also really hope it gets renewed . The number of people who watch this program is actually higher than what there numbers show as I’m sure I’m not the only one who does this….
Please bring the show back we love outsiders it was a good show it was family strong
WGN would rather run reruns of Mash, than provide finality for those hooked on the show. Shame on them.
Outsiders is one of the best dramas on television. There are so many great actors that do an outstanding job. They bring the struggle between these cultures to life and show both sides so well. This is not some silly little show. It’s a great show and if WGN doesn’t want it, AMC or some other better network should snap it up quickly.
I liked Outsiders myself but the viewership was not there. As few poeple as tuned into the show on WGNAmerica I doubt any other network will resurrect the show. Looking at the viewership it would seem those of us complaining about the show being cancled are a very small minority. If I had come on here and seen a fair amount of viewers based on rhe ratings number shown I would be with those of you wanting to see the show picked up elsewhere but no network wants to take on the low level of viewers this show had. Happy… Read more »
I can’t believe they cancelled this every single person I’ve talked to loved it and hated that there’s no season 3 including me
Bring it back!!! I got the more expensive package just so I could get outsiders and now it won’t be on! Are you kidding me? Guarantee I will get rid of WGN all together if they cancel their best series. And when I cancel the more expensive package with direct tv I will be sure to let them known why.
I cant believe youve cancelled a good show like the outsiders. Hopefully youll come to your senses and air season three
When I found out WGN canceled Outsiders I stopped watching their channel and won’t turn it in again until they bring it back!