Fans of Quantico are in for some good news. ABC has renewed the TV show for a third season but there will be just 13 episodes this time around.
The drama follows Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra), a former FBI agent who now works for the CIA. The cast also includes Jake McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis, Yasmine Al Massri, Johanna Braddy, Russell Tovey, and Blair Underwood.
After a breakout first season, Quantico dropped considerably in the ratings for season two. Overall, the season averaged a 0.68 rating in the 18-49 demo and 2.80 million viewers. For comparison, season one earned an average rating of 1.24 in the 18-49 demo and 4.34 million viewers. That’s a near 50% dip in the ratings from season one to two.
Nevertheless, ABC has decided to give Quantico another chance, possibly due to lucrative streaming and international deals and the fact that lead Priyanka Chopra is a global star.
Meanwhile, Quantico creator and executive producer Josh Safran will step down as showrunner on the series. A search is underway for a new showrunner and Safran will remain with the show as a consultant.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Quantico? Are you glad it’s been renewed? Will you watch season three?
1/8/18 update: Season three of Quantico will debut on ABC on April 26, 2018. Details here.
I will definitely watch Season 3. I almost stopped because it was confusing due to the “farm”. I deleted 2 episodes then came back to see what happened to the actors. Loved the last 3 episodes.
Love the show. Can’t wait for season 3
Just watched the finale…I had to ask if it had been cancelled. I didn’t know the ratings fell off. I think it is great and the final episode had so many innuendos of what is happening today. I will watch the next season!
Love the show,can’t wait to see next season!!
I love this show and followed it until it didn’t come on I thought, I did not know it had been moved to a different day. And I’m sure there were other people who did not know and that was the reason the ratings dropped. Can’t wait for new season, love all the actors.
Love the show. Glad it is coming back.
Adore the show and can hardly wait for another season!
I have watched season one and season 2. I think that this show is terrific. I am so elated to know that it was not cancelled for season 3. Looking forward to watching season 3.
I loved season one but stopped watching season 2, because it became too confusing with the back and forth.
Love the show.
Love the show and can’t wait for another season!
Please cancel this show already, I’m tired of the back and forth of the show.
Love Quantico and Priyanka Chopra is a great lead. Wish ABC had given the Catch another chance to find it’s audience. On Sunday – I don’t want reality shows- just want a good story on TV before you think about the start of a new work week.
I am so glad they are going on to renew Quantico for a 3rd season. It’s one of my favorite newer shows.
I love this show!! I love this cast!! I dont understand how the ratings could drop. This is one of my favorite shows! I am so happy this show will continue for at least one more season!