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Vulture Watch
Can Ray fix his own family’s problems? Has the Ray Donovan TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Ray Donovan, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A Showtime crime drama, Ray Donovan stars Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Steven Bauer, Katherine Moennig, Pooch Hall, Kerris Dorsey, and Devon Bagby. Susan Sarandon, Kim Raver, C. Thomas Howell, Brian White, Adina Porter, Rhys Coiro, Lili Simmons, Tara Buck, and Dominique Columbus guest star in season five.
Ray Donovan centers on L.A.’s best professional fixer. It’s up to Ray (Schreiber) to make the biggest problems of the city’s celebrities, superstar athletes, and business moguls disappear. In the fifth season, Ray must attend a court-ordered anger management program, following a bar fight. Meanwhile, as the wedding of Terry (Marsan) and Maureen (Buck) looms, Mickey (Voight), Bunchy (Mihok), and Daryll (Hall) get ready for it. Eventually, Ray is drawn deeper into Sam Winslow’s (Sarandon) web.
Season Five Ratings
The fifth season of Ray Donovan averaged a 0.26 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.14 million viewers. Compared to season four, that’s down by 17% and down by 7%, respectively. Find out how Ray Donovan stacks up against other Showtime TV shows.
On October 23, 2017, Ray Donovan was renewed for a sixth season which will debut October 28, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will Showtime cancel or renew Ray Donovan for a sixth season? Despite lower numbers, in its fourth season, it was still a top-three performer for the premium cable channel. Since Showtime relies on paid subscribers, rather than ad revenue, it needs to attract and retain viewers. Last September, showrunner David Hollander said that although he is thinking about the endgame, he thinks the show could go beyond season five, if the network is willing. I think Ray Donovan will nab a sixth season renewal. I’ll keep an eye on the ratings and will update this page as needed. Subscribe for free updates on any Ray Donovan cancellation or renewal news.
10/23/17 update: Showtime has renewed Ray Donovan for a sixth season. Details here.
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What do you think? Are you glad that the Ray Donovan TV show has been renewed for a sixth season? How would you feel if Showtime had cancelled this TV series, instead?
The only reason I keep showtime is for Ray Donovan show my only man show that’s good
Love this show, so does my family and all my friends. Please renew.
I will cancel my Showtime if Ray Donovan is cancelled.
Best series I’ve watched for years. I hope we Get a season 6 and more
Agree with viewer that said “it’s the only reason I keep showtime”. DITTO!!!
Keep Ray Donavan! Great show!
Please give the show to Kate Moenig or give her a show for herself!
Please give the show to Kate Moenig or give her a show for herself!
Change things up by giving Kate Meonig the show or give her a show for herself!
Ray Donovan is one of the best shows ever…..Don’t cancel.
This is an original tv show, it would be a mistake to cancel it. There is nothing like it on tv.
The only reason I keep showtime! Do not cancel.
Ray Donovan is fantastic. Jon Voight is the best! Adore this show! Renew, Renew, Renew!
Ray Donovan – the best show on cable since The Sopranos and The Wire! Season 5 has been a bit of a let down. But the show is still outstanding- PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL. Give us season 6 – at the very least.
We’ve become addicted to this very entertaining show. Great script and fantastic cast. Please renew!