Oh won’t you stay, just a little bit longer? The news coming out of the last day of the 2016 TCA summer press tour makes it sound likely that Cameron Crowe’s Roadies TV show may be cancelled after its first season on Showtime. The comedy series about a team of roadies stars Luke Wilson, Carla Gugino, Imogen Poots, Rafe Spall, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Peter Cambor, Colson Baker, and Ron White.
When asked about the show’s performance, Deadline reports Showtime CEO David Nevins said, “It’s going according to vision. I like the show. It’s a very different tone for us and for pay cable in general. I think it gets better, but it hasn’t caught on big. We’re evaluating what its future is one way or the other.” Other reports took a more pessimistic tone.
The Deadline report said a cancellation or renewal decision was likely to be made when Roadies finishes its first season. Other reporters tweeted more fatalistic take-aways.
Gwen Reyes quotes Nevins as saying the he thinks the show is “…at the end of its run” and that it just didn’t “catch on.”
https://twitter.com/ReelVixen/status/763842556954226689
Likewise, Candace Havens tweeted: “So if you love #Roadies appreciate this one season. I don’t think it’s coming back. ‘Probably at the end of its run’. –Nevins #TCA16.”
So if you love #Roadies appreciate this one season. I don't think it's coming back. "Probably at the end of its run." –Nevins #TCA16
— Candace Havens, M.H. (@CandaceHavens) August 11, 2016
What do you think? Have you been watching the first season of the Roadies TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime?
I wanted to love this show from the beginning(being a huge Cameron Crowe fan and a rock and roll child of the 60s and 70s and love the cast) but couldn’t quite get into it until the 3rd episode, then each week it grew on me and now after tonights 2nd to last episode I am still hoping someone will have the sense to renew it even on a different network..There are so few shows like this and yet there are so many baby boomers who are interested, as well as their kids- my 26 year old son likes it… Read more »
I watch many shows. Some Great. Some just Really Good. This is one of only 2 shows I watch live. Please don’t cancel it. Roadies has so much heart. And the acting is phenomenal.
Love this show give it a chance just gets better and better as season goes on.
How could you end this show, are you kidding me ? People need stuff RIGHT NOW in this society anymore Jeeeebus ! Give it a chance. It’s a solid show with solid rating. Look at the Soprano’s after the second season they said that was dead too. For goodness sakes stick with something for a change. They did the same thing with Penny Dreadful one of the best shows on televisions, what a mistake that was ffs. Is it really that hard to stick with something for a change. One season is not enough for this show !!! What could… Read more »
I love the show hopefully will give it a second season. Getting to know the characters. Been watching since it first started & have watched all episodes
I love this show. I have found new music from it. I like the character interaction. Would love to see season 2 w more artists performing.
I love ROADIES. I’m keeping my fingers crossed it isn’t cancelled !!!
I think this is super show completely innovative with superb cast. Please do not cancel it . It is catching on just give it a chance we love it. There is no other show like it on tv land.
This show needs another season. The characters are (finally) developed. It’s a great story how we hope backstage is like. Don’t need to know a whole lot about the band because the show is about the ROADIES. It’s a wonderful alternative to all the trash that gets renewed season after season. The show makes you think. It’s not background sound or filler. There are viewers who enjoy thinking and being part of a show. Ratings might not be spectacular, but you have a show with a growing appreciating fan base.
Just started finished watching Roadies Seaon 1 and I loved it! Please bring back a Season 2!!!!!
O please let there be a season 2! I love the quirky characters and how they play off each other. I have a family member that was in the promo biz and get would tickets to all acts that came to area . This shows so evocative of this time in my life that I can smell it- without my ears ringing for days! It makes me smile and sends me to a happy place. Plus, Ron White’s Phil is close to being a national treasure. Come on, a feel good show with layered characters is so rare.
I’ve loved Roadies since the very first episode. In fact, I PVR it and save it for the very last show I watch at night so I can go to bed with a smile on my face. So much of what’s on today makes you frown, or fear, or just not go somewhere pleasant. Roadies does take me to a happy place, as cliche as that sounds. In fact, watching it makes me wish I’d pursued a career as one. Please give it more time, sometimes great TV takes a little while to gain a following. I know through SM… Read more »
I really like Roadies! I think it needs another season for the characters to develop & the story line to evolve into something more. Also I don’t think the show was given enough hype or publicity. If Roadies returns for around season then Showtime needs to give the show more hype and promote it more!
I’ve been really liking “Roadies” but it feels like they are taking their time developing the characters building up to bigger stories. I also liked HBO’s Vinyl but sadly that show was not renewed so I am hoping Showtime gives Roadies time to develop more of a following
THIS BUMS ME OUT!!! I LOVE Roadies – PLEASE give it a chance to catch on!! Great acting – SOOO funny – FABULOUS music!!!! C’mon – all we are saying is give it a chance!!!!
I love this show!!! Like a breath of fresh air. Please give it a chance