Sorry, Salem fans. According to The Hollywood Reporter, WGN America has cancelled the TV series after three seasons.
Set in the late 17th century, the supernatural drama centers on the people and events behind the infamous Salem witch trials. The cast includes Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant, Elise Eberle, Iddo Goldberg, and Joe Doyle.
Salem, which is WGN America’s debut scripted drama, never earned particularly strong ratings. However, the numbers have begun to drop in recent seasons. So far, season three has earned an average or only .09 in the 18-49 demo and 261,000 viewers. For comparison, season two averaged .13 rating in the 18-49 demo and 351,000 viewers.
The series finale of Salem is slated to air on January 18th.
From WGN America boss Matt Cherniss:
Salem is a fantastic show that greatly contributed to our successful launch into original programming. We thank Brannon, Adam our talented cast and our partners at Fox 21, for entrusting us with their unique and remarkable vision for the world of Salem. We also thank the fans for their loyal support of the show.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Salem? Are you sad it’s been cancelled?
I Got Into This Show And I Just Found Out It Was Cancelled Before I Even Heard Of It! But I Would Love It To Come Back And Stay! I Love This Show So Much! So Please Bring It Back!
Please keep this show going it’s as good as Penny Dreadful. I’m already heartbroken about Penny Dreadful being cancelled after 3 seasonsplease don’t break my heart anymore then it already is. Please continue to make more seasons of Salem. I love all the characters on the show.
Please either renew Salem for a season 4, or let another station pick it up! I love this show!
PLEASE- People need to COMMENT more AND LIKE-UP all the other comments. 99% of them are for the show. Forward this to others so they may do the same and then to the networks. It is confusing on who has the right and what may happen if another Network or Netflix even may get it. But we need more! If only for a proper ending and wrap up. I despise when they cancel a show prematurely period no warning, no finality 🙁 It really hurt the show especially by releasing it several months later than expected. I thought last year… Read more »
Please reconsider canceling Season 4 of Salem.
I’m very disappointed that there will not be a Season 4.
Nooooo you cannot cancel Salem..its by far the best show! “Curses on the heads of those who dare cancel it….rethink your decision and choose wisely.”…lol
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I had no idea that they Cancelled Salem what the bleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!that’s a to injustice! WHY? BRING IT BACK IMMEDIATELY PLEASE! this is so not fair to us who love this show. I’m heartbroken.
I love the show, please bring it back!!!!!