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Is the Ellcrys Tree dead? Has The Shannara Chronicles TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Spike TV? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Shannara Chronicles, 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 Spike cable channel, The Shannara Chronicles stars Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Aaron Jakubenko, Marcus Vanco, Vanessa Morgan, Malese Jow, Gentry White, Caroline Chikezie, and Desmond Chiam. When season two kicks off, chaos has overtaken the Four Lands. With the population afraid of the return of magic, a body called The Crimson does not hesitate to intimidate anyone as it hunts down magic users. Meanwhile, in the wake of his losses, Wil (Butler) forsakes his destiny to become a healer. However, after the mysterious Mareth (Jow) saves him, he returns to the struggle.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of The Shannara Chronicles on Spike averaged a 0.09 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 246,000 viewers. Compared to season one on MTV, that’s down by 77% and down by 72%, respectively. Learn how The Shannara Chronicles stacks up against other Spike TV shows.
On January 17, 2018, The Shannara Chronicles was cancelled. Could it return for a third season, elsewhere? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Based on the ratings, things already didn’t look good and then they started airing two episodes a night which smelled like a burnoff. The Viacom execs have been shuffling programs on their channels (including BET, CMT, TV Land, VH1, and MTV) so they may be okay with this big dip in the ratings as they try to establish the new Paramount Network. I’ll keep a hungry eye out and will update this page with breaking developments (and, hopefully, my supper plans). Subscribe for free updates on any cancellation or renewal news about The Shannara Chronicles.
1/17 update: Paramount Network has cancelled The Shannara Chronicles, but the producer will shop season three to other outlets. Details here.
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What do you think? Do you hope the The Shannara Chronicles TV show will be renewed for a third season? How do you feel about Spike/Paramount Network cancelling this TV series?
I absolutely love the Shannara Chronicles! When I originally started watching this show, I thought the storyline was great and the characters were so easy to get into. The show definitely had twists and left me wanting more! I really love this genre! This show has great special effects and I loved the take on how the demons looked and the other races. This show is special. I really feel that if it could get picked up by the right network, that this show could be very big! I also love the characters! I’d really love to see where season… Read more »
why don’t Netflix take it on. Please
Why don’t Netflix pick it up??? Pleaaaeee
If there will be no season 3 then why it said to be continued..??
There needs to be a ” Season 3 Shannara Chronicles “… My teenagers and I are wanting to see a 3rd Season!!
I have been waiting so long for a season 3; it is devastating that it was cancelled! Come on guys get on the move we are all waiting to see what happens don’t just leave us all as disappointing fans. -Selina
I really Dont know what is Wills part… he hasnt do so much action compared to the girls… He seems idiotic characater
I watching season 3…plz gays
I waiting season 3. and see Amberle in season 3.
Yes you are right
I am waiting season 3 and also see in season 3 Amberle.
I am waiting season 3 and also see Amberle in season 3.
Why this
Please bring back the shannara chronicles 3
I prefer series more than reading
Please bring back the Shannara Chronicles for Season 3 and possibly Seasons 4. The series is a great sci-fi/fantasy series with truly awesome special effects and an interesting story line. I really hope you will bring it back.
I have recently watched both season 1 and 2 of The Shannara Chronicles ,and l love to watch season 3 also ,,hope season 3 will come …Waiting for it