FOX drama Shots Fired won’t have a second season. The series creators have said they weren’t ruling out the possibility of a second season but it seems like there won’t be one.
The 10-part drama explores the tense aftermath of two racially charged shootings in a small North Carolina town. The cast includes Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Helen Hunt, Richard Dreyfuss, Will Patton, Aisha Hinds, Conor Leslie, and Stephen Moyer.
Not only was Shots Fired planned as a limited series, but the show’s ratings have been pretty poor. Season one, which wraps next Wednesday night, is averaging a 0.89 rating in the 18-49 demo and 3.56 million viewers. Still, the viewership numbers make the drama FOX‘s seventh most-watched scripted series for the 2016-2017 season.
Earlier, creators Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood said there’s always a chance for a second season down the line.
Word has been that the series wasn’t going to be coming back. Both a network spokesperson and Prince-Bythewood have confirmed that May 24th’s season finale will also be the show’s series finale.
Catch up or come join the conversation. #shotsfired on Hulu, On Demand or https://t.co/GrnhSgECS8. Only 2 hours left til the series finale. https://t.co/yn9BJ9dyQG
— Gina Prince-Bythewood (@GPBmadeit) May 12, 2017
What do you think? Did you watch Shots Fired? Would you have watched a second season of this FOX series?
I really hope this series is not canceled. I started watching this late in the season and totally enjoyed it. Please do not cancel this show. Get rid of some of those crazy ass reality shows .
I loved the series. The cast was excellent. The storyline was great.I am very disappointed that it was canceled. FOX…. rethink this! IT WAS A
HIT!!!
Shots Fired is the best show I’ve seen in a long time. It deals with matters that are real in our society. A second season could bring about solutions and change lives if written as well as the first season was. We need more episodes Fox. Its Good quality TV not trash like Empire.
Very good show. I’m sorry it won’t return for another season.
Typical fox, tnt and A&E they always cancel the great shows, meanwhile, all the ****** ass shows that should be cancelled like all these damn reality shows and drama queen ass shows are still on. The truly real shows like Shots Fired are too real for them. This is truly a show that should be on for years to come. The story line is incomplete. Would love to see it play out in its entirety. Come on fox, for once, do the right thing and bring it back on. Like one brother said, these comments will probably go unnoticed, but… Read more »
Yes I would’ve watch season 2 and truly hope that it still bring it on. I really enjoyed every episode
One of the best show on tv plesse bring the sho9 back
I am so upset to find out that there won’t be a second season of Shots Fired.
It is a great show and really touches bases with what’s going on in the world. I feel we need more shows like this instead of reality shows!
Please bring back SHOTS FIRED!!!!!!
I can’t believe this show is being cancelled. It was refreshing and much needed. I hope the directors change their mind.
This was so good. I can’t believe it was cancelled! It had me on the edge of my seat all season.
There should be a second season!!
Very good show….Sanaa Lathan is perfection….Would like to see what happened to Officer Beck and the captain but it was good TVin’!!!!
Cannot believe there won’t be another season . VEry upset
Personally I love shots fired! I thinking should come back for at least one more season. Ashe and Preston are not done yet. This show has the potential to change people’s views and perspective if scripted correctly. The show is very relatable to current events of the world we live in, and gives a certain aspect of empowerment!
I am so disappointed this show may be canceled. It was one of the best shows I have seen all season. The writing was superb and the cast was excellent. It was a dose of reality which is rarely seen. I hope they bring it back.