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 love the show and very disappointed there not having a 2nd season but as a BLACK WOMEN I can see why
This was a good show, it seemed to be based on real events that our occurring in our nation today. It is a shame that it was cancelled as I wanted to know what topic next session would have addressed. It is clear that the network seems to shy away from showing real life situations that are happening now, rather they seem to want to show shows that are not based on reality
I don’t think it can be brought back. It was a one off, topical story turned on its head. Sometimes less is more. You could have a spin off with the two main characters but it wouldn’t have the same impact. Liked that all of the characters were flawed. Sometimes leave the public wanting more
it’s a great show! it didn’t have much viewers because it wasn’t advertised as much . please do another season & advertise more. i was watching FOX one day & it came on and caught my attention at first glance. great show. leaves you thinking hard
I’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO SEASON 2. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED
I really enjoyed the show! I was shocked they didn’t come back for another season. Great show!
I really want this to come back for more seasons! Shots Fired is a great show!
Looking forward to a season 2. Please don’t leave us hanging!
Fab series why end it?
Please, bring it back for a second season. It was the next best thing to Empire. I loved it. It is real and it puts what is really happening with the police force and how they treat people into prospective. U have to bring it back.
I would definitely watch another season. It is a great show. It seems that the really good shows get cancelled.
Love this show… Please bring back…iI
the show is great y would u end it
Love love love this show dont end it
Please please bring it back i love this show its awesome