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.
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— 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 just watched it. And I lover it u should do. The second season of it.
I have been wait for the return of this show. very disappointed it won’t be back. Acting was great, edge of seat drama–would have loved to see this show demonstate in fairness both sides of the issues. There are always two sides–
I have been waiting on season 2 of this you don’t just create a series like this and it ends with 1 season so disappointed
We’re sad there won’t be second season….we thought the show as great
I cannot believe this show will not be returning for a second season. I loved the dialogue as it pulled topics right from the headlines that we are seeing in our country today with the turbulent relationship between the citizens and the police. It would have been nice to have this show evolve to see things from both sides. As we are trying to get to that place in reality. Just highly disappointed that this series will not be returning as I was looking forward to seeing what would happen next.
I love shots fired can you please bring it back for a second season
Ditto!
I would definitely watch a second season because I adore the actors playing in the main roles. I understand that the content of first seasons plot was controversial, therefore, a certain demographic was not going to watch anyway. This demographic does not acknowledge that the issues brought forward on the show can exist in real time.
Please reconsider having a second season of Shots Fired. We really enjoyed the show and were looking forward to another season. Please don’t cancel it.
I think the TV show was awesome you need to bring it back and it’s better than half these shows like Star so bring it back I give itfour stars
I loved it I wash it every Wednesday night after Empire actually it was before Empire and it was pretty good I mean y’all need to come out with season 2 it’s worth it cuz I will watch it I think it’s better than the TV show star I Give It 2 Thumbs Up
Just finished watching Shots Fired on Hulu. I didn’t think I would like it so I didn’t watch the original series. Once I started watching it, I couldn’t stop. I thought it was a great show with great actors. I hope there is a season two and it’s as good as season one was.
Well dang it – I loved that show- I hope its not cancelled- I was looking forward to the 2nd season
We watched every episode that came on shots fired was a great show and should have a season 2 just like any other show
We liked the show. Was hoping for a second season. Too bad………..