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 PrinceBythewood (@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’m livid!! I loved this show! I’ve been waiting on the second season to start. Im so disappointed by the bad news!
I will truly miss this show, excellent cast, outstanding scripts. So sad
Please reconsider renewing this show
I really enjoyed the show and how it always left you in suspense, this was an awesome show bring on a new season!!
Whyyyyy I love this show!
I am very disappointed that there will not be a second season. The show brings to light many frustrations that are still felt in communities but especially in black communities where people do feel that their lives are judged by the color of their skin. People have a fear of law enforcement even when they know they have not done anything wrong.
I really enjoyed the show. WOW!!!!
I loved the show and was excited to see where it was headed. The two main characters getting their relationship on track. I think the night and time slot wasn’t good. Another good show bites the dust while tv is trash most nights.
This was one of the most interesting series and I would want to see season 2. Please create season 2.
Just like fox to put something on worth tunning into just to take it off!
I won’t to see shots fired again I looked at every show
I loved this show, I bragged to my friends and family to watch this! I honestly heart broken that there isn’t a second season! I think you guys should give it a shot!
I hate that I watched this after it was already over. It came and went too quickly and I really enjoyed it. Hate to see it end.
This was one of my favorite new shows. I can’t believe it was cancelled. Please someone pick it up for season 2.
One of the best shows on tv this is some b.s. theres probably some political **** behind this BRING BACK SHOTS FIRED