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Will Ashe and Preston remain on the case? Has the Shots Fired TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on FOX? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Shots Fired season two. 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 FOX television network, Shots Fired stars Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Stephen Moyer, Will Patton, Mack Wilds, Aisha Hinds, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Conor Leslie, DeWanda Wise, and Richard Dreyfuss. Helen Hunt, Jill Hennessy, and Dennis Haysbert guest star.
A timely mystery drama thriller, Shots Fired is a 10-hour limited series which explores the tense aftermath of two racially charged shootings in a small North Carolina town. When African-American Deputy Joshua Beck (Wilds) shoots and kills an unarmed white college student, it unsettles his small burg. Before the community comes to terms with the disturbing incident, frustration grows, regarding the overlooked murder of an African-American teenager. As tensions flare, the Department of Justice launches an official inquiry and dispatches experienced investigator Ashe Akino (Lathan) and young Special Prosecutor Preston Terry (James) to investigate.
Season One Ratings
The first season of Shots Fired is averaging a 0.88 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.48 million viewers. Find out how Shots Fired stacks up against other FOX TV shows.
On May 15, 2017, it was confirmed that there won’t be a second season of Shots Fired. Could it be revived? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Although FOX has billed it as both an “event series,” and a “10-hour film,” if Shots Fired scores in the Nielsen ratings, smart money says they will find a way to bring it back, perhaps as an anthology drama like ABC‘s American Crime, or American Crime Story on FX. After all, the networks never worry about my nutritional needs. I will keep an eye on the ratings but, at this point, I don’t forsee a second season. Subscribe for free alerts on any Shots Fired cancellation or renewal news.
5/15 update: There won’t be a second season of Shots Fired. Details here.
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What do you think? Were you hoping that the Shots Fired TV show would be renewed for a second season?
Wow!!! Cancelled???
Fox really??? Finally a decent dram comes on and then they cancelled the only show you have that’s worth watching Come on with the next season all ready
One of the best, real dramas on TV. We are both over 65 years old and feel that justice for all can be excelerated by showing people what really goes on in the lives of others who are mistreated.
I have not seen a show so rooted in the realities of life for citizens of the United States, both Black and White. It provides an intelligent and well thought out story line that more accurately portrays the state of race relations in this country right now. The cast is fantastic!! I am eagerly awaiting season 2. Let’s keep THIS SHOW on the air!!!
This was an excellent program. I hope there is some consideration at renewing it for a second season. Great writing. Great acting. Quality television
Shots fired is a show with much promise, as its initial premise leads to a segway that could engage a broader perspective about the injustice of the justice system.
I hope this show is not cancelled. So real for the times.
Bring the shows back please
Come on FOX !!! You gotta bring SHOTS FIRED back !!!!!
This show is so timely and the acting was fantastic—–it should not have been cancelled!
This is an awesome show! it must have a season 2
Please, PLEASE bring back Shots Fired. I love this show and was waiting for season 2. Please reconsider !!
This show was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE!! I beg you, PLEASEEE bring this show back! Its one of the BEST I’ve seen this far! Awesomeeeee writers
Please bring Shots Fired BACK!!! I have been telling everyone I know about how awesome this show is. Every Wednesday night after the show goes off, I can’t wait until next Wednesday to see the next episode.
They should bring it back. Maybe just the investigator and the prosecutor travel to another town. Or stay in that town and somehow keep them there. We need those two to stay on the show. I want to see their relationship grow. To see how she works her daughter into her life more to maintain a larger custody roll. We have a bunch of interesting story lines open here that need further play.
SHOTS FIRED IS A GREAT. AND ICONIC SHOW. FOX TV FAILED TO PROMOTE THIS SHOW,, LIKE EMPIRE WHICH IS ADVERTISED LITERALLY. EVERYWHERE. EMPIRE IS THE SHOW FOX SHOULD HAVE CCANCELLED .
SHOTS FIRED IS A GREAT SHOW THAT WILL NOT BE SILENCED.! !
I HOPE THE CREATORS WILL HAVE A TALK WITH A CABLE NETWORK. WOULD LOVE TO SEE ” SHOTS FIRED ON STARZ .
I totally agree. Bring back shots fired. Great show and superb acting.