Last year, The Strain on FX saw a huge drop in the ratings — falling by 40% when compared to season one. This time around, there are only 10 episodes. Could fewer episodes impact the ratings in a positive way? Will the show be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.
On The Strain, New York City has become a battleground as humans fight for survival during the rapidly growing vampire apocalypse. Written off by the federal government, that can no longer support or protect the overrun city, the question is who will win? Humans or strigoi? The large cast includes Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Hyde, Kevin Durand, Ruta Gedmintas, Richard Sammel, Max Charles, Samantha Mathis, Rupert Penry-Jones, Miguel Gomez, and Joaquin Cosio.
In the changing world of television, TV execs look at many factors when deciding to renew or cancel a show. However, the ratings are still very important. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
9/26 update: The Strain has been renewed for a fourth and final season on FX. Details here.
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For comparisons: The second season of The Strain averaged a 0.59 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.34 million viewers.
What do you think? Do you like The Strain TV show? Do you think that it should be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
TO ME., THE STRAIN, IS THE ONLY GOOD SHOW ON, FX.!!
This show is fun in SPITE of the lead and his annoying kid getting way to much focus.
LIKE TO KNOW., WHEN SEASON 4 OF THE STRAIN, WILL RETURN.!! hope its at least 16 episodes, that 10 episode 3rd season, really bit, the big one.!!
The strain is awesome me and all the guys at work talk about it weekly. The fact that it is being cancelled stinks but FX is good for making awesome shows getting people hooked and canceling (sons of anarchy) this is ridiculous thanks FX screwed once again.
A good series but ruined by a pointless ending at odds with the thread so far. It seems like a desperate attempt to allow a random plot for series 4. I feel cheated by the writers who also made the mistake of giving a key role to Zack.
Does the writer actually watch the show though? When was it “moved” to Sunday nights? Since it was always on Sunday nights?
Thanks for the catch.
This is one of the best shows on television and they do not advertise it enough. I am sure if more people knew about it, it would be as successful as The Walking Dead.
I agree I love this show! It’s so under rated too… The funny thing is, I bet if it was on HBO (just because HBO is a popular network) this show would have been a big time hit
Put a show like game of thrones on FX and keep in mind there’s no action in it till like the 3rd season and I bet game of thrones would have flopped hard on FX
This story line is unbeatable… I really think they should have done a better job on season 2 to keep more viewers locked as to have more budget room. If it’s too hard to keep it accurate to the graphic novel then they need to change it up a little too keep it moving and entertaining. This story line is too original to lose if spun right. And yes Zack is a piece of **** I think everyone hates that kid…
NOT A GOOD END FOR SEASON 3.!!! hate that little zack.!! i love the strain but that was a crap ending. A NUKE, writers got their work cut out for season 4. to kill this show all you have to do is kill QUINLAN, witch to me is their only hope. season 3 end turned to crap at the end.!!!
Love, love, love the show. My son and I are addicted. Haven’t missed not one episode in the last 3 years. I’m 50 and my son is 25. We text about the show all the time. Great writing! I will be disappointed when it ends.
I like be this program It is the best in tv!!!
thats great that the strain got a forth and final season.!!! BEST show on cable.!!
It ISN’T the best show in CABLE, NOT EVEN CLOSE, Especially when you factor in the ratings drop over the years. I’m glad it received a fourth season. When the price gets down to between $9.99 and $14.99, I will buy season 2 on DVD.
just asking! dont get upset, and to me it is the best show, you bad taste broke ass.!! oh im sorry dint mean that. but really worthymagic, dont get so dam upset over a simple question.!!
Dude, everybody is entitled to their opinion. If it’s the best show on cable to h him, it’s the best show. Why be a duck?
I CANT ACCOUNT FOR PEOPLE WITH BAD TASTE.!!! i dont watch shows for rating WORTHYMAGIC.!! STORY LINES THATS WHAT I WATCH, IM MID 50S. NO TIME FOR BAD SHOWS. BUT I LOVE THE STRAIN.!!
how many fans bought season 2 dvd or bluerays the strain., thums up. pls???
the STRAIN, is only getting 10 episodes so lets get the ratings up, so we get a forth season.!!!