Though many critics loved the FX series, Terriers just couldn’t attract enough viewers to stay alive. FX has announced the TV show has been officially cancelled.
Terriers follows a pair of unorthodox and unlicensed private detectives. They’ll take just about any job, no matter how small or how strange. The show stars Donal Logue, Michael Raymond-James, Kimberly Quinn, Laura Allen, Rockmond Dunbar, and Jamie Denbo.
The series debuted to a 0.5 rating among the 18-49 demographic and 970,000 total viewers. When compared to other FX shows, that was a poor showing right from the start. The numbers went lower for subsequent episodes and the recent season finale attracted a 0.3 demo rating and 784,000 viewers.
FX President John Landgraf is expected to discuss the decision later today but ultimately the reason for the cancellation seems quite clear.
What do you think? Are you sorry that Terriers won’t be returning for a second season? Why didn’t it catch on? Was it simply a confusing title or something more?
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I loved watching Terriers. It had constant movement in plot. The writing was excellent and the acting the best I have seen on t.v. in many years! The chemistry between the two male partners was enviable. They played off of each other in a hypnotic way – at least to me. Well what a loss. It came on in my area at 11:00 p.m. – so I always had to record it, but never missed an episode. Please consider bringing it back!
Great Show! Bring back Terriers!
I absolutely loved this show and I am so bummed!
I personally loved this show and am now majorly ticked off since I found out it’s been cancelled. What a load of BS.
Unbelievable. Probably my favorite new series on TV. It’s unfortunate that more viewers didn’t give it a chance. I partially blame the initial advertisements. They weren’t very appealing to the market FX was aiming for. As far as the people who didn’t keep watching it, I can’t explain why. Hopefully FX comes to its’ senses and brings back another season.
Too bad….justified & terriers rocked. Give it another try as it can be big as justified.
I lolved this show. It was so intelligent. Bring it back! Why do all the good shows get cancelled?
THIS was a GREAT SHOW ! ! ! WHAAAAT ? IS those FX execs tinkin …..them MUST be CRAZY ! ! !
Wow- what a bummer. My wife and I enjoyed this show… I totally get the entire ratings thing- for us we watched the show on http://www.fxnetwork.com. I wonder if FX takes into consideration web viewers- there are a lot of us out there who have no use for over priced cable/dish tv service packages coupled with poor programming. This happened a few months back with another great show called Defying Gravity and Flash Forward both on ABC— what is up with reality shows getting all of the attention? My wife says it isn’t worth trying to get attached to any… Read more »
Excellent writing, even better acting, and an absolute shame that FX did not do a better job with this show. I also hope that someone else picks up this show so we can learn more about these excellently flawed characters.
That is bad news, It really was a great show. I was really looking forward to the new season…this sucks!!
I am CRUSHED to discover this show has been cancelled! I have been so disgusted with the horrible unreal reality shows insulting our intelligence. Terriers was a refreshing change. It had good hooks yet light enough to escape to for that precious hour. Watching Donal and Michael wasn’t too tough either ; ) I hope another network with some class picks up this show.
I can’ t believe it. We loved the show. What is FX thinking???
Please bring it back!
What a shame to lose Terriers. It was unique, had quirky, believable characters, and heart. I guess there is no room in TV world for a show with these features. Perhaps it will be replaced with another form of CSI, or even better, some lame reality show. I’m so glad I have my Kindle.
I am sooooo bummed. I absolutely loved this show!!!! Please bring it back!