Kurt Sutter’s last TV series on FX, Sons of Anarchy, was a big ratings success for the cable channel and ran for seven seasons. Will his new show, The Bastard Executioner, be a hit as well? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
A medieval drama set in 14th century Wales, The Bastard Executioner follows Wilkin Brattle (Lee Jones). He was a Knight during King Edward the First’s reign and is a deeply spiritual man. He wants to settle down and live the quiet life of a farmer but it’s not to be. The rest of the cast includes Stephen Moyer, Matthieu Charneau, Katey Sagal, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Kurt Sutter, Sam Spruell, Darren Evans, Danny Sapani, Timothy V. Murphy, Sarah White, Sarah Sweeny, Ethan Griffiths, and Ross O’Hennessy.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
11/18 update: FX has cancelled The Bastard Executioner after one season.
Final season averages: 0.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.22 million total viewers.
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Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to locate so there may be occasional delays or gaps.
What do you think? Do you like The Bastard Executioner TV show? Do you think that it should be renewed for a second season?
While the drama may have picked up, Kurt blew it by starting it off so boring and so slow.. Sorry, but he dragged a lot of SOA fans into this, and those fans and viewers needed something a little faster paced. It is what it is. He was destined to lose 50% interest in this on that fact alone. I said before this began, he HAD to start out strong, or this was going to bomb. And it bombed. Yes, I’m sure some of you liked it, but not enough to keep it on air. I hope Kurt learns from… Read more »
I will never watch FX again. I loved the bastar d executioner!
i love this show & find it hard to believe it has been canceled. With all the many channels, it is often hard to find good shows. Give it time to draw followers such as I who only discovered it
at season’s end. This is a bad move. Please reconsider. I will miss it & am really bummed out by the news.
I love this show not sure wha FX is doing maybe AMC will pick it up and have anothee HIT!!!!!
To me this is one of the most intriguing dramas of tv today.
It’s fitting for the time period it portrays. It’s based on history and the life of the that history.
Action, drama, and love story.
My favorite program! PLEASE RETURN ANOTHER SEASON!
I LOVE this show! Please don’t cancel!
so boring
I’m so disappointed that there is not going to be another season!!!! The show is amazing!!!!
I’m so disappointed “The Bastar d Exacutioner ” is not being renewed for another season.
I thought it was a great show.
I just found out about the cancelation. Very shocked and dissapointed. I will admitt it started off slow (first two episodes), but the following episodes up to the last one kept me on the edge of my seat. I was looking forward to the next season. I loved this show as much as Sons of Anarchy. I was a huge fan and expected The Bastar d Executioner to be just as good. In my opinion it was getting there. FX should’ve given the show another chance, season 2.
F****ing bull**** that the show was canceled!!
I’m done with FX with canceling this show this is the third series they’ve cancelled on me.Almost Human and The Bridge being the other two I would love to see AMC pick up the rights for Bastar d Executioner and rekindle it they seem to have no issues with the success of such hit series like Walking Dead,Turn and many others that have aired.
I am so so upset that Bastar d Executioner has been cancelled. Something has to be done to bringbit back for a second season. It was amazing to watch
I loved it…there should absolutely be a second season. It just needs to be given a chance. It took me forever to get into SOA but once I did I was hooked. I definitely think this has potential. I want to see more!
I so loved this show and disappointed it has been cancelled. I watched every eposode but 2 due to work schedule and had to watch on FX Now. I pray he reconsiders for one more season. I will buy each episode if they come to DVDs in store. God bless you Kurt Sutter. I will stay positive and pray 2 see more. I loved this show and it’s great actors. Please reconsider.
I am so disappointed in both FX & Kurt Sutter for axing this show! It honestly is the best show on tv. I couldn’t wait for the next episode each week. I love everything about it. Shame on them for ending it & doing so in such a horrible way! I really would love to see Netflix or Amazon pick it up. It’s not too late. Please reconsider!!! I am so angry about this! 🙁
great show…