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The Riches: FX Officially Cancels Drama, No Season Three

by Trevor Kimball, October 8, 2008

IMAGEAfter months of speculation, FX has finally put rumors of The Riches’ cancellation to rest. The show is over.

The Riches debuted on March 12, 2007 on FX. The TV series follows a pair of Irish con artists and their children who assume the identities of a wealthy family who has died in a car crash. The show stars Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver in the roles of Wayne and Dahlia Malloy.

The series debuted to 3.8 million viewers and 1.9 rating/5 share in the desirable demographic. The numbers fell during the 13 episode season but FX still renewed it for a second year. The numbers fell significantly in season two and The Riches lost almost 50% of its 18-49 viewers.

For those that did watch, they only got to see a shortened season because of the writers strike. Only seven of the 13 planned episodes were produced and ended with storylines unresolved. It was hoped that the remaining six would be added to the order for season three but that won’t happen now.

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Though the season two ratings didn’t warrant a renewal, FX was hesitant to cancel the series. Riches was a hit with critics and Driver received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Ultimately, as is usually the case, it came down to economics and resources. Things weren’t likely helped by the fact that neither Izzard or Driver were available to return to production any time soon. Izzard is booked for two movies and has a busy stand up schedule that keeps him touring. Driver recently gave birth to her first child.

After months of waiting, actor Todd Stashwick (Dahlia’s cousin Dale on the series) broke the cancellation news to fans on Thursday. The network made the official announcement a few days later.

In a perfect world, a final episode or movie would be filmed to wrap up the series’ cliffhanger. Based on the show’s ratings, that seems unlikely to happen. Stay tuned! TV Series Finale home page


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Diana Gilman Wolfe
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Diana Gilman Wolfe

Would gladly pay to see the final episodes. Loved this show!!

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March 22, 2020 6:25 pm
Irene
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Irene

extremely disappointing that there is not at least a closure episode. Great way to lose fans of FX

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January 27, 2020 2:54 pm
Rachel Kelly
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Rachel Kelly

I am incredibly disappointed with this cancellation I feel cheated and wish I would have known of this before watching! I think the best thing to do is to have Netflix or Hulu pick up the show and finish season two possibly make a season 3 only if they could get Izzard and Minnie Driver to return!!! I would absolutely Pay to watch that..

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January 19, 2020 12:57 pm
Kristine Gallagher
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Kristine Gallagher

I love this show and I am EXTREMELY DEVASTATED that there is no ending!! I could watch a few more seasons of this! Please Hulu pick it up as a Hulu original and finish it. Or Netflix or someone please??!!!!????

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January 19, 2020 11:19 am
Diane
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Diane

Why in their right mind would HULU put the 2 series on with knowing there was no ending?? I’m super upset.

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September 2, 2019 2:07 am
Rachel Kelly
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Rachel Kelly

I just watched both seasons and I had to get on here and vent.. I completely agree with you and I’m so disappointed with how this season ended or shall I say did not end. I feel cheated and wish I would have known this before watching. I now feel incomplete and I think that the same way that Netflix picked up “Lucifer” and finished it they should strongly consider picking up this show and finishing it.. Or Hulu should either or as long I get some kind of closure lol

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January 19, 2020 1:01 pm
Carol Anderson
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Carol Anderson

This is why I rarely watch a continuing series type of show. Now its cancelled with no ending. I detest this sort of thing. This show was great and very enjoyable.

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March 24, 2017 12:00 pm
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Boss Lady LucyKuscht

Watched it on Netflix and I would like to see the end

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March 14, 2017 10:51 pm
Anita
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Anita

Unbelievable! This show was mesmerizing and to be left without closure is devastating. I hope Netflix will do the right thing for their subscribers and pick up the series finale.

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January 2, 2017 11:15 pm
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Leslie landman

There’s something about that show I love it I keep going back to watching it again and again it’s warm it’s talented it’s entertaining I’m devastated to that it’s over

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February 3, 2017 11:32 pm
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Ray Reyes

I watched the series when it originally screened in ’07 & ’08; loved it. Introduced it to my wife on Netflix 12/16; she loves it. She is angered that she may never know the outcome. Netflix, just as you rescued LONGMIRE please save and continue The Riches. I don’t like when my wife is angry with me. Thank you.

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December 28, 2016 9:32 pm
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TVisDead

This is why I hate TV anymore… I’m at the mercy of what “everyone else” is watching. I loved this series so much, it hurts to know it’s definitely over. Like, way over apparently…

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December 1, 2016 7:55 pm
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L Holt

Netflix or someone please pick up this series & at least give us an ending. Great storyline, nothing else like it on TV, great actors who received Emmy & Golden Globe nominations…what more do you need! I’m so tired of really good shows getting cancelled & nothing but stupid reality shows left to watch. Not everyone likes that crap, so please give those of us who don’t, something decent & fun to watch!! Please!!!!!

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June 4, 2016 6:17 pm
Rachel Kelly
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Rachel Kelly

Well said!!! I agree with this is a shame and I only wish that Netflix or Hulu picks this up and finishes it ….

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January 19, 2020 1:05 pm
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Margaret cassar

I loved this series. I really hope season three will be made. It is ver disappointing that it was cancelled. From all accounts, people want it to be continued. Please continue it.

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