After 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! 
Thats stupid, The riches was an amazing show. I have both seasons and love em. Was waiting and waiting for the rest of the show. Especially because of how they ended it, damn writers. jk jk. Hope FX will change its mind in the future?!?!?
The riches was the best show i have ever seen, i hope season 3 would come out!!!! I have the hole season 2 on my i pod and watch it all the time, every day!!!
Dude this sucks. I loved this show and watched it religiously. I’ll definatly miss it, espescially since they left us hanging like theres no tomorow. Cmon FX give us something. Dont the viewers that gave their time deserve at least an answer????!!!!
Jon that’s bull. If you didn’t like it then don’t watch it. You only have 1 opinion and you don’t run anything. Get over it i liked it.
the show was good but way to much untold truth between the wayne and dahlia. i got tired of watching them both just not even mention anything thing to one another even when there were bigger problems yet its a show… soo i understand that. also i just got so sick of dahlia shes bipolar a druggy selfish dumb i was tired of watching her be that way to the family and the only people who put her down were the kids. i wanted wayne to beat her and or she get killed off or go to jail. with that… Read more »
NO SEASON 3 , THAT SUCK’S !!!!! IT’S THE BEST SHOW YOU HAD ON FX !!! YOU NEED TO DO SEASON 3 AN SO ON !!!!!! I HOPE YOU HOPE ,I REALLY LIKED IT !!! THANK YOU, ARTIE
I didn’t know what the show was. I saw advertisements for it on TV and always thought it was the old Richy-Rich cartoon made into a live action drama series. It still looked interesting, but I wasn’t able to get around to watching it. Now it is on Hulu, so I decided to check it out and the show is brilliant! I couldn’t pay for it if I had to (not in this economy) but I really love the show and wish I could afford to pay for it. I don’t want to see the series end (although it already… Read more »
Yeah at least they could have done one more episode to end the season 2. I don’t know where Cael chose to stay – with gypsies or his family.
Dude, it’s only crap like “Degrassi” and “One on One” that gets to stay on and important shows like “the Riches” go. Damn. Maybe most folks are dumbasses and don’t get the meaning of the show. I personally love it and would contribute to a movement to bring this show back.
The Riches was one of the best shows on TV…I looked forward to it every week…I will miss the show
I can not believe they would leave it hanging bring it back
why do the intelligent shows get cancelled? you could have given it more than a season and a half. how many series hits developed after several lackluster seasons? duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! you goofed. bring it back.
Please i am begging you bring back my favorite show, i still cant function without it, i miss this show so much. It was a really bad idea to cancel it, i want to see it back on please.
A poor move to cancel a show that had so many great elements. Many plot twists and possible moral messages too. We liked it allot! It beat the stuffing out of cop shows and reality TV drech on the networks today. You may have polled the wrong demographic on its value. Still, I’ve got a channel switcher and DVD player and I use it.
fx please finishit or better yet somone can finish it as a movie