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! 
I had no idea they canceled the show! I hate it when they create a show, draw you in – then cancel it without any resolution to the story… That is just terrible. Thanks FX
WOW! I can’t believe it. I was so looking forward to another season. My husband and I made it our “date night” of the week and planned everything else around it. So, so sad!!! All the pathetic reality shows don’t make the cut for “date night”. BOO to you! FX for dropping this fantastic drama.:(
I am totally bummed out… I was really looking forward to season 3….ONe of my FAV shows.
this os total bull ****, i just dont see why you cant finish the show, leaveing it all half ass, its a shame
i can’t believe this ****!!! was really looking forward to season 3
thanks for wasting months of waiting all for nothing if it wasnt for that 70’s show i would never watch your **** channel!!!
We never really got to say goodbye.
I’ve been waiting for it to start this season and haven’t heard a thing! After researching a little – i was VERY DISAPPOINTED to see its CANCELLED – this was the best show on television – we looked forward to it every week! It was clever and different; not like every other show on tv. I can’t believe it wasn’t watched by more people, they missed out. Now just wrap it up for us!
I am furious! Freaking writer’s strike…Like not having The Shield wasn’t bad enough, NOW THIS!?!?! Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard are my heroes…please make a movie or something to tie it all up with a bow!!!!!!!!!
Noooooooooo!!!! What is WITH this? This show was relevant, current, cutting edge, dramatic, funny, emotional, and challenging. Who ARE these execs?? Find a way to promote it better, put it at a different time – this show and story needs to continue. Please at least finish the season on DVD? If so, email us all and let us know…
Sigh.
The brass at F/X are idiots! OK… the brass at all the networks are idiots!
Almost every show I have LOVED in the past few years has been canceled.
They seem to think that anything unique and original is far too complicated for
the ignorant masses to follow. I am SICK TO DEATH with “reality” shows and
game shows. Maybe Alec Baldwin was telling the truth in that commercial when
he confessed they are aliens and want to eat our melted gooified brains!
The Riches,New Amsterdam,Jericho,Dead like Me,Boston Legal,Surface,The
Book of Daniel,Arrested Development,Car Poolers…etc. I miss you all!!!!
I enjoyed the show but there seemed to not be too many places to take it after season 2. It probably would have spiralled into mediocrity so I’ll be happy to remember it in a good light rather than watching it turn to poop.
What a big bummer; atleast do a finale to tie up loose ends, for GS.
what a wonderful original storyline…true to life for some who have always lived under the grid..
Its a shame how easily tv shows with such great casts and original story lines can be erased from tv schedules never to be heard from again. Huff, won emmys in its first and second season, had a awesome cast (Oliver Platt) and its cliffhanger ending left devoted fans with an empty void to fill when it was canceled. The same can be said for Arrested Development,deadwood (horrible ending by the way, but great show), Brotherhood, and now the riches. These shows where huge and achieved monumental critical acclaim. The one hope is that if Family Guy was able to… Read more »
I am SOOO BUMMED!! I have been waitin for this show to come back FOREVER and have been searching for some answers! This SUCKS! 🙁