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! 
Why do all of the most entertaining provacative Shows get canceled?
This was writing at its best!
Every week you would always cheer them on – it was like…. “Maybe I should try this”!
COME ON FX BRING IT BACK!
this sucks.. miss the riches…it is not usual to witness good writing for shows anymore. Too many stupid reality shows if you ask me. Fox bad move
Man this does suck! I was searching for season 3 season premiere, now I find this. Ive watched every episode so far, waited a whole year now to find this out. Kinda wish I wouldnt have checked now.
This sucks. I absolutely loved this show, LOVED this show. Damnit.
I can’t believe it! Boo! Have been so excited for Season 3, was searching for the premier date and found this horrible news. I had no idea. Very depressing, one of the few TV shows we watch, we love it and will sorely miss it. We have been waiting a long time now to find out what happens next. Unbelievable, such a fantastic show, I’m pretty upset bout this.
This was one absolutely outstanding show with excellent writing and acting. I can’t believe it didn’t draw more people. I was so looking forward to Season 3, and am so disappointed. Thanks anyway, FX, for a unique viewing experience.
YOU Suck FX!!!! That was the greatest show for a great while. I am very sad this show is over. We were die hard follwers of the show. How did ER last for the last 14 years.
If FX was ANYTHING more than it is, we’d still be blessed with more outstanding entertainment. Perhaps we should thank ’em for air’ing it in the first place…..
This is devastating news. I (although not a crook) felt a real kinship to the characters in the riches. I looked forward to the antics in each episode and the true grit of Dahlia Malloy.
this is f u c king stupid i cant belive this fx is needs to get there heades out of there as ses
This is such crap!!!!! Ya know even nip/tuck wasnt that great this season. They need to get their sh** together and get the good shows back to where they were. Come on FX I really like your network but this makes me so mad!!!!
What the Hell !!!!!!!!!
I loved this show, so much. Not even joking it was one of the best shows on TV, and there not even going to finish it. Wow FX, way to go. Get us hooked and then yank it way. Now the Sheild and the Riches are gone, FX has become just another flip station.
I am so totally bummed out!! I loved this show!!! This is way better than some of the other shows on FX…I give up on this network.
It sucks to see this show given the axe in this fashion.
Guess I can mark FX Channel as a NO WATCH except for Rescue Me!
I just bought the 7 episode Season Two– I am totally hooked on the series. I hate to see it not continue. I loved all of the characters and the plot and the acting — just everything about the series. It is very disappointing that it can’t continue on– I do not understand why half of viewing audience quit watching unless the time changed, there was not enough publicity, and then the writer’s strike did the rest– I’d love to see all Season one and two shown say the same time late night to create a new audience revival and… Read more »