Training Day TV show star, Bill Paxton, passed away on February 25th, at just 61 years of age, due to complications following surgery. Since his new CBS cop drama is only four episodes into its 13 episode first season, fans have asked how the loss of this accomplished actor will affect the first season, and if CBS will cancel or renew Training Day for season two.
Picking up years after the movie, Training Day follows Detective Frank Rourke (Paxton). He’s the maverick head of a special unit that hunts the city’s most dangerous criminals. LAPD brass assigns heroic Kyle Craig (Justin Cornwell) to pose as Frank’s trainee. Kyle is to spy on Frank and report on his off-book methods. The rest of the CBS cast includes Katrina Law, Drew Van Acker, Lex Scott Davis, Julie Benz, Christina Vidal, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Will Training Day Season One Continue? Will this TV Show Be Cancelled or Renewed for a Season Two on CBS?
The first season of Training Day is currently averaging a 0.77 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.165 million viewers. Compared to other CBS TV shows, the cop drama currently ranks 22nd out of the 25 scripted Tiffany Network TV shows we’re tracking. Even if we hadn’t lost the talented Mr. Paxton far too soon, CBS was unlikely to renew Training Day for season two.
There is one bright spot for fans. Deadline reports that season one production wrapped in December, which means all 13 episodes from the show’s first-season have already been shot. There are still nine new Training Day episodes, starring Paxton, to come on CBS.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Training Day TV show? Will you keep watching it, without Paxton? Should CBS cancel or renew Training Day for season two? Let us know, below.
Keep the show going. What a loss of a great talent but the show workd
This is one of the best-written, best directed shows on TV. I hope that the network runs all 13 episodes, and looks hard for a replacement for the character Frank. It’s been done before, and if you find the right guy, who’s rough and tumble looking and can do snappy dialog, there’s no reason why the show should not continue. I was sorry to hear about Bill Paxton’s passing, but I think keeping the show going, rather than cancelling it, would be a way to honor him.
The show is great… I am so sorry for the loss of Bill Paxton, but could he be written out somehow and continue with the show. The other actors and the story lines are really good.
I had just gotten intrigued by it the last two weeks. The ‘bad guy’ cop looked familiar, but I just couldn’t put a name to his face. I was wondering if that was makeup or actually the way he felt (he looked so worn out to me). I liked the premise, and hope it keeps going past the first season.
Love the show; it has the wow factor the movie but it own identity. Loved Bill Paxton. He had class unlike some Hollywood elites.
My husband I both had just talked about liking the show. My husband even mentioned liking Bill Paxton. How sad. We will watch as long as it continues to air
Find a great replacement to honor Bill Paxton and keep the show on; it is terrific! He is outstanding in it! He will be missed!
Loved the show and thought it had great promise. I think it should have a conclusion. Can’t replace Bill Paxton but a conclusion would honor him.
I was so into this.. so sad about Bills passing but hope you keep this show going
I don’t watch too many shows 2 or 3 at most…I looked forward to Training Day…Would watch it regardless who’s acting…Show is up there with Leathal Weapon….KEEP IT GOING….
I love the series and look forward to seeing the rest of the season. Not sure about keeping it going. It won’t be the same without Paxton’s character.
Please continue showing Season One…. have enjoyed what I’ve watched! Good strong story line!
THIS WAS THE BEST SHOW YOU HAVE HAD ON IN A LONG TIME I HATE TO SEE IT CANCELLED. I DON’T KNOW WHO COULD REPLACE BILL BUT THE REST OF THE CAST IS GREAT TOO. I HOPE SOMEONE THERE HAS A BRAIN TO TRY AND SAVE THIS SHOW.
I will continue to watch the show; seems like u could replace him with another strong character actor or promote one of the team with similar ideals/beliefs
I would like to see an episode where is actor gets killed off and the rest of the team takes over to find his killer.