Last night marked the season finale of the Tyrant TV show on FX. The episode left things up in the air but will there be a second season to resolve them? Will the series be renewed or will it be cancelled instead?
Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. The drama’s cast includes Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
The series debuted in late June to 2.1 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The numbers took a significant tumble in week two but have gone up and down as new episodes have been unveiled. The 10 episode season ended up averaging 1.55 million viewers with a 0.6 rating (a 0.55 actually).
While Tyrant hasn’t been a big ratings success for FX, it has done relatively well. I suspect that Tyrant will be renewed — not so much on the strength of the show’s ratings but because several of FX’s other shows are doing so poorly.
The Americans was down 33% year-to-year in viewership, The Bridge is down 37%, and new shows Married, Partners, and You’re the Worst have all been ratings disasters. In addition, the venerable Justified series is ending soon after six seasons. FX needs new shows and right now, a series with acceptable ratings is likely looking like a success.
But, what do you think? Do you like Tyrant? Should FX renew the series for a second season or should it be cancelled instead?
UPDATE: Tyrant has been renewed for a second season on FX.
Very good show
I think the show should be renewed, at least for another season. It’s very timely and has a lot of suspense. The actors are great and I enjoy looking at the handsome brothers!
They have to renew ! Its been a long-time since I have been plugged to the tv on a series, since all you see are reality tv shows that are a farce. They should just remove those and produce real drama series like Tyrant that touch real life situations and build suspense. Please produce season 2
No need to say much this show was great, a great series, I m looking forward for season two.
Not even a question of course there has to be season 2!
I’ve watched every episode from the beginning, and although the show started off a little slow, it was understandable because we had to get introduced to the characters and the situation. It definitely picked up steam and I love it. It MUST be renewed! Not to mention, if the show continues to gain popularity, maybe more people will start becoming familiar with my name and I won’t have to keep spelling it out for people everywhere I go. Thanks.
Got hooked on the first episode..characters are great,I don’t know why it would be canceled.Its a lot better than many other series that are on!Keep it!
I am a huge movie critic and one thing I know is movie’s. I predicted that the HBO show True Blood would be a success; I predicted “24” would be a success; I predicted “The Games of Throne’s” would be a success. Fox/FX if you are listening please hear me, the series “Tyrant” and “The Strain” will be a success!!!!! Please renew.
Renew tyrant. Excellent show
Love actor who plays Jamal
Love this show!!! Cannot wait for season 2!!
Tyrant is a great show, thrilling, action packed, suspenseful and exciting. Not predictable and boring as so many shows. Serious cast of actors. Came across while flipping channels one night and have been watching since. Look forward to this show. Renew.
RENEW!!!!!
I think this show is amazing! The plot and cast are right on. The show needs more marketing…..
Love this show….you can’t leave us hanging.
Renew renew renew! This is one of the first shows in a long time that has me riveted.