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.
This is a great show. I hope it comes back. I definetly want more.
Definitely renew
Excellent show. You look forward to the next episode. Im looking forward to Season 2. So please continue.
SEASON 2 PLEASE!!!!!!! Bring it back!!!!!
Tyrant was my big surprise of the new summer series, most of which were disappointing. I was expecting to dislike this series, but I loved it.
FX needs to promote the heck out of this one.
Keep it on. My spouse loves it!
This is a great show. I was on pins and needles last night….. It has to return!!
love the show
please do not cancel
Awesome show that is growing stronger by the week, defiantly needs to be renewed for a second season!!
please renew, great show, do not leave us hanging, can’t wait to see more
We are looking forward to another season. Sure would appreciate your bringing it back.
Enjoying the Tyrant episodes-this is rare for me as I do not allocate much time for television. Taking the time to send this e-mail should resonate with you how exceptional this programming is comparatively speaking from all of today’s rubbish on television, e.g., reality shows of nebulous pseudo-celebrities and other wasteful programming. Looking forward to season 2 of Tyrant. Do not disappoint me.
Love the show and will be annoyed if not on for Season 2 and more.
Shawny– The gay thing? The tryst between Sammy and his cousin (Episode 1 or 2)? Unless I missed something, that was it. Actually, expanding on Sammy’s sexuality could’ve added a great subplot, assuming homosexuality is illegal in Muslim countries.
Terrific show, great cast, script, sets, wonderful score. Please renew. If I heard Jamal’s final line correctly, he’s about to tell his mother & then sentence Basam to death. Seriously? Seriously?? You gonna let that hang? No way!