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.
Great show….I did not expect to like as much…but it has become my new favorite show…if I miss it I go back on demand and watch it….must continue the show
RENEW IT
Love Tyrant, please bring it back! Gripping!
Please bring this show back for a 2nd season! !
Absolutely love the show ! Probably the best on TV (except for Scandal) and YOU MUST RENEW IT ! ! ! Thanks A Bunch !
Bring it back
Loved Loved Loved!!! Bring it back!!
Please don’t even think of canceling Tyrant! Great drama and acting. We HAVE to know what happens next!
Renew, Please!!!!
Bring it back so we have some intelligent shows that give us a view on the world, After all, these stories are more realistic than our so called network news shows.
Look forward to every episode. Different than a mystery, but sit at edge of seat! Please renew as can’t imagine not knowing what happens next!!
Loved the show! Very well done, and want to see more! Thanks, FX!
Yes
Definetly renew,love love this show
Love the show and the actors. Very intriguing.