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.
I like the show and want to see it renewed
I LOVE THIS SHOW!
Lets give Bassam at least one more season to overthrow the TRYANT
Please bring it back
I loved this show and looked forward every week to seeing what would happen next. Please please please let us see the rest.
Bring on season two!!!
Definitely a quality show with solid writing, great acting, and an unique plot line Although I would say the same thing about The Bridge and The Americans. IMO FX is outperforming AMC and TBS
Too bad people waste their viewing hours on low quality broadcast network shows which means quality programming like Tyrant are always in danger of getting canceled
Don’t leave us hanging, good series, must have back. Love all the characters and can’t wait to see more.
RENEW!!!!!! Great show
Great show!
Yes. Enjoyed watching it!!!
Love the series!
Tyrant should be renewed without question!! It is television at its best!! Superb acting, directing, cinematography, and producing!! FX WOULD BE MAKING A
HUGE MISTAKE IF IT DOES NOT RENEW!!!!
FX, PLEASE DON’T BE STUPID!!!!
I really like Tyrant because it is so different from any other TV show. The characters are well developed. I am hoping the show will be renewed.
Please renew – we have to know what Jamal ultimately decides!!! Ahhh!!!!