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.
Please bring it on next season
Very good show,well written please keep it on the air.
Renew, please.
Series is great!!! Casting is brilliant; storyline holds your interest from beginning to end.
Please renew, please!!
Renew!
My family loves the show, and we all watch it together (a rarity). I really hope they renew it for season 2!
Renew!!! After watching the 1st episode my wife and I have planned Tuesday nights around the show.
Absolutely love this show. Please renew. It’s the best thing AMC has going.
Please do not cancel my wife,my 3 grown up children and their partners and myself love the show and cannot wait for it to continue !!!
This is an excellent portrayal of middle eastern values and families. I look forward to the next season.
Renew – we loved it !!!
Renew!!
Please renew
Renew.
Renew. My husband and I like it a lot.
I love the show. Keeps me on the edge every time! PLEASE renew!