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.
Are you serious ? Renew !! Jamal should get an Emmy !
Please renew!!!!
Season 2, please!
Renew!
different to many other(s)… shows
Renew…. Please… This is just getting good… It takes time to find a program when you have a busy life. However, if this is played opposite of other TV series programs this series will be a hit. There are not enough series programs to make up for the down time for many good programs. This is a great series. I just found it and want more. I hope there will be another season. I am set-ready-record… for the return…
Renew
Renew!
I Love the show please Renew
Please do not cancell one of the best series we have seen in a while. Great acting and very good story line.
This is one of my favorite programs….I so hope it is renewed!!!!
I actually watch it twice! The sheer number of cliff-hangers here is almost TOO MUCH! I have to know what happens to the letter to the NYT Barry sent in event he is captured. RENEW PLEASE.
Really awesome show. Very strong storyline, brother relationships, family dynamics … Definitely to be renewed.
Renew
absolutely am compelled with the story line. Would be very disappointed if it is cancelled. Would forever be wondering if the brother of the president is killed or survives!!!!!
Renew Tyrant