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.
Renew… I am a junkie with the exception of the commercials I LOVVEE this show!!!
Renew. Love the characters and the storyline.
Absolutely, renew! We love this series and are convinced people just haven’t caught on yet.
Please renew Tyrant, I love this show and can’t wait to see what happens next. This show has substance and I fear for Barry and his family. I love Jamal , he scares me. Please renew.
please renew. i love it. there are not many intelligent, adult shows on tv.
Please renew…Don’t leave us hanging
Renew! We love this show…keeps us on the edge of our seats!
tyrant should definitely be renewed and people should be encouraged to watch
Second season please!
Absolutely, we love the show.
Renew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If FX needs a successful show with built-in viewers, they can pick up Longmire for A&E. It is much better than Tyrant.
Great show but what’s with the upside down American Flag shown in the finale that is supposed to be in the “American” embassy.
Bring it back and fix the flag.
I didn’t see the episode but typically an upside down flag is the sign of distress.
Renew! It’s the most original show on television. Give it a chance to gain some momentum. People are just learning about it.
Renew!!! It is a great show, maybe just not in the best time of the year. I do not like to miss an episode but I had to miss the last one due to it being aired so near the end of the summer season. Renew!!! Please.