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 am obsessed with this show. I will be crushed if it is not renewed!
Love Tyrant~ hope it returns for another season. I wish it would air a little earlier than 10 pm Eastern!
I have been watching Tyrant from the beginning. I am hooked. I hope it’s renewed.
I’m eagerly anticipating a season 2
Definitely should go for another season! My husband and I both look forward to watching every week! Please keep Tyrant!
Haven’t missed an episode and have really enjoyed this season. Hope they continue.
Definitely renew! Love it! I’m hooked!
I loved the show. I hope there will a second season. They can’t leave us hanging like this.
I got glued to Tyrant from the onset, hope there’s a season 2 cuz it just ended in suspense
Are you kidding me! I sure hope FX doesn’t cancel Tyrant. We are enjoying this series just as much as Justified and American Horror Story. Looking forward to next season. FX is becoming a great source of entertainment!
Very good show..certainly is more relevant than the lame reality TV on every week on the networks.. Keep “The Americans” on, too. Both have our vote to be continued.
Love Tyrant, hope it returns!
Yes, we really enjoy the Tryant series-complex drama versus simple entertainment. Please renew!
My husband and I have enjoyed the series and hope it will continue with another season.
I really liked the show. Please bring it back…great cast and good writing.