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.
Started watching this with the whole family while on vacation. We have been hooked ever since. Most of the time I have to catch up with the current episodes using on demand. I would be disappointed if this show were cancelled.
For the previous question. He said, ” Let me tell my mother first, then I will sentence my brother to death” I think. Please renew, I really LOVED how different this show was from everything else on tv now. I felt like this could really happen. I looked forward each week to seeing the new episode. Plus I want to know how Baseem will get out of jail.
Keep the show! It’s one of my favorites! The character of Jamal is amazingly portrayed!
Please renew Tyrant!! It is a very well done show that is very unpredictable, love it!!!
Riveting series…. A second season is a must have!!!!!! One of the best on TV today.
Excellent series. Definitely should be renewed.
All my friends in Manhattan are hooked on it, & they ALL earn in excess of $150,000 per year => EXCELLENT DEMOGRAPHIC for ADVERTISERS!
Renew. It’s got all of the mystery and intrige
Renew, very well written. Great storyline, different than anything on tv. Very realistic
Love the show hope it returns. Never miss it.
Please renew this show, I really like it and I think more people will watch it next season.
Please absolutely renew. Really enjoyed this and looked forward to every week.
RENEW!!! Please!!! Great Show. Will watch next year for sure. The Americans and The Bridge are also Great. Love the Strain too!!
Must renew!!!! Thank you!!!
Renew! I looked forward to the program every week.
Renew!!! Loved it! Great acting!!
I found this a very exciting series but could not understand the last sentence so I don’t know what Jamal was saying which has left me truly confused. Otherwise, I have enjoyed this one very much. I hope it will renew to answer the many questions that were left unanswered.
Let me tell my mother first, then I will sentence my brother to death” I think Hope this helps