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 renew The Tyrant! It is one of my favorite shows. We are also fans of Homeland. The Tyrant has captivated us like Homeland did when it first began a few seasons ago. As a history teacher (retired) I love good programs that deal with complicated issues. Barry is one complex character. Love his sense of duty and family.
One slick series. Captivating but somewhat predictable. That aside, very well-done series.
Bring it back for Season 2
Renew! Love this show, it’s fascinating!
Who lives?***
This show must be renewed it’s one of the few shows that I watch. It kept me on the edge of my seat and counting the days to the following episode. Honestly I did not see myself being a fan of this show, after seeing the first episode I’m hooked!!! I consider myself a fan! Can’t wait for the second season. Who dies? Who loves? What happens next? omg! So many questions left unanswered.
I really really do hope it renews. The acting is superb, the writing is fascinating. I have really enjoyed this show, so it would be good to have something decent to watch.
It’s awesome show don’t get rid of it.. I love it.
Renew! Awesome series! Jamal is the tyrant you come to love. Also, I enjoy the fashions and would love to know the designer of the red suit that Jamal’s wife wore on the latest episode. I can definitely see myself in that.
RENEW. RENEW…. Love it!!
Renew, renew, renew Tyrant!!!
Renew! It’s the only show my husband and I’ve ever watched on FX and we will continue to watch it and FX if it stays. We are in the 18-49 target audience and we DVR every episode if we can’t see it at 10 on Tuesdays.
It’s an amazing show. You must continue!! The production, the story, the plot, the actors, … Everything about is perfect.
Please renew Tyrant. It is a great show. I need to know what happens next.
Please renew one of the best tv shows with smart story lines good acting exciting plots
must renew……….please it is a great show with great actors….