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.
Of course you need to renew this show. Besides the cliffhanger that was left with us, this is one of the only shows I think I have ever seen relating to modern day middle eastern affairs. Not only is this propaganda for American culture, it’s an eye opener to the crazy **** that goes on in the Middle East. With all the current threats of these jihadist movements from Hamas, ISIS and Al Qaeda, I think it’s important to open the eyes of Americans to the middle eastern culture.
We liked it very much and hope it comes back for a second season
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Please renew Tyrant! I have thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to each week’s episode. Please don’t disappoint me by getting me hooked on a weekly show and then just drop it in the middle of the story without bringing the storyline to closure. This happens too frequently and it is so unfair to those who have remained faithful by tuning in each week. WE NEED AN ENDING! !!
Renew!!!
Definitely renew. Love the drama
I would lime to see Tyrant renewed. An interesting series. I was awaiting each
week.
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Yes love it. Is it because those of us in the mid 50 demographic think differently?
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Renew Excellent in keeping us coming back each week for more
Renew. Excellent.
OMG… Luv this show please renew…
Renew tyrant. Excellent show that gives a idea of dictatorship life.
Renew