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!
Love it!! Please renew!!
Regardless of what the supposed “expert critics” spew, I think the show is great, full of twists and I watch each episode twice to make sure I get all the nuances. Please renew the series! It’s the best thing out there.
Please renew!!! My whole family loves this show and we can’t wait for Season 2! We have to find out how the Barry-Jamal conflict is resolved. I have a guess…
Please renew the show!!!!! My family loves to watch this show. We can’t wait for the new season!!!!!!
I liked the show all the way
The finale left so much to be determined. What will happen to Barry, his family, will Jamal turn into a maniac. Will he show compassion? Can he rebuild his relationship with his brother? Will the US get involved in replacing Jamal if he goes off the handle. Will Jamal ultimately look to his brother after it becomes clear the US is looking to replace him and he is going to end up like Khadafi. Will Turek start cracking down across the country? This show needs at least one more season minimum. Preferably 12 episodes or more. It can’t end with… Read more »
PLEASE RENEW THE SHOW….I REALLY…REALLY ENJOY TYRANT!!!!
I’m waiting for the second season , I live it
I love the show as does my husband, daughter and son in law!!! Renew please!!!!
The first episode did not grab me but continued with it. The show certainly pick up momentum and now I am waiting with baited breath to find out what happens next. It too would love to see the show return.
It is a great show ! I enjoy everything about it, there are so many terrible shows, this one
Has beautiful setting, great acting elegant and so well thought.
Please, please renew. I really enjoyed watching Tyrants. I need to know what happens to Barry. I know that his family is safe because they are in the US Embassy…you can not leave the public hanging.
Renew!! Love everything about this show !!
my husband and i could not wait for each episode od tyrant a lot of peoeple had not heard of show but all my friends that i told to watch this show was hooked best show in a long time please renew