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.
Love the show! Please renew. Agree as good as Homeland!!
Tryant should return for season 2.
Good show great acting a real nail biter
please keep the show
Am hoping this show gets renewed. I agree, as good as Homeland
please renew
do not let tyrant end like this.what night was it showing? please have a season 2
Renew!!! Fantastic show … each episode had me on the edge of my seat! Well acted and well written.
Fantastic show! I’m on the edge of my seat for each episode! Well acted and well written … Renew!!!!
My husband and I have definitely enjoyed this series. Very suspenseful and well played and directed. Need to know what happens to Barry an his evil brother, sister-in-la, and uncle!! Thanks
I really look forward to watching it every week : truly enjoy the intense saga between the brothers & the great cast playing each role . Has great potential to continue next season !!!
Please RENEW !!!!
Please you have to renew,,, between all the other shows currently being shown now, I can say this was the best one. We became really addicted to it,,, and only 10 episodes in the 1st season that’s too little!!
Please renew
Is this really in doubt? This is the best TV show to hit cable since Homeland!!!! Get on with it already!
Please renew. We enjoy the show. The acting is great.
Renew for a second season!
Must renew. I wasn’t too impressed at the beginning but have come to really enjoy this show. The characters are beginning to develop well and the finale is begging to continue.
PLEASE renew. I LOVE this show. Like Homeland, I went crazy waiting for the next episode. Love the cast, the scenery and the story. Please make the season more than 10 episodes. I loved it so much I started rewatching the series.
Please renew!!!