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, please renew next season Tyrant. The actors are so exceptional. I have never been so passionate about a show since Dallas.
Love the show my family looks forward to Tuesday s.
This show is appointment TV, I don’t know who is being asked to rate it, but they obviously haven’t actually watched it. I was shocked to see the ratings listed as so low, I have yet to hear anyone say anything but great things. Severely under rated, one episode and your hooked. This series is well done all the way around, good acting, good plot writing, great sets, and all edited together to make an excellent finished product.
should reniew
Tyrant is such a great show with a different and interesting topic. He acting is terrific and I can’t wait for Tuesdays because of this show. Please RENEW it.
Love it!! Please renew
please renew this awesome show! my husband and I do not miss an episode
Love the show. Bring it back
Yes renew….. Very good show!!
Tyrant was very spellbinding..I looked forward to Tuesdays. I hope it is renewed.
Tyrant, has been one of the BEST shows ! Please renew it!!! VERY WELL WRITTEN…
Love it! Please renew.
Please renew !! Love that show! My husband and I are glued to the tv every time is on! Love it !
Thanks!
Magda
Come back, come back…PLEASE!!!
This is a GREAT show…acting, plot and suspense. It had me looking forward to Tuesdays. I am very sad to see its season ended so soon. Please bring it back for more lavish sets, intrigue and action.