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.
The show must go on! Fabulous, please have additional seasons Loved the show!
I love Tyrant, keeps me on the edge of my seat….Knowing something is always going to happy, whether it be good or bad. The marvel of two brothers reunited, under difficult situations, even though one is seeking a better way for the country, and going behing his brothers back, their love for one another is still obvious.
I truly hope this show continues for another season, let’s see where it takes us….
shirley
LOVE THIS SHOW!! I’m fascinated & addicted to it, plus Adam Raynor is gorgeous! Please bring back next season.
Best Show on tv this season, and it will return for its second season, We loved it! and for those on other networks Stop tripping its the best
I’m a late comer, but was interested after a couple of different people told me about the show and advised me to start at episode 1. At that time only 2 episodes were left. After watching episode 1, I immediately became a fan and commenced to telling my circle of friends about the show. The first episodes truly captivated my attention, however, the last two episodes fell flat in my opinion. I hope the show gets renewed, but I’m not confident considering the current state of affairs in the Middle East.
The show is very powerful and the actor, Ashraf Barhom, is the reason why. The plot is excellent, it is a unique show, but again Barhom displays so much energy and power you just can’t stop watching him. They must bring back the show this fall. More advertising and I guarantee it will be a huge success.
I love this show. Intense and draws you in immediately.
please don’t cancel this show its great, was bummed there wasn’t an episode last nite
I really love the series I also think people are not aware of the series I have been telling everyone about it.
Captivating from the very first episode! Please renew! Fantastic cast, interesting story, very well directed! Keeps you asking for more!
I love this show! I think it only suffers from a lack of awareness….if only more people knew about it I think it would do really well. Please bring it back….
Left hanging at episode 10
Renew it please if relevant
I’ve watched Tyrant from the 1st episode and have been hooked ever since! Tuesday is (was) my favorite day of the week because of it. Really would hate to see it go away. It’s such a unique show and so well done!
LOVE TYRANT ! ONE OF THE BETTER SHOWS ON THIS YEAR. HOPE IT DOES NOT GET CANCELLED.
Amazing series… please keep it going am a fan..its get u involve in the story