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.
Thought Tyrant was the hit of the FX shows. Compelling, drama and my family really looked forward to seeing season 2.
What can I say, as the episodes and story line unfurled the characters settled into their respective rolls and lured me in. The show is different and refreshing giving a taste of middle eastern life with a country led by a dictator. Very topical with all the events in the Middle East over the last few years. Sure it doesn’t have the pizaz of the US set shows but then that’s something that I find appealing and different. Jamal keeps me on edge, never knowing what he’ll do next. There are times you feel for him and think if he… Read more »
This is the best show since ’24’. The final episode was a shocker. I can’t belive it’s not a slam-dunk renewal.
If FX does cancel it, they had better film a couple of episodes just to bring closure.
my heart pounds , every moment when i watch , what will happen next ,P L E A S E !!!!!!!
keep it on .
This is a very good tv series…. Me and my husband always look forward to its next episode since its debut. It was not there last night. Please continue showing this. Has good story line-
Please please continue this series. I love the show. Plus I am dying to see what will happen next!
I love it!!! Please renew it ASAP 🙂 always waiting for every Tuesday to come anxiously. Best show ever. Can’t wait for 2nd season ♡♡♡♡
LOVED the show.. Disappointed it wasn’t on last night.. RENEW IT !!!
I love this series it best show on tv .
My husband and I absolutely love this show! My husband says please, please, please renew the show,and he says next season he will have the his whole office watching!!!
I L o v e this show! So rich, well-developed, beautifully filmed. I’m hoping since it’s on fx, it will have a chance. Please keep it!!!
Love it!! Couldn’t wait for Tuesday nights.
I hope it comes back for anouther season
WAS NOT ON THIS TUESDAY ,KEEP IT ON!!!!!
I watch with skepticism, but enjoy the storyline.
The best show on TV in a long time!!!!!! We are all hooked on it and are going through withdrawals every Tuesday night!!!!!!!!!!