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 renew this show, it is one of the best dramas on TV. It is so topical and the acting is excellent.
Looking forward to the next season. Bring it back.
yes,, Tyrant is absolutely a great show. It is a similar replica as to what is going on in the middle east//PLEASE HAVE A 2ND SEASON ,…
I LOVEEEE the show I love the story, I record it and watch over and over I can not wait for the season 2 please do not cancel I love Berry too, is the most sexy guy just to see his eyes is perfect , love it, love it , love it
I loved the show. It is really timely and to a large degree replicates the dilemma that the US faces in the Middle East.
Yes!!!! Renew the show. It is so interesting!!!
Please renew Tyrant. I love the President – he is such a good actor. his pain at his brother’s betrayal is sooooo deep. While the Americanized brother is gorgeous he can’t act, but he’s such good eye candy, who cares! His wife is a twit. The smartest person is his daughter. No matter what he was naive to think he could take over the country from his brother. Please renew the show for another season. It is absolutely wonderful.
Please don’t cancel the show Tyrant. It’s a very good show
Absolutely bring Tyrant back for another season. This is an excellent show!!!!!
Love the two brothers. I don’t think they could have picked better guys. Don’t cancel, watch every Tuesday night. I hurry up with the kitchen…
Every Tuesday evening I look foreword to watching Tyrant, and if by chance I happen to miss the show I make sure that I record on my DVR so that I can watch it the following morning while having my breakfast. I hope that there will be a season 2
I’m BEGGING you please give us a second season!!!!!
Please do not cancel tyrant. I am addicted to it.
I love trant and. Bridge
Fx is one of my favorites
We love Tyrant, we look forward to watching it every week. It leaves you wanting to see more. We hope for season 2, as season 1 left us in a great setting for more!
Tyrant is both entertaining and timely. I can’t wait for Season 2….When might that be?