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.
Tyrant was exciting and thrilling (to me) from the very beginning. I’m looking
forward to the al-Fayeed’s complicated lives in a 2nd season.
Are you kidding me with that question!!! This is a great show!!! Of course it should be brought back for a second season. Have you SEEN all the crap on TV that’s brought back? This show is just amazing from the acting, to the staging , the storyline, everything about it is Emmy worthy. Better then Breaking Bad, and I loved Breaking Bad.
I like it. I hope it’s renewed. Can’t wait to see what happens after the fallout from the coup.
My husband and I are hooked! It must be renewed! Seems like every time we get into a show…it gets cancelled or gets a hurried ending!
Definitely one of the best shows to come along in a long time. Needs to be advertised more.
I looked forward to this show every week! I loved every episode, and I think the series has been extremely well cast. Hope it goes another season.
Love the show!! Wish they showed more on the finale but my entire family and friends can’t wait for season 2!!!!! Just don’t kill basam and family maybe if they show him trying to prove to his brother he was trying to save him and his family meaning basam trying to save Jamal … LETS GO SEASON 2
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I agree, a brilliant program. Please renew for a second season!!
Great show. Perfect acting and writing. Every episode captivated me. I do hope it is renewed.
Tyrant is a great show, something different for a change #renewTyrant
Loved it. Will be disappointed if it isn’t renewed .
Absolutely addicted to this series! Please continue !
I’ve enjoyed Tyrant. As the season progressed, I enjoyed it more. I hope it is renewed. I also am so distressed to see the numbers for The Bridge. It is written and acted so well. In my opinion, too many characters, and the series is so dark in color that it’s difficult to determine who is on screen. Lighten it up! Reduce the number of characters!
Yes, the show needed to add much more, but what can you do in an hour? I really hope this show continues.