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.
We need to have Tyrant stay…………I stay up late now because of it.
Please do not cancel the series Tyrant I love it and m looking forward to the next season. Thanks much
I love this show. The acting is superb and the story line riveting. I’m selective about my TV watching and this show merited my uninterrupted attention. Can’t wait for Season 2!!
Please renew Tyrant – one of the best dramas on TV.
Great show!
Please do not cancel. I absolutely love this series. I like the twists and turns and i especially like Barry. He is very handsome and plays his role well. his brother also is like the best “evil man” I’ve seen in quite a while. keep it on. I nearly fell off my couch when Barry was locked up and then nothing. so now we have to just “wait” . when is my question will it come back?
Yes Yes renew Tyrant! I have several friends along with our family that waited each Tuesday night for the next episode..
Love this show, sexy characters, site location. Love it. I even pay to reach it at work. Lol. Season two please.
Please don’t cancel. This is a great show with some of the best acting on Television history. You actually feel you are in their country and live each character. Big brother is so nasty that you just got to love him!
My wife and I love the show and looked forward to it every week! It needs to be renewed.
Keeps getting better as the plot thickens. The season finale has left us hanging, they can’t cancel!
Renew.
This is absolutely my favorite show. I so looked forward to watching it on Tuesday nights! I was exceptionally disappointed in discovering that the season ended on August 26th.
It would be wonderful to have it back for another season. Please bring it back!
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL TYRANT! I did not start out watching the series but my friend did and convinced me to watch and got me hooked. I looked forward to each episode and was disappointed when the finale came. DON’T LEAVE US HANGING!
My boyfriend and I love this show. We look forward to our Tuesday night’s watching this show. Please do not cancel.
I vote for renewal.. I loved it!