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 keep it coming!!!! It helps us relate to Arabic peoples. I made sure I never missed it! And the American brother is so cute….
Love the show…I hope it will be renewed !
Like the show. Would love to see a season 2.
Love the show very different than regular tv fare great acting and realistic
i thought the show was great! i love the characters and the intensity of the show….i am sorry the last show aired and actually double checked to make sure i had seen the season finale..that’s how i found this site….i wanted more! FX had a critically acclaimed show that didn’t make it past the first year…TERRIERS!!! (because of the name?) seriously, how does that happened….they put Archer in the spot….still question that every time i see Archer on the air….. go figure ;( i had heard that sometimes another network will pick up a show…but that didn’t happen …. hope… Read more »
I loved the show. Please do renew it.
Tyrant is the best new thing to come along since Breaking Bad. It begins with an equally breathtaking premise (instead of a high school chemistry teacher turning to making meth, we have a Boston pediatrician involved in a plot to overthrow a Middle Eastern tyrant, who happens to be his brother.) The multitude of fascinating threads include, first and foremost, the relationship between father and prodigal son, and, second the resultant connection between anointed son and his more intelligent brother. Intrigue abounds within the palace and within each of its families and, as a result, every episode leaves the watcher… Read more »
I love the show I find it very interesting learning about others costumes religion and way of living
Can’t wait until it comes back.
Pienso que ha sido una serie intensa y con muy buen reparto de acctuacion, pero nos quedamos con las ganas y llevo dos semanas esperando a las 10.00 de la noche y me quedo con las ganas…Poco respeto para la audiencia que como yo, seguiamos semana a semana los capitulos semanales…Es una pena, la verdad.
This is a fantastic show. My family and I look forward each week to view it. It is well written and the acting is so realistic. This is one of the best shows on TV. Hopefully, it is given a second chance. Also, the show needs to be advertised more. I have asked so many people if they are watching it and they have all replied that they didn’t know anything about it.
Renew! Adam needs more facial expressions. His wife is great – but needs a script that makes her stronger. The star is the evil dictator! Over-acted to the max he eventually grew on me the snotty son needs his comeuppance. It all has potential. I watched the whole thing and look forward to season 2!
We loved the show. Everyone loves it. They should put back and then go for Season 2.
Omg, just when I’m ready to wind down for bed, by chance I find the first episode, Tyrant is a crazy show but I’ve been hooked. Didn’t realize the series was over still looking for more, checking all the channels …. Enjoy the excitement on a Tuesday night! Curious to see if my predictions are correct…More more..lol
Please ! Renew this Tyran.I love it
Tyrant is FANTASTIC!!! The acting is phenomenal. Episode after episode gets you more involved with each and every character, and gets you more hooked on the show. I love the fact that Barry isn’t so good, you see him take a gun and kill the man on his knees, when he was kid. So, who really is the tyrant? The series shows you how horrible Jamal really is, everything he touches turns to death. Finnigan is milk toast, Barry’s wife. Barry needs someone with more gusto. She is sleep walking through the series. Please renew this series I can’t be… Read more »
I like watching this show I think they shold renew
My husband ans I love this show….we love for it to come back!!!!
We look forward every week to watch Tyrant. Please keep it on the air.