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.
Love this new show! I look forward to it each week. Please renew. It is nice to watch a show with new and surprising storylines instead of the same ole cop shows.
Love this show. I am completely drawn in. Great story lines. Please renew – do not cancel. I look forward to this show each week. I am busy spreading the word for new viewers.
Good show. Looked forward to Tuesdays. Please keep. Also FX should pick up Longmire, another good show looking for a home.
I can’t wait to see the next season. I was deeply involved in Tyrant, and would love to see Barry’s life saved.Please bring it back!
Fx must bring this one back. So few great dramas with surprising story lines are out there. This one has so many twists ANC turns and is never predictable
my wife and I looked forward to Tuesday nights. We couldn’t wait to see Tyrant. We were vey disappointed that the season ended. BRING ON SEASON TWO!!!!!!!!!
Bring another season of Tyrant back to FX !
RENEW – RENEW – RENEW!! I really enjoyed the first episode and would love to see more. I am hooked.
Love it. Please keep it on!!
Please bring the show back for a second season. I love the plot. Excellent acting. I don’t believe there’s any other shows like it out there in tv land. I so look forward to each episod.It’s thrilling and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Thank you to all that contributed in making the show.
I can’t wait. I keep scanning channels to see if I missed it. Hurry !!!!!!
I hope it keeps coming. We loved the show, finally a different approach!
please keep tyrant on it is very good
Please renew – every episode had me on edge of my seat – characters are fabulous and acting by Jamal is superb. You can’t leave us hanging on – please renew.
My husband and I love the show and look forward to it every week. We have been telling friends and family to start watching the show. Love the characters all are amazing actors. Please don’t take it away!