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 bring it back
i loved the show so much ,please renew it
I LOVED Tyrant!! It’s the best series since Breaking Bad! I can’t believe they are going to leave us HANGING after that final episode!!! Please let us see MORE!!
We love the show. It should not be ended. It is thrilled anda very good show.
Yes bring it back!!
LOved it – so did my husband. Bring on Season 2 – PLEASE!!!
Tyrant should definitely be renewed along with The Bridge. Both shows are well worth watching. I looked forward to the episodes every week. I can’t understand where they get these ratings. Give the shows a better chance.
definitly loved the show, please have 2nd season
I really love the show. Please bring it back.
Our family really liked. The Tyrant. Each week we could not wait to see what was next Please continue with a season 2. Don’t just leave us on the edge of what happens.
Definitely should have another season .. This is the only program I tape.
We anticipated watching it every week and several times per episode.
The storyline, scripts and location and sets are all excellent. The acting is superb and there is no other like show offered on any channel.
We didn’t know that last week was Season 1 Finale and we are devastated. Can not wait for Season 2. This is so well cast and so very well acted it’s at the top of our entertainment list. The show deserves absolutely top marks for acting, a credible and powerful storyline and sit on the edge of your seat tension. Five stars for the actors, producers, writers.
I love this show! Please bring back season 2. The ending was not what I expected but the tension on the fishing trip was so well acted. I knew something would go wrong. I really like the way it represents life in the Mideast. It seems realistic. This show attempts to provide good insight into way life must be like; however, I am guessing it is worse.
My husband and I loved it..very interesting. Please bring us Season 2
can’t wait..
Love the show, was waiting for another episode but it was over. Bring it back!!!