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 RENEW TYRANT!! My family & I have enjoyed watching the show .. it was very intense & real!! Bring it back!! Consider your viewers!!!!!
I would like to see a second season. There are plot lines to explore.
Renew ,
Renew the show and keep Barry and Jamal active in interesting plots.
Bring back Tyrant, so I can scold Jamal’s wife for spitting to Barry while he’s inside the jail. That woman lost her classy style when she spitted on him. Woman, leave Barry alone just because you couldn’t go inside his pants to get some nookie. Bring back Tyrant! Bring back my Tyrant to me! to me! Loved the show.
I love this show, even if it started out with a few cliches. As someone said above, the Middle East setting is fascinating, plus the characters are *all* interesting and it’s beautifully filmed. Please renew Tyrant, FX, and don’t leave us hanging with that cliffhanger!
This is the best series I ever watched. Please renew.
This is a good show and not only that, it’s a good FX show. Holy crap, don’t screw it up guys. Please renew for another season!
Omg…I had no idea episode 10 was the season finale. I have been searching for 2 weeks. I absolutely love this show. It seems that each episode is short because I am so involved in the story that the time flys by. Please bring it back. It is one of my favorites. The Americans is also a favorite. I hope to see that return too. I would love to get a part on either of those shows. They are very well written and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Looked forward to each episode and would look forward to its second year.
I think it’s over. Think about it, everyone that wanted to betray the President was caught and killed except for the brother. Jumal always had love for family so he will do as the mother asks and exile his brother.
At least i now know who the real Tyrant was. I also ended up loving Jumal but had hated him for what he did to the wife of his Son. Nice show. I wish someone comes up with another show like LOST
Please renew. One of the most realistic shows in many years
Please renew. It is very interesting to see a series about Middle East characters.
Love the show. Having lived for 6 years I’m 3 different countries in the middle east, I understand probably a lot better than some, the culture of the area.
I thought it was intriguing, kinda made one wonder what you would do in the different character’s position. Show insighted a multitude of emotions. Good job! I vote for a second season.