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 PLEASE renew —
I think that this show should be re-newed. Really enjoyed it Acting was very good. Please bring it back to continue its story.
Best series I have seen in a long time, I would love to see the outcome
I thought the Tyrant season so entertaining! It would be horrible to take off
the air! I looked forward to every week with the suspense and drama! To whom
this may concern, PLEASE bring back a new season! Thank You!
Renew! Renew! Renew!!!
LOVE THIS SHOW……..I AM GLUED TO MY CHAIR WHEN I’M WATCHING AND EVERYONE IN MY HOUSE KNOWS NOT TO TALK TO ME OR BOTHER ME DURING THE SHOW……PLEASE RENEW……..WE NEED SOMETHING LIKE THIS……SO DRAMATIC AND THRILLING.
Please RENEW!!!!
Finally a great show……it would be horrible to lose it.
Please continue with next season. This show
Should have at least 4 seasons. That’s how great it is. Please bring it back.
I loved the show, please bring it back
EXCELLENT………….PLEASE RENEW FOR SEASON 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, I would like to see season 2
Have just seen the first ep of this programme on Fox UK and it is enthralling! Please don’t allow us in the UK to follow thia programme knly for yet another to be consigned to the bin…sometimes patience is needed. I, for one think it is intelligently written and am already “invilved” with the storyline.
A must renew for sure!!!!!!!! I just couldn’t stop watching. The suspense, intrigue, timing is all perfect. When you take a chance on bringing a film like this to light it opens our minds to the real living culture of the Middle East. Bravo! I see so much potential with Tyrant. Please keep it coming
Renew love the show. Well written very dramatic.
From canada !
Awesome show I would like to see season 2