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 please renew!!!!!
My family and i really love this show. We all hope you bring it back, please
PLEASE, BRING IT BACK. I TOO AGREE WITH OTHER WATCHERS. I AM ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT EVERY SHOW. MY HUSBAND AND I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. EVEN GOT MY SONS INTO IT. THEY COULDN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT. THE STORYLINE IS GREAT. AS MUCH AS YOU HATE JAMAL FOR ALL HE HAS DONE – WE LAUGH AT HIS COMMENTS.
Renew. I was so mad when I realized that was the season finale. I need more!
Please renew!
Renew it, very good show!
The series was great, we need closure …we need season 2…you left us on the edge …!
It would be a shame if FX didn’t renew the show. The only reason why the show isn’t a huge success is because the network didn’t properly market it. The writing is excellent and every actor seems perfect for their chosen roles. This show is one of the few shows that has kept me coming back for more. “Tyrant” is just as good, if not better than anything offered by the “Big 3” (ABC, CBS and NBC).
Bring it back!
PLEASE bring it back! One of the best in a long time.
Great show — needs more promoting — not sure though what happens next —
We love the show, and are looking forward to the 2nd season. We will be very disappointed if it gets cancelled.
Please renew Tryant.. The series was fantastic you can’t leave us hanging were have to know what happens to the family… Please renew..
Please renew this series. Keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Renew it’s a great storyline!!!!