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.
We enjoy this show We look forward to the next season.
This is one of the best shows on TV. I certainly hope it renews……..can hardly wait for Season 2 to begin!
Renew!!!!!!!!!!
Damn good show!!!! Better not cancel it or I’m boycotting fx!
Tyrant has to be one of the best shows i’ve seen. Please FX – renew it
This is one of the best shows on. Very thrilling. Sure hope there is a new season.
It’s one of the few shows on TV that my husband and I watch together. It has everything you could want in entertainment. Please renew for another season!
Definitely renew! Everyone that I’ve spoken to about the show loves it. It would be a shame not to have another season.
I really like this show. Last episode’s description says Series Finale but I hope it isn’t true!
Would love to see it renewed.
I really liked the show, hope it comes back for season 2
o yeee trynat boyye
I’ve watched the entire season. Some of the episodes were very good and some were mediocre at best. The lead character Barry is droll! Jamal’s role is excellent as is the woman that plays his wife. The US diplomat is as good as any character and as 2-faced as any career diplomat living or dead today! All in all it is borderline to good enough in quality,but I will watch if renewed to see what happens to the family. Obviously Barry will survive or there is no program!
Cannot think of any reason to cancel the show. It is riveting, exciting with twists and turns and has kept our family on the edge since the beginning. With all the trash on the networks a series with today’s headlines and excitement needs to remain on the air. Cannot wait for season 2.
What is wrong with Show ratings? Tyrant! Must Renew!
RENEW. This is the most exciting show on TV