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.
Renew it! no questions asked.
Definately renew
Love this show. Well done in all ways. Wish it was promoted more on Fox News. Hope it is renewed!
This the best show ever on tv. So different from all these similar shows that we are tired of watching. The must renew this show as soon as possible . We are a group of 5+ to watch the show every week. We all love it.
Renew, renew, renew! please
Love this show..really hope it is renewed
This is the best show on tv I’ve seen in a long time! I will be very unhappy if it is cancelled. The acting is great and the show is so riveting ! I’m sad the series is done for now.
Tyrant is a great show and should be renewed. Great cast, beautifully shot and riveting plot. If it were on another network, it would have much bigger ratings.
I like the show, was on the edge last night. I am looking for a season 2!
Loved this series! Thought the finale was a amazing and a real nail biter. I hope it is renewed!
Don’t cancel the one smart TV show that started this season! I believe people will be drawn to this timely program!
Tyrant is very clever and well written. Every time I think it will go one way the tables get turned. Love it. Never missed one show. I do hope they do a season 2. The cast is wonderful and parts are each extremely well acted. Want to see more back stories…tell how Bassam and Jamal’s parents met..is Lailas son really Bassams not Jamal’s…things like that. I can see this show having longevity if the writers play their card right.
yes, renew
It’s a solid show and it can pull more viewers in season 2. It just heated up!
My daughter and I never missed tyrant and were constantly trying to figure out what would happen! Renew it and keep the story going! Season finale was great!