Last year, Tyrant didn’t bring in very good ratings but the FX execs decided to give it more time and renewed the show for a second season. Will the numbers get better in season two? How long will the cable channel remain patient if they don’t? Will the drama be cancelled or renewed for a third season? Stay tuned.

Tyrant revolves around the youngest son of a dictator who returns to his war-torn country in the Middle-East with his American family. This season, the drama’s cast includes Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Alice Krige, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, and Sybilla Deen.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.

10/8 update: FX has renewed Tyrant for a third season. Details here.

Final season averages: 0.37 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.18 million total viewers.

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For comparisons: The first season of Tyrant averaged a 0.55 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.55 million viewers.

What do you think? Do you like the Tyrant TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a third season?