Tyrant was cancelled after just three seasons on FX, and the reasons behind the shocking cancellation have now been revealed. Bert Salke, the FOX 21 President, spoke about those reasons with The Hollywood Reporter.
Salke said the following:
“We knew after the second year and were really aware that for a show we felt so strongly about — and the fan base felt so strongly about — that the numbers weren’t commensurate with the base for the show. Nobody was more aware than the FX people and John wanted to get in front of it. Chris, Howard and the studio went in with very open eyes and hoping for the best. We were getting behind it the same way we do every year and preparing for any number of outcomes. There were no surprises.”
There is hope that the series will return. Tyrant is being actively shopped to streaming services. It could land on Netflix or Hulu.
Do you want a fourth season of Tyrant? Tell us what you think.
I’m so bummed out that Iran is not returning. I really hope they find a new place for it. Hoping Netflix will carry it. It was one of the best shows ever. I’m a sixty-year-old woman and all my family and friends watched it; from age 30 to 72.
No one still has given a reason why. Still waiting for that. Sounds like the reason was more for political than anything else.
Very sad this was not renewed, everyone I knew watched this wonderful show. I hope they will reconsider and bring it back!!!!
I really believe the casting and storyline were great. The sets and costumes were exciting. I could hardly wait each week to watch. It was so relevant…it made you think….I thought finally something for the viewer that has half a brain.
I cannot believe this show didn’t get renewed. It is literally the most. Roll isn’t show in tv. I am in mourning! I hope it finds another network.
My boyfriend and I looked forward to watching every week. Although season 3 was not as riveting as the previous ones we would love to see this series continue!
Yes I would like to see the series continue my husband and l looked forward to it. It really opened our eyes to what there world is like . please bring it back
I didn’t expect to get hooked on Tyrant but I am now. I’m really enjoying the story because it is very insightful. Please continue tyrant season 4 and onward
I’m an avid tv watcher and so tired of the junk on tv. Tyrant was among a handful of shows I enjoyed thoroughly. My father lives in Israel and to see both sides of the political wars was eye opening. I waited till Jan in anticipation of Tyrants season 4 only to find out it’s not returning. Why do insightful programs ALWAYS get cancelled?
We were big fans of Tyrant until the sex both hetero and homo became more and more dominant and explicit. No we do not want a 4th season unless they clean it up and stick to the excellent story line about tyranny and corruption in the Middle East.
They have that in most shows. It wasn’t distasteful and fit in to the story line.
This show is excellent, very well written … please it should be continued
This show was relevant, insightful, and very well done. Please bring it back.
I really liked the show, thought it was well written and exciting. I cannot stand the wife of the Pres. she is not an addition to the show at all. Very boring actress and needs to not be on the show anymore.
I agree what you’re saying about the American wife. She was dull and boring for the past several seasons but the last episode of the last season, she brought it! Excellent acting on her part I don’t know why she waited for the last episode of the series to show her real talent. She was excellent on that last episode. I’m sorry that it’s not returning to TNT hopefully Netflix will pick it up.
I loved this show! I really wish it wasn’t canceled. It had a good storyline and was very interesting and full of suspense.
I was looking forward to season 4. Now I have to find a new favorite. Hope Netflix picks this up!!