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What fate awaits the Macon seven? Has the Underground TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on WGN America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Underground season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the WGN America cable channel, Underground stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller, and Christopher Meloni. The cast also includes Christopher Backus, Marc Blucas, Reed Diamond, James Lafferty, Amirah Vann, Bokeem Woodbine, Aisha Hinds, Jasika Nicole, Michael Trotter, Jesse Luken, Sadie Stratton, and Robert Christopher Riley. In the second season, John Legend will guest star as abolitionist Frederick Douglass. A historical drama, Underground follows the heroes of the Underground Railroad who harnessed every bit of their wits, strength, and grit in order to escape slavery and live as free men and women. In season two, their fight for freedom continues, even as tragedy strikes.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of Underground averaged a 0.19 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 567,000 viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 40% and down by 43%, respectively. Learn how Underground stacks up against WGN America’s other TV shows.
On May 30, 2017, Underground was cancelled so there won’t be a third season. Could it be revived? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
At the beginning of the season, I thought that Underground would be renewed because of its ratings. Now that Outsiders has been cancelled, it’s looking like WGN America wants to get out of the scripted series business. I have a feeling this will be the last season for the series, at least on this channel. I will keep an eye on the ratings, my ear to the ground, and will update this page when I have news to share. Subscribe to be notified of Underground cancellation or renewal news.
5/30/17 update: Underground has been cancelled by WGN America. Details here.
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What do you think? Were you hoping that the Underground TV show would be renewed for a third season? Are you sad that WGN America has cancelled this TV series, instead?
I believe that this series 3 was cancelled due the unfortunate election of trump who is such a racist. The season seemed guaranteed and suddenly trump so call wins and there’s no underground. That’s our country (the USA) for ya. However, Thank God for justice in the Black Panther movie showing that you can’t keep a people down and in the dark any more for knowledge is powerful. Thank you JESUS
One of the BEST shows I’ve seen!! Ever!! Reminds me of The Color Purple. Please make Season 3!!!
I have watched both series of Underground on Netflix. I am a white middle-class woman from England. I know about slavery in America from history books, literature and films. My parents never shied away from the truth. This series has shown the truth. Yes, sometimes it is hard to watch but the truth is hard to confront. Please, someone out there in the land of ratings, realize that there are people watching this and caring.
Yes, this was excellent series and I was looking forward to another year. The actors are great. I hope someone like OWN will pick up this show.
I am terribly saddened that this show is cancelled ! I looked forward to this show every Wednesday and now I see that when the truth is revealed, the ones who can’t face it,decide to cancel ….
So sad that underground got canceled I hope WGM loses a lot of viewership behind this move. Then maybe they will understand that they owe their viewers quality television
So sad that Underground has been cancelled. Been looking forward to seeing it again ever since the season two finale………I hope WGN looses a lot of viewership behind this move, then maybe they will understand they owe their viewers quality TV
This was really a good show. They don’t want us to see the truth about slavery. Very upsetting but you keep all the ratchet shows going.
Ok, let’s be real. Why do you begin a show and can’t end it. It doesn’t make any sense, how you leave all the viewers just hanging.
Thank you, please don’t leave us all hanging, with no ending of Underground.
Marilyn B.
Such a quality look at real historical events. It would be better TV if viewers got a view of racial issues from all sides, and perspectives. Hope another station will pick up the series
How do they cancel a show like The Underground but Love & Hip Hop As Seen On TV come on WGN. Another Network needs to pick this show up seriously bring Back the underground.
Looking forward to seeing more of the truth from this show about slavery from the inside.
I’ve been waiting all summer to end for this show. Please don’t cancel
I agree waited all summer for this to come back
Damn right I’m upset that it’s been cancelled! It was a great and educational series. Bring “Underground” back!
Was really waiting for season 3 sad it got cancelled