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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?
Love both series want to see #3 please and thank you!
My mom and I have completely fallen in love with this show and would be devastated if this show was to be cancelled. We look forward to this show every week, and if we miss it we watch it on demand and really hope that there is a third season. I would be heartbroken if they cancel this show and probably never watch anything on this channel again!
I absolutely love this TV show, now that season two is over i’m just dying to see more, they can’t just end it like that, leaving people in suspense it’s not right, I think it should be a season three, canceling the show will be the worst thing they could ever do, this show touches so many peoples hearts in the world, so many people can we relate to this show and it will be a big tragedy if it was gone, I vote to renew The contract, and I’m pretty sure it’s a whole lot of people that feel… Read more »
Renew it, please. A longer season would be great, too. Quality programming , historical drama and surprise after surprise encompass this show.
Underground and Outsiders are two of my favorite shows. Yet people do not know about them. Advertisement, billboards, hit the circuit, DO SOMETHING.
Both are so different, but yet they keep you on the edge of your seat. A good show is good when you can’t predict whats going to happen. Please find a way to keep these two shows. Do not cancel them. Please. tHANKYOU
This is one of the best series that I’ve seen in a very long time. It would be a HUGE mistake to cancel it. At least give u some closure: 1. Will Ernestine be reunited with her family. 2. Why did Cato take Georgia, Rosalee and others? 3. What will become of Cato and Devi?, etc.
All I know is WGN needs to keep the show and do better advertising with Vital but intriguing scenes so people know this is not an average “oppression’s of slavery” satire. People need to know that this show exists and ratings would sky rocket. I would even target black Americans studies in college settings. I love the show its amazing
Please bring come back for a season 3 i love the story log because it is not told with beatings but about the fights and struggles. Which differently make it easier to watch (stomach ).personally, must see noah and Rose come to rest/peace….!
Please bring back Underground for season 3, it’s the best show, I’m tired of WGN giving us great shows, then taking them away example Outsiders!
I will be clinically depressed if this show doesn’t return!!! Me and my four best friends will DIE!!!!! I will gladly move to Savannah, and work on this production FOR FREE!!!
For me… One of the top 5 shows of the last decade!!!!!
Same! I would definitely contribute to the productions. They cant leave us hanging like that!
I I am totally obsessed with this show I love the actors I love the concept is just overall a wonderful show I pray it will be a third season
I love the show i hope i comes back for season 3 4 5 6 ect. Please keep this on tv it is history and also you can relate to it today. Thanks
Please don’t cancel underground?! In the last two years this is the only show I even care to watch. Please don’t give us something great and worth watching and then take it away. Love love love this show.
I love this show and would hate to see it go!
I think this show is wonderful. It shows what really went on back then. My 13 year old granddaughter cries over this. I REALLY hope it comes back for season 3.
This show it a MUST to keep!!!! It is way better than most shows!! Educational plus history =’s freedom!!!! WGN do something right and keep it PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!