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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?
PLEASE PLEASEE PLEASSEEE LISTEN TO ME
KEEP IT GOING!! Underground is life I live it im so mad its over already like im hooked u can’t do this to me
Underground is an incredibly well written, acted, and produced series. The stories are compelling and true! Learning about some of the characters in history that we never would’ve known about how they participated in the slave trade either to help the slaves or to further victim mise them. The show should be available for us to enjoy For many manyyears to come. Please don’t cancel it!!
Yes, it should be renewed and not cancelled. With the modern twist added to the original history there are many young adults learning this story and history and it should be told.
I found this series deeply compelling. It is the first series that doesn’t sugar coat the horror that was slavery in the United States. A part of me feels guilty (I’m white) for what my ancestors did. Another part of me believes this show is necessary. We need to be reminded. We need to remember. As painful as that may be. Very much I would like this show to be renewed.
PLEASE ALLOW UNDERGROUND TO BE BACK FOR SEADON 3! The show is fabulous!
Keep it going, i waited to watch it on Hulu
So did I …..I watched it this weekend and finished it today. It is amazing and makes you think even before what was then is still now. Be smarter and a opener. Absolutely loved it all. Thank you
Please don’t cancel really a great TV show and many are watching. Many are giving up on paid TV but watch this show on other devices or have watch underground parties.
I think it’s bull **** how that can start a show and then cancel it after only the second season I think thay should keep it going its a good show. And if thay cancel it it will leave every one in suspense it’s a bad way to end a show
We don’t have many television series that show the life of my ancestors. It is amazing for us to see the facts and how they played out. I love this series and would be heart broken to not see this series continue
I LOVE, ADORE, LIVE FOR UNDERGROUND!!!!!! PLEASE DON’T CANCEL IT. I HAVE TURNED EVERYONE I KNOW ONTO IT. WE NEED THIS SHOW. IT DEPICTS THOSE TIMES LIKE NO OTHER PLATFORM HAS EVER BEFORE. VERY COMPLEX CHARACTERS ON ALL SIDES. GREAT WRITING, ACTING & PRODUCTION. A TRIFECTA!!!! HOW RARE IS THAT? DRAMA, SUSPENSE, EDUCATION & ROMANCE….. WE NEED AND WANT THIS SHOW!!!! I’LL COMPROMISE & TAKE JUST 7 MORE SEASONS INSTEAD OF THE 10 I REALLY WANT. UR WELCOME. LOL
Yesss that’s what im saying!
It never ceases to amaze me how shows like this could have “ratings issues” when my social media time lines stay lit up with followers commenting about the show. People from all backgrounds love this show.
Please p.ease continue this beautiful story of how people of color wanted to live and proof their worth over and over again , l love this storyline ,just love it!!!!!
Please re-new this wonderful show. Beautifully written, wonderful actors, suspenseful & entertaining, while portraying history.
Please dont cancel this show i really like looking at the underground series please renew it an bring back season 3 ok
Please dont no cancel this show i really like watching underground i really hope it come back own for season 3