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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?
My kids need to see more like i was made watch roots the world is darker then children today underatand let give them understanding
I want to see season 3 and etc. The series are really good I love it and very educational please don’t cancel it!!!!!
Let the journey continue til we are all free!! This is the best show on television!! The love stories, the fight, the struggle, the running, and even the dying brings life and relevance to this show! RENEW asap or REGRET later!!
Please don’t cancel Underground! The story is an important history lesson that every American needs learn.
WGN, please Do the Right Thing!
My family love the series we pray that it comes back
Please renew! I love this show, it’s one of my favorites! Best writing I’ve seen in a while and certainly some great acting and storylines. Please don’t cancel this show, it’s relevant!
Please DO NOT CANCEL UNDERGROUND, it’s my favorite show. I pray extra on my cable jyst to watch that show, my package doesnt come with WGN, so when UnderGround is on I have to upgrade just to see it.. and I do, so please please please don’t cancel this show
RENEW
Please!# do not cancel UNDERGROUND yet.
All Slaves should be FREED before cancellation.
Fantastic series and a story that needs to be told to future generations.
Great acting too btw.
Season 3 please!?!?!?!?
Underground is life NO CANCELLATION!
me and my family love this series and hope that the show will not be cancelled. it has you n your toes. the only episode in season 3 that could have been written a little different would have been when harriot’s speech. it was amazing and powerful but the episode needed some type of action.
I would be devastated if they cancel. This show is awesome and it represents our history. Please put season 3 on,
I would very much like for season 3 to be renewed. My entire house looks forward weekly so see how they venture.towards freedom. Now that rose has been separated from her baby I’ve got to see what will Noah do to get his family back together
OMG!!! Where is Underground Season 3??? this is a must Bring it back ASAP. The writing is Inspiring, it gives so much insight and leaves you wanting more. the Music is CRAZY!!! LOVE this show SEASON 3 … Waiting!!!
This is such a must continue odyssey. It reveals many of the complexities of the slave system in all its ugliness and suffering. The acting is poignant and often outstanding. It brings the characters to life in multidimensional ways rather than one dimensional victim and prey stereotypes. Hopefully, the saga will continue and bring the series to closure so that it will exist as historical fiction to educate people for many years to come.
Definitely continue with the seasons I love it!! It’s also for the generations to come, they need to educate themselves to this piece of history that can never be erased.