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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 family and I love the underground we be glued to the tv for every episode. I waited a whole year to watch season 2 and it was well worth the wait its an amazing show. I was so upset when i read season 3 was cancelled not fair a show this mazing should go on please bring the underground back we love this show.
My family and i love the underground i waited a whole year to watch season 2 and was so happy when i heard it was coming back on tv my family and I be all in the tv when the show is on I was so upset when I heard it has been cancelled its so unfair a show this amazing should go on please bring this amazing show back
I can’t believe you aren’t making a season 3, this show was amazing!!!! I want to know what happens to Rosalie and the rest of the people. You can’t end a show like it did.
Why is was. Awesome show. I can’t NOT BELIEVE THERE WONT BE A SEASON 3 . Come on anything that GREAT YOU GUYS TAKE AWAY. Come on PLEASE DONT TAKE IT AWAY.
Please bring back unDer ground it is fantastic
I love Underground I can’t believe they’re going to cancel it
African american’s need shows like this ,It’s not enough black programs anyway .We just can’t get a break without some one taking us off the air .Nooooo fair.
I hate that they cancelled this show!! I was in love with the entire story, the history, the cast…EVERYTHING!! I hope John Legend can figure out a way to get this picked up by a better network! We need more shows like this not that reality tv crap!
Love the show. Better than a lot of other that been on much longer.
I was a loyal supporter of the show Underground I hope that the decision will overturned and the show will be brought back!!!
Super disappointe; it is suddenly being canceled after Harriet Tubman told her story.
Come on Oprah you can do it. This isn’t just a TV series. Please reconsider. I have love for these talented actors. Especially Noah..
Agreed, the Harriet story was amazing.
Please bring the Underground back. The actors and actresses are absolutely amazing!!!
Please don’t stop playing this show my family enjoy this show we look forward to watching it every year we wish it could play every week non-stop
I wish they’d leave this alone… like really?? Why cancel a good thing and very educational too!
This show is detrimental to our younger generation to educate them through television about our heritage.