Bad news for fans of Underground. Variety reports WGN America has cancelled the TV series after two seasons.
The historical drama 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. The cast includes Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller, Christopher Meloni, Marc Blucas, and Reed Diamond.
The cancellation is not a huge surprise. Earlier, we reported that WGN America was moving away from original series and shifting towards cheaper programming and reruns. Not to mention, the ratings for Underground‘s second season marked a significant drop from season one.
Overall, season two averaged a .19 rating in the 18-49 demo and 567,000 viewers. That’s decent for a small cable network like WGN America. However, those numbers show a nearly 40% decrease in the ratings from season one, which averaged a .32 rating in the 18-49 demo and 993,000 viewers. It seems a large portion of the fan base didn’t continue watching beyond season one.
However, the show still has fans. Recently, we asked viewers if there should be a third season of Underground and 92% said “yes.” Sadly, it looks like WGN America went in another direction.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Underground? Do you think the show should’ve been renewed?
I believe Underground Season 3 should be sufficiently promoted and be re-aired on HULU, USA or Netflix❗
This sucks so bad.. WGN ALWAYS does this crap! That’s why I never watch that station.. They FINALLY get an awesome show and just because the second season was lower, they ax it? The time frame is so far from the finale to the next premier , I know people that didn’t have any idea the second season was back! Had to wait almost a YEAR.. Keep playing crap, I’ll keep watching GOOD channels..
Great show and definitely should be renewed!!!
Great show, definitely should have been renewed. Maybe OWN, Centric or BET will pick it up or even FOX!
There should definitely be another season! This was the first show to approach looking at enslaved people from their point of view, with them as the main characters – not an afterthought. Hopefully another network will realize the show’s value, and pick it up.
Definitely another season! Loving this show. The acting is outstanding and the reality of slavery and the quest to end it is colorfully and skillfully depicted. I sincerely hope it is picked up by another network.
Total fan! I need another season!
One of the best things on tv – & then it’s gone. Great combination of compelling characters, thrilling action & the history of a rarely told story. So often “important” tv is a bit stolid. This show was anything but that. There was so much more of this story to tell. Hope it finds a home elsewhere, maybe on a streaming service (though HBO or Showtime really ought to be interested in Underground).
I love this show. My adult daughter did too. Hope it will still be available on Hulu. I had hoped for a season three.
I lOVE THIS SHOW i honsetly think it should come back! When you have a deep story line like this and then take i away its reallu upsetting. Hopefully the show comes back because i am READY TO SEE MORE!!
This show is amazing. Everyone wants Africa. America people to forget. We acknowledge 911 but can’t remember or give credit to African Americans for building this country. Blacks we’re placed in a situation of poverty. Willie lunch letters have trained the disfunction of males being taken from the homes and no apology or funding has been paid back for our ansestors back breaking accomplishments of building this country. It is not fair that slave catchers now police still treat us less than. I appreciate underground for showing how my people were treated like cattle and property. Sorry u we’re cancelled.… Read more »
I love the show!! All of the actors/actresses are GREAT!! The show is very gripping and intense!! I look forward to the 3rd Season!!!
I love the show. The acting were superb!
I was looking forward to Season 3
I love underground and I strongerly insist that they rezoom the show. Such an amazing show.
We are huge fans of “Underground” all seasons…it is educational to alot of people..the actors are brilliant…it is very well put together and would be ashame if this show is cancelled…if not submit the show to OWN network I bet they would love to show it…We vote KEEP the seasons rolling…thank you!