Do you watch Underground? The WGN America TV show only has a couple weeks left before the end of its second season, but should there be a third? What do you think? Should the series be cancelled or renewed?
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 chances of a third season for Underground are unclear. So far, season two has struggled in the ratings. Currently, it holds an average of 0.20 in the 18-49 demo and 594,000 viewers. For comparison, season one averaged a 0.32 rating in the 18-49 demo and 993,000 viewers. That’s a nearly 40% decrease in viewership from season one to two—not good news.
Additionally, Underground is WGN America’s only remaining scripted series. Recently, the network cancelled their other scripted drama, Outsiders, even though the show had higher ratings than Underground. This could mean WGN America is getting out of the scripted series business altogether.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Underground? Do you want a third season of this historical drama?
5/30/17 update: WGN America has cancelled this historical series. Details here.
Season three must continue on. This show is so informative and entertaining. I really appreciate it
This show is so important. I have been completely swept up into the story as I am learning. I found the “Monologue” episode with Harriet Tubman to be completely enthralling. What an amazing experience to be able to step back in time and hear Ms. Tubman relay her story in her own words. It was a moment I’ll always remember. Please give me more. This story needs to be told. As a white person who feels shame that the British Empire was built on the backs of slavery, all those of my race to see and understand that the color… Read more »
This show needs to stay on to continue teaching.
No way should this be canceled!!! Season 3 WGN don’t kill it like The Outsiders. If you do plan on stopping all scripted series then let the show go somewhere else! So basically you used these shows to up WGN’s overall numbers in order to get more money when you sell but isn’t the $$ because of the shows? So why cancel these shows? Just makes WGN unknown again!
I love this program please bring a third season
Season 3 should not be canceled. It is an awesome show and one of the most interesting playing now. We need to keep it going too many other shows not worthy.
I would like of focus on Noah, Rosa Lee, and Ernestine , there are too many characters and I can’t keep up with what’s happening and to whom it is happening. Noah, Rosa Lee and Ernestine are the best characters so focus should be on them…. Loved the young girl that Ernestine befriended , bring her in more she is devious……maybe she and her real life husband (who is devious could come together …lol couldn’t remember either’s names…
Ieliwve its fine not for people who dont have comprehension of scripts like this
I have been a faithful viewer since the first episode and I will continue to faithfully watch all seasons that are possible. This is an important and beneficial series as long as they try to stick to facts as they are known. Everyone associated with the show does a great job; this type of quality TV is appreciated. Please renew (and ignore comments by people like “Reb” – I doubt very much that person has ever even seen one episode).
I’ve been watching this show since the very first episode & I have not missed one episode. Other tv shows only keep me for maybe 1-2 episodes but Underground has kept me intrigued & on the edge of my seat screaming & crying at the tv lol. I can just imagine what my ancestors had to go through. Thanks to Underground I’m on a journey to finding about my ancestors & where we come from. I say renew Underground for a season 3!
I thought the show was amazing. I couldn’t wait for it to come on. Sometimes I have missed a showing, but I always catch up” on demand” Please renew it !
save the show but tone down the damn feminist undercurrent. Cato is the only male on the show this season with a brain (noah’s all action). Should’ve seen this coming when Rosalee had to rescue him from the noose. Thank God they killed off Patty.
Can it. It’s been on long enough
Can it…Been on long enough…
Been on long enough…can it!
No do not renew