Earlier this season, Terrence Howard starred in a new FOX show called Empire. It quickly became the biggest hit in network television in years and will be back for a second season. He’s co-starring in another new FOX show called Wayward Pines. Will that be a hit in the ratings as well or, will it be cancelled like so many others? Stay tuned to find out.
On Wayward Pines, Secret Service Agent Ethan Burke (Matt Dillon) drives to the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, in search of two missing federal agents. One was a former partner and they once had an affair. A truck slams into his car, he wakes up in the local hospital, and things start to get really strange. The cast of this thriller series also includes Howard, Melissa Leo, Carla Gugino, Toby Jones, Shannyn Sossamon, Charlie Tahan, Reed Diamond, Juliette Lewis, and Tim Griffin.
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7/17 update: FOX has made it official — there won’t be a second season of Wayward Pines.
7/24 update: Though FOX advertised the last episode as the “series finale”, talks of a second season continue.
7/24 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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What do you think? Do you like the Wayward Pines TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Please don’t cancel Wayward Pines!
Please DO NOT CANCEL Wayward Pines!
I did not get into Wayward Pines until the marathon. I love it! It keeps me guessing which is hard to do. So many shows are predictable but not Wayward Pines. I hope someone picks it up for a second season; however, they will have to figure out how to get Matt Dillon back because he makes the show.
The problem is that the teasers/previews for the show were HORRIBLE, I wasn’t sure based on those if I really wanted to watch the show. I took a chance and I’m so glad I did! They failed to show the creepiness and intrigue of the show or really even tell you what the new series was about.
Plus, I really don’t like the beginning of the show.. its like looking at a miniature town just waiting on the train set to start chugging through.. maybe something a bit more attention getting would be in order.
Love Wayward Pines! DON’THE CANCEL!!!!!!!
Would love to see a second season. Thought season 1 was awesome.
Fox has some serious issues with canceling the most exciting show. The last episode of wayward pines kept me with my mouth open. I’m sure they had enough viewers to keep the show on. They are so greedy. This isn’t the first time they have canceled shows that I loved. Ex. Gang related, the following, american idol. The ending was left with so many open holes that they can bring matt dillon back. There really isn’t anything all that exciting to watch anymore, like something to look forward to week after week. The last time I couldn’t wait to see… Read more »
I agree! Quit canceling our shows please
I understand everyone being mad at Fox for not having a second season, but I seriously think Fox took the fall for the producers not really wanting to go forward with a second season. IMO. I think the producers felt this was good enough, that it would be hard to give as good of a second season without a lot of people saying, “I didn’t watch after the first because the second season sucked, like lost.”
I personally am ok with how it ended, and I really don’t know that a second season could have sustained itself.
Wayward pines should absolutely be renewed. Good grief.
It definitely should have been a happier ending; even if the series was cancelled after only one season.
My family loved this show! We are very disappointed it was cancelled. I love shows like this with a mystery and trying to figure it out, Please bring it back!
Read the books on line, the ending is a bit different, but even teh books should continue!
Wayward pines should be renewed
Who ever decided to cancel “Wayward Pines” made a major mistake. Best show on Fox since “House”. If you thought the ratings were bad – look out Fox your ratings are about to make a major plunge.
Fox really screwed up. A good dramatic si/fi (Wayward Pines) finally hits the airwaves and just as quickly exits! So sick and tired of juvenile reality shows. You pique my interest with an intelligent futuristic series and then cancel after one terrific season?? Bad business decision. I hope another network picks it up for the next few years and kicks butt!
Agreed. Also the finale sucked, bad. Even though I really enjoyed the show.
Yeah, I didn’t much care for the finale. Mostly (SPOILER ALERT) Ethan’s completely unnecessary martyrdom. I’m all for killing off major characters, but it needs to feel inevitable, whereas in this case he could’ve just as easily climbed out of the elevator before triggering the explosion.
i hated the ethan part too – but am wondering if he would he have died anyway – who continues on in the new world ? looks like maybe the new generaton took over but then why did reawaken pilcher’s sister i forget – need to watch it again but it doesnt seem like she is in charge now
would like a better explanation of the ending at least – i remember reading it would be different from the book ending – did not like the ending
i hope so too
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