This summer, FX introduced a new romantic sitcom called You’re the Worst. Have viewers fallen in love with this show? How are the ratings? Will this show be renewed for a second season or is it likely to be cancelled instead?
A dark comedy, You’re the Worst takes a modern look at love and happiness — as told through the eyes of two people (Chris Geere and Aya Cash) who haven’t been very successful with either. Desmin Borges and Kether Donohue play their friends.
The TV series debuted in mid-July to a small audience of 765,000 viewers. The second episode dropped 20% and the third installment fell even lower. Most recently, viewership seems to have leveled off to about half a million — not an impressive number.
It’s basically the lowest-rated scripted series that FX has right now. Saint George was cancelled with nearly 50% more viewers.
On the positive side, the show does have a small but devout group of fans — and the group seems to be growing.
While it’s difficult to know what’s good enough to earn a renewal from FX, it’s very likely that You’re the Worst will be cancelled.
What do you think? Do you like this series? Do you think that it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? What would you do to draw a bigger audience?
UPDATE: You’re the Worst has been renewed for a second season but is moving to FXX. Details here.
If the show keeps going the way it does, it’ll be a cult classic fast. Go for the renew FX.
“You’re the Worst” is the BEST! RENEW PLEASE!
I adore this show!!! RENEW RENEW RENEW!!!
Renew! So funny and smart!
Great show. Put Season 1 on Netflix ASAP–that’ll draw a fan base.
Comedies tend to take longer to find their legs than dramas. “You’re the Worst” is a critical success and I know that I’ve been talking it up to my friends. With The New Yorker and all sorts of other accolades, “You’re the Worst” will continue to increase. At the very least, if it follows most shows, it will see a bump in season 2’s premiere, and I doubt it will fall as much as from episodes 1 to 3. I could see it getting a .5 at least in the demo next season with all this buzz!
Renew!!!!
I really do love this show. Its not without its bugs, but the first and last episodes are truly remarkable. Wonderful, crazy, touching, human stuff. Please renew.
Best show ever!
This show needs to be on TV a Second Season is SO needed. Its Funny, Real, Smart and just has to come back to FX or FXX.
It needs to be on fox to get more viewers… Love the show hope the renew
Great show – please bring it back for season 2!
My boyfriend and I are obsessed with this show we LOVE it. Sometimes it takes viewers some time to pick a new show. Give season two a shot! Please please!!! I will tell everyone I know to watch it!
I love this show!!! Please renew it!!!! You jist need a better time slot…
Please keep it. Soooooo good.