Though the show’s creator had a five year plan, there won’t even be a third season for the Charles Manson drama on NBC. The network has cancelled low-rated period drama Aquarius.
Set in 1960s Los Angeles, Aquarius, revolves around the generational conflict between an experienced homicide detective (David Duchovny) and an idealistic undercover vice cop (Grey Damon). The rest of the cast includes Gethin Anthony, Emma Dumont, Claire Holt, Michaela McManus, Brian F. O’Byrne, Chance Kelly, Cameron Deane Stewart, and Madison Beaty.
The summer series represented a bit of an experiment for the peacock network. They released the entire first season online prior to its broadcast premiere. NBC started airing the episodes on television and then renewed it for a second season.
The network didn’t release the second season online ahead of its broadcast run but the ratings didn’t improve. On regular television, season one averaged a 0.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.79 million total viewers. Season two averaged a 0.34 rating with 1.76 million.
With such low ratings, the cancellation isn’t a surprise. During the TCA summer press tour, NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke was asked about the chances of the network renewing Aquarius for season three and she said, “I think that’s tough.”
The final two episodes of Aquarius, titled ” Mother Nature’s Son” and “I Will”, aired on Saturday, September 10th.
What do you think? Do you like the Aquarius TV show? Do you think that NBC should have cancelled it or renewed the series for a third season?
They should not have canceled it, what an Awesome show! There was so much more to tell and resolve. Very unfortunate.. bring it back please!
I am so sad that the show is not going to have a season three. There is so much left unresolved.!
So sad to see it get canceled. Really enjoyed the show. I thought the portrayal and mental decline of Manson was acted out beautifully.
Absolutely love the show and currently binge watching. Love the authenticity and the sixties attitudes. Wish they’d do season 3
This would be a great series to continue, in the spirit of completing so many cancelled shows. The general public is growing tired of watching incomplete stories.
Great Show! Found Aquarius on Netflix and ended up binging 2 seasons. Disappointed to hear it was canceled. Ended with so much more to be said. Netflix should bring on a 3 season!!!
Netflix should bring season 3. A great show. Ended with so much more said
Just discovered the series Aquarius on Netflix and binge watched both seasons within a few weeks. Loved it! So not happy that it was cancelled. Last episode of season 2 left so much more to be said.
I really like Aquarius. I don’t watch regular TV but have watched the first two seasons on Netflix. I believe audiences just don’t watch traditional TV the same way they did in the past.
I think the network should see the comments and bring the show back somehow!
Definitely should have renewed. Terribly disappointed!
I am very disappointed there will be no season 3. I loved this show!!
netflix needs to make a season 3.this is a great show with a great cast.