The finale episode of "Wayward Pines" season 2 has aired in July and there is still no official word on the renewal of the series. Fans are now anticipating on the fate of their beloved series. Will "Wayward Pines" be renewed for season 3 or not?
"Wayward Pines" season 1 did not start as an instant hit but eventually made its way to becoming the number one scripted show in summer of last year with 3.8 million viewers. Unfortunately, the ratings were not sustained for season 2 and a significant drop was reported. Season 2 earned only 2.4 million viewers on the average but something incredible happened that the finale episode of season 2 went up to garner 3.5 million viewers. Can the high rating of the finale episode of season 2 redeem the show to get a renewal for season 3? Fox has not released any word regarding this. Fans are holding on, refusing the cancellation rumors and believing for a renewal, IBT has noted.
Although Fox has not made any announcement, the current listing of canceled shows by TVLine has included "Wayward Pines." However, the post also provided a disclaimer saying the show is still sitting on the bubble as the network still has to make its final decision.
Until the future. #WaywardPines pic.twitter.com/y3T6q0tQmq
— Wayward Pines (@WaywardPinesFOX) August 4, 2016
Meanwhile, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, author Blake Crouch teased that if "Wayward Pines" will return for season 3, the characters of season 2 will return as well, plus some new characters too. Crouch also explained that they intended each season to be an event series, so all episodes have been wrapped up and the new season will begin a new event.
Crouch further mentioned that the direction of the storyline for "Wayward Pines" has always been focused on the final hours of man. The author admitted that they kept coming back to exploring the arc of how a man faces his own extinction. What could possibly transpire in those final hours? How resilient a man could be? Will he be afraid or brave to face his final moment? These are the things that they like to play in for the show.
Do you think "Wayward Pines" can get the go signal to continue with season 3 from Fox? Let us know your thoughts!
