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I for one really enjoyed it and hope there is a season two.

posted 11 years ago by theWoodWDE
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I don't get into many TV shows especially on basic cable or network, but I was drawn to Mob City because of the trailer. I read the early reviews and comments on here, but still gave it a shot. I don't know much about the authenticity or what not, but the show entertained me. That is what it's for in the end. Do you think season two will happen? Thanks.

[–] HellJacket 11 years ago

@ theWood

I hope there's a season 2, but I doubt. As a miniseries, the production values and acting talent looks really expensive. Therefore, the ratings it got didn't cut it. However. it is possible that TNT went into this thinking about risking two seasons on the show. That's the only way I see there being a second season, where TNT figures that the show will get critical acclaim and that will help ratings for season 2.

Though, I always wonder why broadcast channels continually take chances on these kinds of shows. Boardwalk Empire, Magic City and now Mob City all have terrible ratings. Yet, studios keep taking a big risk on them. I think they're all incredibly well done, but that doesn't stop them from getting cancelled.

Since Darabont is now suing AMC over Walking Dead, I'm also guessing that he knows the writing is on the wall.

[–] theWoodWDE 11 years ago

Thanks for the reply and all that you have stated is what I feared. It's a shame...

[–] feckyerlife 11 years ago

it wasnt a mini series. it premiered the same way as the walking dead did and basically same way as brekaing bad. 6 episode first season to see if it will get picked up

[–] theWoodWDE 11 years ago

They promoted it as a mini-series and it followed a mini-series format.

[–] phillycaesar 11 years ago

Magic City was cancelled, but Boardwalk Empire was renewed for a fifth season. A show on air for 5 years doesn't seem to be a failure to me.

[–] hwangman1 11 years ago

Finished the episodes last night. I really enjoyed it, and i'd love to see another season. Fingers crossed.

[–] HellJacket 11 years ago

@ phillycaesar

Magic City was cancelled, but Boardwalk Empire was renewed for a fifth season. A show on air for 5 years doesn't seem to be a failure to me.

FYI, I didn't say BE was a failure. I said the show has terrible ratings, which is the case as judged by the ratings for True Blood and Game of Thrones, i.e., HBO shows with comparable budgets (but BE probably still surpasses both of them in cost).

However, I do still consider the show to be a failure. If you gauge a show's success by simply being renewed, then five seasons is a success, but that's not my gauge. HBO has lots of money, and probably didn't want another Deadwood fiasco where people whine about the show's cancellation for the next decade. However, propping up a ratings failure is not a success in my opinion, but a failure for HBO, based on the show's ratings.

That is one reason why Season 5 was announced as the show's last season, as a form of damage control. Sopranos had six seasons. True Blood will have at least seven. Game of Thrones will likely have at least seven if not more. Sex and the City had six. BE will only get five. It clearly failed to meet expectations of other hit HBO shows.

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[–] Maverick356 11 years ago

To me at least, the way it ended seemed like they were setting up another season. I doubt TNT were expecting fantastic ratings in the first place. Maybe they'll have a budget cut like they did with the second season of Southland (after it was cancelled the first time).

Wait and see I guess.

[–] theWoodWDE 11 years ago

Exactly. The ending just set up so many more things to go for. It had me wanting to see what would happen next. Just left us hanging so to speak really. I hope you are correct.

[–] HellJacket 11 years ago

@ DutchWagenbach

To me at least, the way it ended seemed like they were setting up another season.

Plenty of shows have ended on cliffhangers. The producers clearly wanted this show to continue, but whether that's economical is another question.

I doubt TNT were expecting fantastic ratings in the first place. Maybe they'll have a budget cut like they did with the second season of Southland (after it was cancelled the first time).

While I'm the type of person that feels it's better to try for a sequel, but fail miserably, then to just avoid trying altogether, I doubt this is the way to go for a second season. You'd probably have to drop half the cast and really reduce the production values. It would be like season 2 of Jericho.

Since I like many of the actors, especially Bernthal, I think the better course is just let the show end.

[–] juggalofreek 11 years ago

I liked it would enjoy a second season

[–] feckyerlife 11 years ago

for as how bad people claim it is on here. i watched it last night and i was entertained. it wasnt the greatest thing on tv, but it was far from the worst. i would continue to watch it if they add another season.

[–] theWoodWDE 11 years ago

"for as how bad people claim it is on here. i watched it last night and i was entertained. it wasnt the greatest thing on tv, but it was far from the worst. i would continue to watch it if they add another season."

Exactly. Especially for being on a channel like TNT. You can't find much better on basic cable. JMHO

[–] JesssicaStone 11 years ago

I hope a season two will be in the works. I love this show and I don't watch most of "these type shows." But for some reason Mob City is very entertaining to me.
TNT GIVE US SEASON TWO OF MOB CITY!!!!!

[–] phillycaesar 11 years ago

One of the best releases of 2013. I hope it returns for a second season.

[–] ANDREWEHUNT 11 years ago

I agree with the OP. It's an excellent series. I hope a Season 2 is in the works!

"You can dish it out, but you got so you can't take it no more." - Caesar Enrico Bandello

[–] katalist420 11 years ago

I like it to, I hope we get a 2nd season and I hope Darabont the god wins in court vs AMC over the walking dead BS (That show has gone way way way way way down hill since Darabont left).

[–] siegnio 11 years ago

Yeah i hope there will be a second season. I like shows like this...gangster, mafia, old cars and weapons...great.
Is it true that boardwalk empire have bad ratings? I cant believe this. The scores are consistently good. And HBO published really the ratings? Whatever, both shows, Mob City and Boardwalk Empire are great shows and entertained me.

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