‘Halt and Catch Fire’ season 2 official; AMC renews series despite lower ratings

Sometimes, you just have to be happy with good news, and that is what we are going to do today when it comes to AMC and “Halt and Catch Fire.”

On Wednesday, the network officially confirmed that the show will be coming back for a second season, in what is to many a very surprising move. Just think about it for a minute or so here. “Halt and Catch Fire” had lower ratings than “Breaking Bad” did in its own first season, and yet the network found a way to ensure that the show returned for more.

So what is the reason for this? It is ultimately something that we are very happy to see: AMC making a commitment to the show based on its merits, and hoping that more discover the series later thanks to that. In a statement, president Charlie Collier had the following to say:

“This is a show about invention, experimentation, and the inherent risks in trying to break new ground—themes that really resonate with us as a network and attracted a passionate audience … We have a history of demonstrating patience through the early seasons of new shows, betting on talent and building audience over time.”

If you are a showrunner looking to get a program on the air at some point in the future, you have to look at this as a good sign, and a reason to pick AMC. Before renewing this show and also “Turn,” we wondered whether or not they were starting to become too obsessed with franchises like “The Walking Dead.” However, this proves that they understand patience is a virtue still, and shows like “Halt and Catch Fire” still have an upside.

Personally, let’s hope that the show gets on Netflix early, is repeated at some point in a good timeslot, and it will see better numbers for its second season.

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