iZombie Season 5 Ending Set Up Several Storylines for a Potential Sixth Season. Here’s Everything to Know About What’s to Come From The Series.
The CW series iZombie has garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. The show’s reception has been diverse, with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.8 rating on IMDb. CW has not renewed iZombie for season 6, possibly due to its low viewership and mixed critical reception. Hence, the show’s future remains uncertain.
What is iZombie About?
iZombie is a captivating CW series that premiered with much anticipation on March 17, 2015. Rob Thomasa and Diane Ruggiero-Wright developed the series. The storyline follows the journey of Olivia “Liv” Moore, a young woman who turned into a zombie while attending a boat party. Soon after turning into a zombie, she started having cravings for brains and discovered that if she doesn’t satisfy her cravings, she will transform into a homicide zombie.
The reception of iZombie has been diverse, eliciting mixed reviews from critics and viewers alike. On IMDb, the series holds a 7.8 rating, which reflects varying opinions on its overall quality and appeal.
Is There a Season 6 of iZombie?
Amidst the anticipation surrounding iZombie the burning question on everyone’s mind is whether iZombie has renewed the show for a season 6. Unfortunately, CW has announced the cancellation of the series. Several factors could contribute to this decision, which we explore further now
Potential Reasons For Non-Renewal
- Viewership and Popularity: Although higher expectations, iZombie has appeared to be one of the lowest-viewed shows. Despite being praised as an excellent zombie show, it has not gained substantial audience tradition. Lacklustre viewership numbers and a relatively lower social media presence may have influenced CW’s decision.
- Critical Reception: Mixed reviews from critics may have also played a role in CW’s choice of not renewing the series. While some critics found merit in the show’s premise and performances, others disagreed regarding certain aspects of the storytelling and execution.
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Who was in the Cast of iZombie?
The five seasons of iZombie have featured an exceptional cast. Meanwhile, the cast includes,
- Rose McIver as Olivia “Liv” Moore
- Malcolm Goodwin as Clive Babineaux
- Rahul Kohli as Ravi Chakrabarti
- Robert Buckley as Major Lillywhite
- David Anders as Blaine “DeBeers” McDonough
- Aly Michalka as Peyton Charles
- Robert Knepper as Angus McDonough
- Bryce Hodgson as Donald “Don E.” Eberhard
While iZombie has not received a Season 6 after 4 years, the series’ prospects remain uncertain. Meanwhile, surprises and unexpected developments can arise in the ever-evolving landscape of the digital industry. Additionally, fans and enthusiasts of iZombie should watch out for any potential updates or developments in the coming months.
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