Note: contains spoilers for seasons one and two of The Gifted. The second season of The Gifted has only just wrapped up but fans are already asking about the show's future and if they can expect a third chapter. The Fox sci-fi superhero show is one of Marvel's many properties, an X-Men spin-off set in an alternate timeline where the X-Men have disappeared and two parents are forced to take their kids on the run after they discover their children have mutant abilities. But following the cancellation of Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Daredevil and Iron Fist, plus the emergence of Disney's streaming service Disney+, the future of all Marvel TV shows is a little bit wobbly at the moment. So, what does that mean for The Gifted? Fox According to TVLine, it is Fox's "lowest rated, least watched drama", something that show creator Matt Nix recently acknowledged in an interview with the publisher: "We would like our ratings to be higher as a primetime network show." But speaking to Slash Film, Nix did say that all is not lost, and that they could turn to streaming as an option: "I think that my sense is that the most likely thing is that if we come back, we’ll come back in some sort of creative way. Some partnership, because I think what we’ve discovered is that fans of The Gifted are big fans of The Gifted. "We have a solid fanbase and it’s a little small for the broadcast networks. But we do well on streaming so there may be, my hope is that there’s something to work out in that realm." Fox But at this moment in time, Nix doesn't know whether the show will return for another outing: "Because of how the story is situated, we can stay out of the way of a lot of the larger [Marvel] universe. It’s not likely that in any short term anybody is going to be doing anything that could be incompatible with what we’ve done, if that makes sense. We don’t have versions of the X-Men running around, [and the characters we use] are not smack dab in the middle of the mythology, so we’re not stepping on anybody’s toes. "Obviously I would love for them to renew us, and there are surprises all the time. Hopefully we’ll get one of those surprises." Uncertainty aside, here's everything else we know so far. The Gifted season 3 trailer: When will it drop? This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. With season three currently unconfirmed, don't expect a trailer to land anytime soon. But when it does, it'll be ready and waiting here for you to dive straight into. The Gifted season 3 air date: When will it premiere? Season one hit screens at the beginning of October back in 2017, and season two dropped at the end of September the following year. So if season three is given the go-ahead, we would expect it to follow the same pattern and air later this year. The Gifted season 3 cast: Who's returning? At the end of season two, Reed Strucker (Stephen Moyer) sacrifices his own life to stop Reeva (Grace Byers) from creating her mutant nation, as well as destroying Reeva in the process. That huge decision to kill him off "evolved over the course of the season," Nix told TVLine. "We knew that we wanted to do something big, but what ultimately drove that storyline was less a desire to do a shocking death and more in thinking about Reed’s character." He added: "It was less interesting to say, 'OK, Reed gets super powers, and now he’s another superhero!' as opposed to having Reed, who started this journey as someone prejudiced against mutants, wind up as someone who is willing to sacrifice his life not just for mutants, but for everybody." Fox "He sacrifices his life for tolerance and understanding, after starting his journey as someone who meant well but didn’t understand the values of tolerance and understanding. "The important thing to me about Reed was that he wasn’t a bad guy who learns to be good. "He was always a good man, but when I think about the themes of the X-Men and what that world has always been about, it’s about expanding our understanding of what it means to include people. It’s not about straightforward good and evil, it’s about understanding that people who are not like us are not so different after all." Fox But that doesn't mean we've necessarily seen the last of him. "We are talking about a Marvel show," Moyer told Entertainment Weekly. "We are talking about the comic-book universe in general. Characters don’t ever really die. The plasma that is Reed, it still exists. Like in Terminator 2, for instance." As for the rest of the cast, it remains to be seen who will be back. The Gifted season 3 episodes: How many can we expect? The show started out with 13 episodes in the first season, but that number jumped to 16 in the second – so at this moment in time, we really couldn't say. The Gifted season 3 plot: What will happen? "What I really want to explore is, in a world where mutants and humans are largely living separately, and even though mutants are all theoretically on the same side, how do they police themselves?" Nix told TVLine. "What would it be like to live in a community of all mutants, where people have different powers, different agendas. FOX "The second season was about these different factions debating how they’re going to deal with the humans, and I’d really like the opportunity to explore mutants taking positions on how they should deal with themselves. "Do they have a moral obligation to the larger society? If you have these powers, do you have an obligation to use them for other people, or just for yourself?" It's all still to play for. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter account. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>The finale for “The Gifted” Season 2 tragically ended when the series killed off one of its heroes. The series killed off Reed Strucker, portrayed by the show’s top-billed actor Stephen Meyer. The big ending was a safe call, considering FOX has not renewed the show yet for a Season 3. “The Gifted” Season 2 gave an unexpected twist of all when the finale, titled “Omens,” indicated that Reed Strucker apparently had become a persecutor to protect his family. He is convinced that everything that’s currently happening has a purpose. As every series goes, “The Gifted” supreme villain, Reeva Payge, cannot be defeated. And so the only way to beat her is through a sacrifice. Season 2 finale highlighted each heroes’ powers as it switches fighting scenes from one character to another. In order for his family to be saved, Reed has to sacrifice himself. It surprised viewers since Moye’s character is one of the main characters in the series. Unfortunately for fans, Reed exploded along with Reeva. Moyer being killed off in “The Gifted” Season 2 finale coincides with the network’s silence on the series’ Season 3 renewal, which led to speculations on the show being canceled. While FOX has to release its official statement, it is not impossible that “The Gifted” will not be renewed for a third season. Season 2 received not-so-favorable ratings. The second season debuted with 2.58 million viewers. It quickly slipped when episode 2 aired with only 2.25 million viewers. The finale episode, however, decreased to 1.60 million viewers, a huge drop from its debut episode. The figures were alarming for a series. If FOX cancels “The Gifted,” it is not the first Marvel-based non-movie series that got canceled. Streaming giant Netflix had removed all its Marvel-based shows earlier last year. “The Punisher” and “Jessica Jones” were the last one to be called off. According to reports, one possible reason for Netflix pulling off its cord to its Marvel series is its conflict with Disney, owner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series. It makes sense as Netflix would be advertising its competitor if it continues to air these shows. “The Gifted,” however, may possibly see a future with a streaming company, creator Matt Nix teased. Nixx looks forward to returning “creatively” through a streaming platform if given a chance.<doc-sep>
The Gifted on Fox The Gifted season 2: Mutants pick a side in new trailer Season two of The Gifted premiered on FOX in the US back in September. The drama comes from the world of Marvel’s X-Men and revolves around parents who discover their children have mutant superpowers. The Gifted airs on FOX in the UK but is a few weeks behind America with episode 14 of 16 due to air on February 23 at 8pm. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Instant Video. Will there be another season of The Gifted? There is no news regarding a third season renewal of The Gifted at Fox. Season two was green-lit last January following a successful first run, so an announcement regarding season three is expected soon. At the moment, the fate of several Marvel TV series is hanging in the balance following the cancellation of Netflix’s Jessica Jones and The Punisher this week. They follow in the footsteps of Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Daredevil which have all gotten the chop. The Gifted on Fox While no official reason has been given for the mass exodus of Marvel from Netflix, it is widely thought to be due to the launch of a Disney streaming service, Disney+, which is arriving this year and will be in direct competition with other streaming platforms. A new Hulu and Disney collaboration could see some of the more grittier Marvel shows headed there also. So whether or not this will affect The Gifted remains to be seen but it is certainly something for fans to keep in mind. Season two has been well received by critics and holds an 82 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics’ consensus reads: “The Gifted continues to explore shades of grey, but with a more streamlined story that sets the show up for a stronger - if slightly more simplistic - sophomore season.” The Gifted on Fox When will The Gifted season 3 be released? If The Gifted season three gets the go-ahead, it will probably come out in the autumn. Season one premiered in October 2017 and ran until January 15 in 2018. Season two kicked off in September 2018 and will finish up next week. So a potential third season would more than likely follow suit. The Gifted on Fox What is The Gifted about? The Gifted is set in an alternate timeline where the X-Men have disappeared. The show tells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. According to FOX: “Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. “ Season two revolved around the split in the family which saw some join a group called the Inner Circle and some join the Mutant Underground. The group’s conflicting ideologies was the centre point of season two which is set to come to a head in the finale next week. “The X-Men believed that mutants and humans could live together in peace — now that dream hangs in the balance.” What will happen in a potential third season depends on the events of the finale. Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies up to 2020 Mon, July 24, 2017 Play slideshow MARVEL 1 of 8 Thor Ragnarok (October 27, 2017)