‘Agents of SHIELD’ Season 5 Cancellation Update: Ratings May Push ABC to Axe Series

Every year, TV networks are bound to slash some of the shows that do not make it into the list of top most-watched series. Undoubtedly, "Agents of SHIELD" Season 5 is on the list of potential shows that could be removed from the small screens.

While "Agents of SHIELD" is one of the shows that brings in viewers from across the globe, it still has not passed the mark. According to TV Line, "Agents of SHIELD" Season 4 only averaged a 0.8 demo rating. The figures are down by 33 percent from 2016's numbers. ABC has not yet announced an "Agents of SHIELD" Season 5 renewal. Though low ratings are not always the reason for axing a show, it could be one of the root causes for a series to fall. The superhero series may either be cancelled or pushed to a later return date. TV Series Finale has the most updated ratings on the show's fourth season.

As news of a potential "Agents of SHIELD" Season 5 renewal or cancellation revolves online, the series continues to push through with its fourth installment. So far, it appears that the storyline in the current season may also affect how ABC will treat the series.

The third arc in the current season has opened doors for fans to question who Coulson and the others will fight this time. It appears that there is nowhere to go in the plot. Some critics suggest that this is a reason for the network to announce the "Agents of SHIELD" Season 5 cancellation.

Some networks have cancelled a number of shows due to poor ratings. Others have slashed shows due to issues between the producers and showrunners. In the case of "Agents of SHIELD" Season 5, some suggest that the show is running still due to the collaboration and solid chemistry of Marvel and ABC.

The "Agents of SHIELD" Season 5 renewal or cancellation has yet to be announced. For now, fans can watch "Agents of SHIELD" Season 4, airing Tuesdays on ABC.