The third season of the show Wayward Pines might see the light of day after all in 2017. In addition to the shows, the hype of renewal for a third, things is getting particularly interesting at the news of an alleged crossover between the two shows, Wayward Pines and Stranger Things, which is a very popular show as well.
Reasons for Continuing Wayward Pines for a Third Season
There have been talks recently as to whether the season 3 of Wayward Pines should be continued or not. A drastic drop in the rating of the show had forced the makers to ask the question, will pushing the show through to another season be a wise decision or not.
The initial or the first Season of Wayward Pines had recorded a viewership of 3.8 million people. However, when the series released its second season, the number vehemently dropped down to 2.4 million viewers.
The showrunners of Wayward Pines are hopeful and expecting that the season 3 of the show will be able to restore back its viewership up to 3.5 million, including DVR numbers. According to the speculations of many, it’s being suggested that this number is what the show requires to secure itself its third installment.
Apart from that, there are also whispers that the creator of the show Chad Hodge along with M. Night Shyamalan, who is the producer and director of the show, are amidst negotiations with FOX.
The negotiations are regarding the alleged third Season, but there has been no official confirmation or update received about it till date.
Is a Crossover between Wayward Pines and Stranger Things Likely?
According to reports, on the street, the third installment of Wayward Pines might include a possible crossover with another very popular series, Stranger Things. At least, that’s what the latest word on the street is. News of the crossover mentioned above made fans of both the series shed tears of merriment. Several fans are now speculating how both series will be merged with each other.
Nevertheless, some pointed out that the idea is a bit implausible, especially if you consider that the two TV series, air on two separate networks. Wayward Pines is aired on FOX while Stranger Things is shown on Netflix. So far, no authentication has been given about the supposed crossover.
However, it remains a mystery very much when on if, FOX will give the green signal to M. Night Shyamalan’s television series Wayward Pines. The series wrapped up leaving fans in a state to confusion regarding the role of the Abbies, in the third Season if there is one
If we think back to the finale of Wayward Pines Season 2, we will remember seeing a monstrous Abby holding a human infant while the humans in the closed Wayward Pines community, were sent to hibernate in a pod.
The air now, however, is ripe with all the speculations and theories that fans have shared at the probable progress of the plot from where it was left off if the series does return for a third term run.
By fan theory from Reddit, Season 3 of Wayward Pines will most likely find itself, with the inhabitants waking up in the future and finding out that the Abbies have evolved, to possess more human-like communicating abilities.
That way the series will be able to explore more and delve deep into the Abbies way of life. Fan theories also allude that the kid, who got left out of the school bus and in turn ended up being saved by the Abbies, will become their educator.