The first season isn't even finished yet, but the signs aren't looking good. Ghosted is likely to get canceled later this year if the ratings don't improve. With Paul Lieverstein replacing Kevin Etten as showrunner, a lot could hinge on this change.
There's also an unshakable feeling that Fox just isn't the right network for Ghosted. It isn't a bad comedy, if we're being honest here, but the numbers that Fox tends to look for aren't what this show will deliver. As it stands, Ghosted needs to leave Fox for the sake of either party.
It could find a better home on another network and survive there. Right now, we don't think it deserves a spot on the Fox schedule, because it just isn't doing the numbers or pulling in the fans.
Adapted from the movie of the same name, Alien Nation was a quirky sci-fi procedural drama released in the late '80s. There simply wasn't anything like it on TV at the time and it captured the spirit of the film while also placing its own twist on the story.
It showed in the numbers, too, as it was one of the biggest successes on Fox at the time. However, the network was experiencing some financial problems due to advertising income and had to cancel all of its drama series — including Alien Nation. There were obviously plans for a second season of Alien Nation since season one ended on a cliffhanger. Fans rallied together and showed their support, which resulted in it living on in through other mediums like comic books and novels.
However, a change of management at Fox years later spurned five TV movies including the entire original cast and a conclusion to what the TV series first started. Nowadays, there are rumors that a movie remake could be happening, but we'd much prefer it if the TV series had lived on for a few more seasons.
We did get five TV movies, though, so maybe beggars can't be choosers here. After the success of Nashville and Empire , it should surprise no one that Star was created. There seems to be a demand for musical dramas at the moment and the networks will crank them out until the audience begs them to stop and then crank out some more.
Unlike the aforementioned shows, Star isn't that impressive, bar a few glimmers of hope here and there. Most of its beats and storylines are recycled from other programs and it seems to be lingering around the network more than electrifying the timeslot, which it has the potential to do but never quite lives up to it. To its credit, the season two finale held strong and matched the first season's last episode, and this will certainly inspire Fox to press ahead with more episodes if season three matches this success.
Another positive is Star 's list of guest stars, which have been impressive to date, but even that can't keep our eyes open on a weekly basis. It's time for networks to stop with musical dramas and give us the live-action Spinal Tap TV series we all deserve. It'll at least be something more interesting than the current crop of music-related shows on TV — and don't you dare refer to MTV as music because that would be blasphemous. In a world of never-ending procedural dramas, we had Lie to Me , an original concept that utilized applied psychology and microexpressions to solve its mysteries.
Not only did this give us an interesting twist to go along with the whodunit, but it also forced the actors to deliver deeper performances where hints were hidden in their body language and expressions. Despite the talents of Tim Roth as Dr.
Cal Lightman, the show came to an end after only three seasons — even if it still averaged 6. Sadly, we never got to see Bones or Castle crossover with Lie to Me — something that many fans believed could've happened. In an interview with TV in , Roth said it was mooted. People were very intrigued with the notion of playing around with it. But I don't think we're ready yet. Maybe next season.
If we get to a fourth season, it might be a fun time to do that, just to see who's around and who we can play with. Alas we can only dream of what could've been. Nonetheless, still to this day, Lie to Me remains a watchable and enjoyable show, which deserved a longer run than what it got. After 29 seasons it's safe to say that The Simpsons has written itself into the history books.
Regardless of what happens from here on out, it's stood the test of time and is one of the longest series of all time. The consensus is, though, that the show lost its magic after season nine and drastically diminished in quality.
In fact, every single year there are numerous critics who blast the show's writing and tired gags. Even so, the network doesn't care about critical reviews as long as the viewership stays stable.
Maybe they should because it's apparent that the numbers aren't as strong as they used to be and are constantly heading downwards. Additionally, The Simpsons is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons, as the recent controversy about Apu and his racial stereotyping brought negative attention to Springfield's favorite residents. Times have changed and what was acceptable in the late '80s and early '90s might not be the same today.
Unfortunately, it seems like the show is still catering for that era of TV. Look, in all fairness, we'd probably all shed a tear when this series is finally canceled, but it's time now. Let's remember it for what it was and not what it's becoming. There aren't that many sitcoms on TV nowadays that are legitimately funny. The fact that Two and a Half Men lasted as long as it did and this side-splitting comedy is done and dusted after 37 episodes proves there's no justice in the entertainment world.
Reportedly, this was a painful decision taken by Fox as the network had shown its support for the series from the get-go. Three episodes into the first season, another four episodes were ordered and it received an early season two renewal as well. The network also had a very good working relationship with the creators, Dave and John Chernin, and Olson, which must've made this a difficult choice to make. Like most shows, though, The Mick fizzled in the second season, averaging around 1.
It just goes to show that if you want a show to succeed, you actually need to watch it when it airs and not off your friend's hard drive. Debris was yet another hour-long mystery series trying to follow in Lost 's footsteps. However, the alien sci-fi drama starring Jonathan Tucker and Riann Steele couldn't find its footing, and NBC decided to pull the plug after one season. How to watch: Netflix , Peacock , Hulu. The show, which ran for four seasons, starred Christina Hendricks , Retta , and Mae Whitman as desperate moms who find themselves embroiled in a money-laundering scheme.
Executives had hoped to bring the series back for a shortened fifth season to wrap up the story, but unfortunately, the fan-favorite show got the ax. The fan-favorite musical comedy starred Jane Levy as a computer coder who can hear people's innermost thoughts expressed as full-on musical performances of popular songs. Lionsgate Television, which co-produces the series, is reportedly shopping the series to other networks.
How to watch: Peacock , Hulu , Netflix. NBC's decision in June to cancel Manifest after three seasons was met with an outcry from fans who were afraid they would never find out how Flight went down, or what really happened to everyone on that doomed airplane. But then, Manifest spent weeks leading Netflix's Top 10 Rankings , and fans launched a vocal and passionate months-long SaveManifest campaign as showrunner Jeff Rake scrambled to find the series a new home.
Netflix announced on Aug. Hopefully the Flight passengers get a happy ending, too. See the full list of TV shows on broadcast, cable, and streaming that have been canceled or are ending in This story is updating live. Close Ad. And the reason why people are depressed is because Fox has had a veritable shitload of amazing and groundbreaking shows over the past 28 years. Just…not for very long. Here are 12 series that still have fans.
Sorry if this puts you guys in a bad mood all over again. Cohen-developed Futurama could have lasted longer on Fox than just four seasons. Maybe the network was just intimidated or something. One of the latest Fox victims to garner a massive wave of internet protests after its cancelation , Almost Human seemed like a surefire hit.
It had a huge promotion, J. But no, it was apparently too expensive for all that, and Fox had to make room for such quality projects as Rake , Red Band Society and Gang Related , all of which were canceled. It's not how it panned out, though. And what do you mean by bull? According to Wikipedia they were getting less views than the other shows they had at the time.
I doubt there are many Glen Beck fans that appreciate the subversive humor of Futurama or The Simpsons , or care about Firefly. Besides, we all know that humans are the only intelligent life in the Universe, so sci-fi is blasphemy ;. Seems fucking backward. There was an article in our paper that explained that once a show catches on, people often stop watching it after the first season, and wait for the second season to come out on DVD so they can watch it without commercials. Sigh, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles.
If you only knew how much I love you. I thought there was more time. FYI, Futurama has been picked up by Comedy Central, and new episodes should air sometime this summer. I loved that show! Tisk tisk, Fox. Professor Farnsworth: Yes? I see. Fry: Why? Professor Farnsworth: Oh, its got a million and one uses. Leela: [referring to both the numerous air conditioners and the admirers of Futurama] So what does this mean for us and our many fans?
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