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So many of my favorite are on the chopping block...........
It's close to decision time for networks--which shows do we think are in danger of getting canned? If shows were kept around based on their quality, television would be unrecognizable. Unfortunately, great shows are often rewarded by throwing them out on the curb as the business is cruel to those that can't find audiences. Another round of eliminations is just around the corner, and several shows are in danger of being sent packing. We'll take a look at 10 of the more intriguing cases. 10. Without a Trace / Cold Case These two procedurals pull in 10 million-plus viewers regularly, so why are they on the chopping block? Well, CBS--America's most watched network--has different standards than others... CBS is used to HUGE numbers and doesn't settle for less. As previously reported, rumor is CBS is looking to cut costs in a big way, and that means these two may not return. Prognosis: With CSI, NCIS, and The Mentalist well over 15 million viewers, these two have near-impossible standards to keep up with. Not looking great. 9. Knight Rider The last we heard about this show is it was undergoing a massive overhaul... but that was late last year. Cast members were cut, and the main story is supposed to simplify and harken back to the classic Knight Rider. Jay Leno's primetime talk show is going to kill a lot of NBC programs, and this pricey action show and ratings drag will probably be one of them. Prognosis: We're not even sure how this got on television in the first place. But then again, NBC doesn't make the wisest decisions. 8. In the Motherhood Just a few days after its premiere, In the Motherhood saw its initial order cut by more than half from 13 episodes to just six. Yikes. The debut numbers weren't great, but with ABC's full plate of shows this season and promising pilots next season, the network can afford to be extra picky now. Prognosis: Throwing single moms out on the street isn't nice, but it is business. A goner unless ratings jump drastically. 7. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles ![]() Fox absolutely loves Terminator... but Fox also absolutely hates poor ratings. However, Terminator has one great thing going for it--McG's Terminator: Salvation opens in theaters in May. If it's a hit, it could restrengthen the brand and give this promising show new life. Prognosis: It sounds silly to say a TV show's fate relies on a movie's performance, but let's face it--the television industry is as wacky as they come. 6. My Name is Earl NBC has milked this cow for almost all its worth (even die-hard fans will admit that seasons one and two were much better than the more recent seasons), and the network would love to throw something fresher in to strengthen its comedy block that's anchored by The Office. But Earl, on the expensive side of things as far as half-hour comedies go, still has some laughs left in the tank. Prognosis: As Deadline Hollywood notes, Fox (which produces the show) may actually turn around and scoop up the show--which is close to having enough episodes for syndication. NBC may give up on it, but Fox stands to make a lot of money if it sticks around a bit. But if Parks & Recreation tanks, Earl may stick around NBC. 5. Kings ![]() Kings is totally original, looks fantastic, and has some great acting talent. But nobody watches it. NBC is cutting costs left and right, so the chances of this epic (and expensive) drama coming back are minimal. Another victim of the falling economy and the Jay Leno effect. Prognosis: This does have a chance if... who are we kidding? Checkmate--Kings falls. 4. Castle ABC's Castle has had a pretty decent start. However, how much of that is due to being in the slot right behind Dancing with the Stars? Given the viewer erosion the show goes through in its second half-hour, lots. Another thing Castle has going against it--ABC is chock full of options just waiting for a spot on the schedule. On the other hand, the show isn't bad and hasn't lost as much of its audience as one would expect. Prognosis: Star Nathan Fillion tells TV.com that ABC is really behind this show. At this point in time, it's looking 50/50. 3. Reaper ![]() Hey, Reaper is awesome. You know it, I know it, The CW knows it. But the paranormal comedy is pulling in dreadful numbers. The CW saved this show from death once... it won't do it again, sadly. Even Tyler Labine, who plays Sock, seems to know it and has booked another gig. Prognosis: Reaper has a slim to none chance of returning. 2. Dollhouse ![]() The heavily hyped show from Joss Whedon has fallen on its face in the ratings department (last week's episode drew less than four million). Despite slight improvement in quality (the "game-changing" episode six was better, but still disappointing), Dollhouse just doesn't seem to have what it takes to draw an audience, even from faithful Whedonites. There's a solid foundation for a great show here... can Joss realize its potential? Prognosis: Not looking good. But if Terminator can squeak out a deal, maybe it will take Dollhouse with it. One positive sign: the DVR stats for the show are great. 1. Chuck ![]() NBC's Chuck is this year's "little show that could." You want it to succeed, it tries really hard, but it just can't seem to get over the edge and become a hit. NBC adores this action-comedy (we do too), so hopefully they can pull some sort of deal to save it like they've done before with another little show that could--Friday Night Lights. Prognosis: Jay Leno is taking five of NBC's 5 primetime hours next season. Unfortunately, we think Chuck's hour will be one of them. |
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I personally love both Terminator and Reaper, but for now I'm operating on the assumption that both of them will get canned. Out of the two, Terminator probably has a better chance than Reaper in getting renewed due to it being on Friday nights and having good DVR numbers, but I still doubt it will be enough to save the show due to its operation costs. Terminator has really improved at the end of this season so I would like to see it get at least one more season to prove itself. The cast really gels on the show, but it's decline in viewers combined with its weak mid-season have really taken a toll on the show.
Reaper is also an excellent show, even if the second season so far hasn't live up to the first. This one is almost a sure bet for cancellation. It's ratings are terrible even for CW standards, and it appears that the Network is more interested in doing crap like 90210/Melrose Place reboots than quality television. To be fair, Gossip Girl is actually a pretty good show, but the rest aren't really. While the WB was a good netlet for the youth market, which featured emotionally resonant show about teenagers growing up, the CW's niche seems to be rich pretty people with problems. Gossip Girl is the most interesting and best executed, and there really doesn't need to be anymore than one. As for Reaper, I plan on enjoying the show while it lasts. I just hope there's a satisfying conclusion. Ray Wise as the Devil is absolutely great television. As for Dollhouse, I'm a huge Whedon fan--Buffy and Angel are two of my favorite shows of all time, but I really couldn't get into Dollhouse. I tried. I found it incredibly boring. I don't think this one is going to go down as one of his better works or top any critic lists. As for the rest of the top 10, I don't really watch any of them so I don't have any opinion on those. Just my two cents. |
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I love Reaper and would absolutely hate it if CW were to cancell it.
Currently I'm enjoying Castle a lot and I hope it gains ratings because it's a show I would like to see continue. One show on that list I can agree with is My Name is Earl, I really loved the first two seasons but they really messed up the third and from what I've seen of the forth so far, I'm not super impressed. |
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Well, if CSI continues down the path it has been going since William Peterson left and was replaced by Laurence Fishburne, taking over the starring role and playing a CSI level 1 who somehow manages to get high profile cases on his own and suddenly knows more then the rest of the team not to mention the horror that was the 200th episode this past Thursday night it may be in danger soon. According to all my "friends" at CBS.com who post in the CSI forum it's unanimous this was the worst episode ever and not much love for Fishburne either. The writing and production values on this once great show have gone way down in the past few months since Peterson left.
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Here's a vote for keeping Dollhouse.
The writing is going nowhere but up, unlike Terminator or Smallville which seem to be semi-bottoming out. Logan |
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Hopefully Terminator will make it through, but with all the dreadful writing I don't see it happening. Reaper is a great show and I'm praying it doesn't take the plunge. Chuck is the currently the 2nd best show on TV right now imo, if they cancel it I'll lose it. It's such an original fun show!
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I hope Chuck makes it. I have watched it every week since its beginning and would hate to see it go especially if we get no conclusions.
Also I really wish they would improve the ratings system. I cannot understand with all the technological improvements made over the last 60 years you would think we could actually measure what people watch and not take the ratings from a sample that while said to be reliable can never be that reliable in my opinion. I just think they could actually measure what people are actually watching instead of what a few people are watching and count them for so many people. While Nielsen has made improvements the system is still basically unchanged. I think it is semi ridiculous. |
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I live in freakin Chicago and I can't even pick up the digital signal for this network (and neither can my friends/ we dont use cable/satellite). The only CBS shows I have ever watched are Jericho and The Big Bang Theory...... |
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