FOX cancels Terra Nova
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Really? If you consider how much of their schedule is taken up by X-Factor in the Fall and American Idol in the Spring, are they ever really hurting for actual non-reality programming?
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I am actually quite pleased to read this news. If it in any way results in permanently ensuring that television will never again be infected by Brannon Braga Mediocrity (TM), then we can rejoice in the fact that this show's existence will have served a very noble purpose indeed. So say we all. Amen.
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I know some people liked this show and I don't like celebrating their loss, but I have to agree with those that say good riddance.
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I gave up on the show after 3-4 episodes so no big loss to me. It had great potential though. Touch better live up to the hype of the pilot; fox's lineup seems pretty scarce these days. Bring back Jack Bauer; I want my Prison Break/24 Mondays back!!
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At any rate, I don't think it would be too difficult for them to compress two seasons of major arc stories down to thirteen episodes if they cut out all of the standalones and cases.
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Wow, am I the only one who DOESN'T want FRINGE to come back? They were given a "gift" this year with a renewal and the writers have really slacked off on that show. If I were a network exec, there's no way I'd bring FRINGE back...it's one of the lowest rated network shows currently on.
ALCATRAZ I can take or say goodbye to...pretty much the same way I felt about TERRA NOVA...I'd watch it if it was on, but wouldn't miss it if it wasn't.
I think TERRA NOVA got the axe because FOX expects TOUCH to do quite well...but what happens if TOUCH's ratings look worse than TERRA NOVA and ALCATRAZ's in a few months?
If I were FOX, this is what I would have done with TERRA NOVA: No, we're not picking you up for 13 episodes, but we are picking you up for three 2-hour movies (essentially a six-episode order). That would have been a great way to keep costs down, quality the same, and the fans happy.
ALCATRAZ I can take or say goodbye to...pretty much the same way I felt about TERRA NOVA...I'd watch it if it was on, but wouldn't miss it if it wasn't.
I think TERRA NOVA got the axe because FOX expects TOUCH to do quite well...but what happens if TOUCH's ratings look worse than TERRA NOVA and ALCATRAZ's in a few months?
If I were FOX, this is what I would have done with TERRA NOVA: No, we're not picking you up for 13 episodes, but we are picking you up for three 2-hour movies (essentially a six-episode order). That would have been a great way to keep costs down, quality the same, and the fans happy.
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Will SYFY pick it up at a lower cost?
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If I were FOX, this is what I would have done with TERRA NOVA: No, we're not picking you up for 13 episodes, but we are picking you up for three 2-hour movies (essentially a six-episode order). That would have been a great way to keep costs down, quality the same, and the fans happy.
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It would have been nice if they had made an interesting Sci-Fi show but they didn't.
The writing was bad and the plotting horrible. Was it a kids show or for adults?
Swiss Family Robinson is Stone Age? It could never seem to make up its mind.
I hope Fringe comes back for 13 episodes.
The writing was bad and the plotting horrible. Was it a kids show or for adults?
Swiss Family Robinson is Stone Age? It could never seem to make up its mind.
I hope Fringe comes back for 13 episodes.
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Now Deadline says that Netflix is looking at doing season 2: http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/netf...ed-terra-nova/
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Now Deadline says that Netflix is looking at doing season 2: http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/netf...ed-terra-nova/
Not gonna happen folks. Its far to expensive and Netflix would have to commit to a 22 episode Season. They are better off saving a show that can be stripped for syndication which will be far cheaper.




I know they said they had a 6 season plan, but giving them a 5th season should at least allow them to wrap things up in a satisfactory way. Then again Chuck wasted a half a season on Morgan knowing full well it was the final season. 