by kellie abrahamson kabrahamson1@aol.com
It’s April, and for some TV fans, this is the longest month of the year. In four weeks, the heads of all the major networks will be flying to New York to share with the world their schedules for the 2007-2008 season. At these “upfronts,” they’ll tell us what shows are getting the axe and what they plan to replace them with. That means in just one month, you may be kissing your favorite TV shows goodbye. So, which shows are in danger? Here’s the rundown:
The teen detective who won the hearts of all the critics from day one is, once again, struggling to win another season. The ratings-challenged series did slightly better when it moved from UPN to the new CW, but the improvement may not be enough to save it. Still, creator Rob Thomas isn’t giving up without a fight. In order to woo net execs, he’s proposed a new format for the series, flashing forward four years into the future, where the sassy Veronica Mars becomes a full fledged FBI agent. I’m not sure how that will work, but if it keeps this extraordinary show on the air for one more season, I’m all for it.
Why this show isn’t doing any better in the ratings is beyond me. This incredibly smart series has kept me captivated from day one. Still, NBC isn’t thrilled with the poor numbers and rumors have been swirling about the show’s imminent demise since November.
While you haven’t seen the hostage/post-traumatic stress show lately (in five months to be exact), ABC’s The Nine has yet to be officially cancelled. While all signs point to this puppy being put out of its misery, there has been talk of the season’s remaining episodes being shown online. That’s something, right?
The second season of this crime drama isn’t doing so hot in the ratings. CBS insiders have said it probably won’t make it to season three. While many fans are hoping for the best, I think it may be time to pull the plug. How many more of these shows do we need anyway?
It won a People’s Choice award, but the numbers just weren’t great for this freshman sitcom. The show was the lowest rated comedy on CBS, putting it in danger of becoming yet another brilliant but cancelled series. Will the Eye keep it around to appease the relatively small fan base? We’ll know in May.
J.J. Abrams may have struck gold with Lost, but this dramedy has yet to pick up any real steam among TV fans. Still, ABC execs love the show, so it may just be spared despite the tiny ratings.
Hot guys fighting the forces of evil? What’s not to love? Apparently the eye candy hasn’t been enough of an incentive to draw in decent ratings. But, with timeslot dominator Grey’s Anatomy hogging most of the viewers, its no wonder the gentlemen of Supernatural aren’t doing better. Here’s hoping the CW takes that into consideration before pulling the plug.
This lackluster series just came back from a super-long hiatus, but still couldn’t make a connection with the audience. It was pulled yet again after airing only two episodes. It looks like ABC, and everyone else, has given up on Six Degrees.
The addictive teen drama has a ferocious fan base but still falters in the ratings. Mark Schwahn, the show’s creator, is planning to pull a Veronica Mars and jump four years into the future to see where the kids of Tree Hill will end up. While the premise is promising for both of these shows, will the CW want to have both on their fall line up? I fear not.
Up against Lost and CSI: New York, the psychic series has done poorly in the ratings, putting the fear of cancellation in the hearts of the cast and crew. Still, NBC says they are confident it will be picked up. Are they just putting on a happy face?
The youngest Gilmore, Alexis Bledel, has said she wants out, causing other cast members to say if she goes, they’ll go too. Can the CW stop the mutiny that threatens to sink one of their strongest shows? My fingers are crossed!
Yes, this show is still on the air… Who knew?! The season wrapped up early, a possible hint that NBC may be preparing to say bye-bye to the moderately entertaining series.
The cast is cautiously optimistic about their show’s return, but there are still rumors that the sitcom may be in trouble because a CBS exec doesn’t care for it. Can one person’s dislike for the series trump its fairly decent ratings? Stranger things have happened.
Going head-to-head with American Idol is an almost guaranteed death sentence and Jericho fans are understandably concerned for their beloved apocalyptic drama. Still, CBS seems to dig the show, which may be its only saving grace.
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