(Ausiello is keeping a great Bubble Show Scorecard here. I think his version is the best as it's the most up-to-date.)
In his column this week he filled us in on when each network has their upfront presentation:
- Monday 5/17 - NBC and FOX
- Tuesday 5/18 - ABC
- Wednesday 5/19 - CBS
- Thursday 5/20 - The CW
But, onto the good news/bad news segment! "V" was renewed, much to my delight. I think the show still has potential, unlike "Flashforward," which was just cancelled. "Flashforward" was an epic disappointment for me this year so I'm hoping "V" will make up for it by returning strong next season.
Also cancelled by ABC were "Romantically Challenged," (which I hardly remember hearing about), "Scrubs," and "Better Off Ted." I'm glad "Scrubs" is finally retiring; it really wasn't the same show, just the same title. And I'm unsure about "Better Off Ted." I heard from quite a few sources that it was good, but I never watched myself so all I can do is offer my condolences to any "Ted" fans.
"Human Target" and "Lie to Me" were both saved, despite every site talking about saving one or the other. Well, unofficially saved so far, but I'll trust Ausiello with this one and take the victory. "Human Target" seemed like a fun enough show and I checked out a few episodes, but I'm a "Lie to Me" girl all the way. Any show that teaches me how to detect lies is a winner in my book.
But the best news of all? "Chuck" was finally, officially renewed. And we didn't even need a giant Subway campaign this year, so yay for us.
This has been a crazy season: "Lost" is going away forever, "24" the television series is ending (personally, I am totally ready for some "24" movies), "Supernatural" got renewed despite its intention of ending this season (and ending the season with a very series finale-y episode), "Fringe" got renewed without too much last minute drama, "Southland" got the life it deserves on TNT, "Burn Notice" was renewed through, like, 2035, and who knows what the hell is going on with "Heroes." (I'd take another season. Even though I hate this concept, it's the perfect definition of a 'guilty pleasure' for me.) [Update: "Heroes" is dead. Finally. It's still sad remembering your glory days though.]
I'll probably post something else about the new fall pilots when we get closer to fall. There are so many right now that still have such fluid concepts and casts at this point that I don't bother to brush up on them until later. So for now, I'm going to celebrate the renewal of the shows I've been cheering for all year.
I've had many of my favorite shows canceled over the years; Firefly, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, etc. So I'm really happy to hear that for once, my new favorite show, Chuck, was renewed. Thank heavens!
ReplyDeleteThough I'm not sure what to expect from Heroes. I loved the show's first season, and even though its lost the amount of appeal it commanded in its glory days, I still keep up with it. I wouldn't mind seeing it renewed for a final season. Like you said, its a guilty pleasure. :P
I am still bitter about Firefly and Sarah Connor being cancelled. Especially since they then had that Terminator Salvation movie right after.
ReplyDeleteThe first season of Heroes was amazing, the second was pretty boring, I dropped it somewhere along the way then picked it up again. I just love Milo Ventimiglia and Zachary Quinto too much, it's unhealthy, I know. A final season to wrap it up would be good.
Yeah, Milo and Zachary are great performers.
ReplyDeleteI also heard about a possible Heroes two-night TV movie that would wrap up the series. I don't know how credible that is but either way it sounds intriguing.