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[.Rob]

I like the idea of this. But somehow doubt it will ever make it past season one nor be given an ending; not that lost got an acceptable ending for that matter either.

[zeke009]

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Serialized shows need a lot of babying. From both their creators and the studio/network. FOX is especially bad about picking them up to series, but then not giving them a chance to mature.
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they need more mini series, this would be perfect for that.

How about a well babysat mini-series to close out Alcatraz?

I doubt I'll tune in to this new one, most shows I like get canned. I am too scared to admit I like Fringe, Fox might nix it.

[MindTrickz]

If there ever was a one season show then this would be it. The concept is fantastic; but the trailer was not all that exciting. If the can not make the trailer look exciting then how will the show be!

I used to trust the "Produced by J.J. Abrams"; but now whenever I see I think to myself "Oh no, not another crappy one season sci-fi show".

[Boeing 787]

This looks horrible.

The beginning looked OK but then it jumps to 15 years later. I don't want to see 15 years later, I want too see the planes falling out of the sky and the chaos. Watching the breakdown of society would be much more interesting.

It looks like a low budget show filled with lame cardboard characters.


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[Hurmoth]

I doubt I'll tune in to this new one, most shows I like get canned. I am too scared to admit I like Fringe, Fox might nix it.

Don't have to worry about that anymore, considering there's only one season left

[+GreenMartian]

they should do it like the Brits, and have 3-6 episodes per year. (annual miniseries, as I like to call them :-P )

[Hurmoth]

they should do it like the Brits, and have 3-6 episodes per year. (annual miniseries, as I like to call them :-P )

I don't know how the Brits rating system works (coupled with selling ad time), but I believe that would require a huge loss in profits over here for such a dramatic change. Either that, or they'd have to fill the rest of the time with more reality/game shows (because they're cheap to make).

[TheLegendOfMart]

Think I'm gonna give this one a miss until 2013 cancellation announcements, I'm sick of investing myself in a show only for it to be canned without closure.

Looks awesome though, I love anything post apocalyptic.

[+GreenMartian]

I don't know how the Brits rating system works (coupled with selling ad time), but I believe that would require a huge loss in profits over here for such a dramatic change. Either that, or they'd have to fill the rest of the time with more reality/game shows (because they're cheap to make).

I don't know how they make money either. Less episodes = less fillers = more storyline = happy viewers = higher ratings?

Then again, you're right. Less fillers also mean they have to make it up somewhere else. Either with fluff pieces (game/reality shows/stupid soap operas), or more quality programmes...

[Hurmoth]

I don't know how they make money either. Less episodes = less fillers = more storyline = happy viewers = higher ratings?

Then again, you're right. Less fillers also mean they have to make it up somewhere else. Either with fluff pieces (game/reality shows/stupid soap operas), or more quality programmes...

I completely agree that you'll have happier viewers if you have less fillers, which usually requires less episodes. Shows on Showtime, HBO, AMC, etc. prove this to be correct (usually).

But if you're selling ad time, and you go from 22-24 episodes to 6-13 episodes, then either you have to raise prices on those fewer weeks (which I bet advertisers would complain about) or you have to fill the rest of the time with something else. Now, that could be another show, which would be okay, but still expensive, or you'd have to fill it with something really cheap and that is usually game shows/reality shows or reruns.

[Hurmoth]

Think I'm gonna give this one a miss until 2013 cancellation announcements, I'm sick of investing myself in a show only for it to be canned without closure.

What's really bad about this is that the networks don't get this. It is become a very common mentality and the networks ignore this factor when making cancellation considerations.

I think there should be a new rule for all sci-fi shows on network stations: make a first season with only 13 episodes and see how it does. You're spending less for the show, give it a shot, require viewers to put less time in upfront and see how the fans react to it. Put it in the best possible time slot (like immediately after American Idol if it is on FOX). If the show's good, it should only build viewers.

[theefool]

I've always enjoyed Jeremiah from showtime (2002-2004). Wonder if they will be similar.

[georgevella]

Hehe, I thought the cityscape @1:06 looked familiar.

[Rappy]

[CentralDogma]

Won't last. Not on NBC. I have seen NBC kill series. Not cancel, actively kill a series.

Showed 4 episodes, moved it to Saturday to show another episode, held the rest of the series for 3 months before dumping the rest of the series on Saturday and cancelling it.