The Dresden Files: Sci Fi Series Cancelled After One Season
After months of uncertainty, the fantasy/mystery series has been cancelled and won’t be returning for a second season.
The Dresden Files was based on a series of novels by Jim Butcher and followed the adventures of Harry Dresden, a wizard who helped the police solve cases. The show debuted on the Sci Fi Channel on January 21, 2007 and ran for 12 episodes. Though the series’ ratings weren’t very strong, a loyal fanbase had hoped that Dresden Files would be renewed for a sophomore year. That didn’t happen and Sci Fi has now confirmed that the series is done.
Perhaps not coincidentally, this news comes on the same day that its been announced that Dresden Files star Paul Blackthorne has joined the cast of new ABC drama Big Shots. Blackthorne will play a high-powered CEO that draws the envy of characters played by Joshua Malina, Dylan McDermott, Christopher Titus, and Michael Vartan. Big Shots will begin airing this Fall on Thursday nights, following Grey’s Anatomy on ABC. Stay tuned! 
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86. Lars said,
Fatbrad - you are an idiot - Firefly was on USA for a short period 4 years before it hit SciFi, just like Enterprise. Firefly was rerun to boost the movie
85. sydney girl said,
I loved Dresdan FIles, sci-fi shows just never get a chance!!!!!
84. thebeholder said,
Good riddance , This should was a dull and poorly written waste of your lives 1 hour at a time. The characters where shallow and contrived at the very best and the plot being not 100% like everything else on tv still seemed stale and recycled, the whole super natural cop show became a tired theme after the first show to use that idea was canceled many many years ago .
83. Fatbrad said,
SciFi sucks. They did the same thing to Firefly and they’ve gone and royally messed this up too. I don’t know how many viewers watch those awful recycled movies with their recycled monsters and recycled story lines and recycled lines, but I’ll guarantee that reruns of Dresden would beat them. Flash and Dr. Who are awful. And now wrestling? I can say that I haven’t watched SciFi since the first 2 Flashes which look and sound like they’re filmed by a high school AV class. I refuse to buy the DVD for fear SciFi reap any of the profits.
82. mike said,
Give me a network executive job. I’ll keep the intelligent shows and cut the dumb ones. Dresden Files was one to keep.
81. An Innocent Bystander said,
My friend gave me the books and told me about the TV show. I loved the books but I was a little skeptical because I heard it was much different from the books.
And then I watched it.
I must say, I fell in love, died, and went to heaven to live with Bob!
And now it’s cancelled. I just show up late for everything, seriously. Oh well…perhaps a petition might get them moving. I’m going to go look for it.
80. jhawk3rd said,
Wow, what is the SciFi Channel doing? “The Dresden Files” was a great show. I liked everything about it. Sometimes it does take a while for shows with substance (”Farscape”) to catch on while others are an instant hit (”Battle Star Galactica”), but they are still shows that are well beyond the poorly produced “Pain Killer Jane”, “Flash Gordon”, and any of those orginal SciFi Saturday movies. I hope they another network realizes how good Harry Dresden could be to their network and decide to give them a chance. As for me, this channel is becoming one of my least favorite to watch, and I am sure that I am not the only one who feels the same way. Get it right SciFi before you start killing your fan base.
79. Anonymous said,
Really enjoyed the Dresdan Files. I don’t think Big Shots made it. If that is the case would Paul come back and do a second season? Hope so.
78. hilda said,
Hey I really liked the dresden files and was waiting for it to come back on. I did buy the dvd collection. But I hope they will do it again some time like they did star trek because the people wanted it.
77. farrah said,
man scfi sicks now they change the tradional scfi to wrestling and bad movies.
76. lex said,
I hope sci fi reads these comments because people won`t watch this if they continue this **** …just choose a show and continue it untill the end ..not make 1 serie then cancell it ..it just pisses people off and soon they`re be making shows for no one
75. ctaishah said,
what!! i cant believe it.. just watch the first episode yesterday.. and loved it.
74. Abu Tarleyb said,
I loved the intro music, the writing, the chemistry between the actors, the sets… The Dresden Files was one of the few shows I watched, and I watched it on iTunes. I don’t even own a TV. But from the very first episode that show had me hooked. The execs at SciFi must be on crack. They trashed a show that had legendary cult potential… bigger than Star Trek. Cuz one of these days, the little folks are going to Graduate from Hogswarts. You Dig?
73. Mark said,
I can’t believe it. They are following in the foot steps of Fox. What a great show!!
Why can’t any of my shows stay on the air? Firefly, Dresden Files???
72. Truly Charmed said,
Oh, this takes the cake! What? Dresden files not to return? Sci fi has gone Sci Crazy. We (adults) finally had a show on this channel that was worth watching and didn’t seem as though it was a low budget production and they cancel? Who comes up with this mess? They really should survey the fans to see if we want to continue or even if there’s enough of a fan base to continue, providing us with the permanent day and time of the shows airing. This takes me back to when they cancelled The Burning Zone. Someone needs to be fired.
71. Zarina said,
Fans are STILL fighting for the return of the Dresden Files! We held a ‘virtual sit-in’ on 11/16 to celebrate the airing of the first repeat of the series since the end of Season 1 and will be doing so each Friday and during each repeat airing. This show is heavily supported, and we fans will continue to campaign for the return of the show! dresdencity.org
and groups.google.com/group/new-home-4-dresden
Join us.
70. Marc said,
SCIFI channel is going down the toilet. Cancelling The Dresden Files is just another example. Between the ECW **** and all the ED commercials I have given up. Thank God for TIVO so I can still watch the 2 hours of “quality” SCIFI each week and edit out the garbage!!!
69. Andrew said,
Everyone who posted a comment seems to love this show. Just for your information, if you sent a letter it counts as 15 people. A phone call I believe is worth 50. If we could start up a telemarketing campaign against television stations that cancel great shows like Firefly, Jericho, The Dresden Files, Dead Like Me, etc. I think they might get the point.
68. Lanelle said,
Is this where I post about how very much I enjoy the ECW and Flash Gordon? Really? Oh, oh uh yeah sorry. Duh!! Sci Fi had a great thing going with Dresdan Files and they decided that they would go with programming that was far less entertaining and desirable. (honestly does ECW belong on the Sci Fi channel?) I watched the show faithfully every week and eagerly awaited each new episode. Just as other viewers I kind of figured Harry would be back when Eureka went on sabbatical but alas!! it was not to be. Instead the programmers took Harry to a back room and apparently locked him in an enchanted closet with Bob never to be seen by our mortal eyes again! And, just as other viewers I have decided to boycott the Sci Fi channel!!!! I haven’t watched anything there since, including Battlestar. I mean, who cares anyway? Dresdan was my draw, I saw my advertisements for other shows of interest during Dresdan Files and now that I don’t have them anymore I have no idea what’s going on nor care. What a shame! (aside to the programmer–do you read any of these posts by the faithful followers of the popular programs you air? Do you care that our advertising dollars are no longer yours to direct? Do you care that perhaps your viewership has fallen because of lack of exposure over disappointment in what you choose to air? This is money in your pockets boys and in this economy you really can’t afford a gigantic tear like the one you’ve created here!)
67. chris said,
SciFi got rid of Dresden for Flash Gordon. What are they thinking? Dresden became a very good show.
66. phil martin said,
typical and well said by so many, typically canned for the satisfaction of the critics, when are you people going to stop listening to the so called critics and start listening to what matters “the public” you just didnt give it a chance, so typical! so what r u going to air now another repeat series we all seen twelve times over
65. Talyn777 said,
My whole family is disappointed that the show has been cancelled. Like Firefly, this one was building in fan base just as they cancelled it. When will the networks learn to be a little patient and have some faith? We’d still like to see it come back, but it looks like a done deal now. - T
64. JT said,
Im in Australia and have seen all the Dresden episodes, infact most of my Mates have seen them as well. Only thru the Net have i even been able to get a sneak peak into shows that i consider great yet don’t get a full season and thus do not make it over to our sunny shores.
I feel ripped that this was the only 1/2 season that Dresden files got, Having some rewrapped and fresh story arcs was great and i was sure that the writers were improving with every show they got out onto the airwaves.. In short someone please pick this show up, with a few tweaks it could easily get a nice 4-5 season run.
Cheers
63. Marise Otto said,
We only started watching the Desden files now, and then it is almost finished. That is not good. Loved the show….
62. Mike said,
Star Trek, Firefly. Anyone up for a good Dresden Files movie. Good sci-fi shows take time to mature into greatness.
61. Milton Reid said,
Needless to say, I am sad to see another good show get scrapped.
I’ve read elsewhere that location was an issue with the show…getting out of Toronto, trying to get into Edmonton?!? Maybe they should have tried Vancouver..but we will never know.
As with most shows, the folks that matter as to it’s future, can’t or won’t give the show enough development. If a show has a solid 1st yr, then it’s only seems logical to see the characters develop and build through a second season. If a show dies in the first five episodes, fine, let it go, but give the good ones a shot. I could lambaste the times a network has chosen junk to fill our perceived visual voids. Add that to the rule that Networks don’t like sci-fi shows & you get the typical treatment of sci-fi fans.
Funniest part of this rant: I had never seen the show on TV. I never heard of The Dresden Files until my local Movie retailer started renting it!! The show was only available in legal US markets & on Canadian Grey Market Satellite viewers.
Another chance to add to the viewer base, yet typical Big Business prevails; not much creativity and very little style. Network executives appear to ONLY consider the quick profits! For the Sci-Fi network, ‘TDF’ is exactly as with our own CBC is to the hit series ‘Intelligence’. A hit because viewers will watch it. CBC has an awesome show, but couldn’t be bothered to advertise it or promote it. It thrives despite an apparent lackluster effort to market or promote. At least it airs in sequence, but that’s about it.
The Dresden Files deserved better, the fans deserved so much more!
60. Grace said,
I’m pissed!!! First Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Now The Dresden Files. This was a really great show. I was so looking forward to the second season. There aren’t a lot of good shows on TV and when they are you can’t get too excited because as soon as you do, they’re gone. What’s the point. I’m done. I guess it’s time to get away from the tv spend more time reading.
59. Rebecca said,
I have only watched the first 3 episodes of dresden files and now that it’s cancelled i’m not sure if i will watch the rest of the season (despite the fact that I was really get into it). This is only because, every time i get into a series it seems to be cancelled (e.g firefly, prime example of a great show that had a huge potential to be a cult favorite)…not to mention the fact that what is even classified as sci-fi anymore? LOST? is sci-fi? but then again maybe i don’t even count this as “traditional” sci-fi (just as i don’t count Jericho as “traditional sci-fi) something is better than nothing?…..oooh we could always watch “heroes’ that’s a great “sci-fi” show!! (sarcastic) Bring back real sci-fi….down with pretentious hollywood, ratings driven, must make money within first 3 episodes cause we spent so much money advertising crappy new show with no real plot, got to dumb it down for the simpletons, let’s hope everyone get’s into it cause god-forbid we only have a cult following of a few hundred thousand ppl (yeah that wouldn’t make be a great money making venture “cough, cough” star trek anyone?)… so stop canceling shows even if they don’t make it the first season cause you don’t know what gem you may be sitting on!!!
58. kelly said,
I’ve been looking forward to the 2nd season of the Dresden Files and find out that they have cancelled it. My entire family liked this program from the 45 year old husband to the 13 year old son and two teenage daughters 18 and 15 it’s too bad that great entertainment takes it in the shorts once again
57. David said,
while I am disappointed about dresden files being cancelled and I agree scifi channel is way too quick in pulling the plug on shows, lets be real people. wrestling, while not scifi, brings in a decent following so its a smart investment for the channel. I like flash, not the greatest but watchable and the same for painkiller jane. its too bad the execs like to sink money into **** movies they show every saturday and so on, but cancelling dresden and other shows has nothing to do with them showing wrestling
56. Thom said,
Uhhh… who received the dumb spell here? I went and got the DVD set waiting for a new season. Wrestling? Sweaty guys in panties? Are you serious? Like some other posts stated, this is a good reason to take up more reading! Think it over, people, brisk DVD sales = sponsors you aren’t getting. Money talks, hope you’re listening… T. [:\-[–3-
55. Debbie said,
Once again a great show is gone without anything redeemable to replace it. Explain to me what wrestling has to do with SCI-FI.
Bummed out.
54. Erika said,
We just found out! I’m heartbroken. We thought that when Eureka (not biting enough but fun) was over that Dresden (which I liked way more) would return. When I went to look up when it would be back on I found it was gone. I don’t think I’ll like “Harry” as a CEO in his new show. This is horrible. I got my 55-yr old aunt hooked on SciFi, and my baby boomer parents and mainstream brother and people who think SciFi is only for geeky men. Don’t they want a bigger, more diverse audience? I don’t watch SciFi for wrestling and the rest of their programming leaves a lot to be desired except for Battlestar and that only has one more season. So much for being a loyal fan. And so what if 30+ year old women liked it? It’s the only show in years my husband and his video game friends even tuned in for regularly. They almost never watch TV, and never weekly, but they watched that show and we’ve been so excited for the second season.
53. jim said,
This sucks. first for me, it was Deadwood being cancelled by HBO, now dresden files being cancelled. Not happy about either
52. dante said,
big mistake cancelling dresden, i would have paid money for dvds
51. Chuck said,
Dresden’s gone, but Pro Wrestling remains. “SciFi Channel” doesn’t seem to be an appropriate name anymore.
50. Scott said,
I’ve watched the Sci-Fi channel since they came on the air in 1992, but every time they get a show that I actually enjoy they cancel it. The Invisible Man, Farscape, Stargate, and now Dresden Files (just to name a few). Since USA networks bought Sci-Fi they’ve straight down the toilet.
49. Kevin said,
Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis, Doctor Who, Eureka and (before cancellation) The Dresden Files. What did all these shows have in common? These were shows I would escape to from a long day of work and also a long week of endless stupid “Reality” tv that was being shoved down my throat. After a long day at the office “reality” is the last thing I’m looking for. So when I saw that SCFI had cancelled Dresden Files, my avenue of escape got that much smaller. That show had so much potential it was scary. If the SCIFI execs want to compete with the big dogs of the network biz they need to invest in more quality series and less into stuff like “Mansquito” (give me a break).
48. Sherry said,
My husband and I were married 10 years ago. At that time the only channel that we watched was the scifi channel. Now all it seems to be is reruns of reruns with hours of them too boot! We have a TIVO and we always make sure it changes the channel so we don’t end up watching the wrestling. The dresden files brought us back to the channel… and with him we are gone.
47. Jeanne said,
The Dresden Files had such a loyal following of viewers here where I live - I can’t believe they cancelled it! How sad to go for the easy low-brow sale with something like wrestling instead. Not what I would expect from a channel called Sci-Fi.
46. Kim said,
I have the books. I have the audio books. I got my 86 year-old mother hooked on Dresden. Sci-Fi Channel execs who made this decision should be chased by black winged purple chimpanzees hurling incendiary primate poop.
45. Paul Murphy and Family said,
Just checked tonight to find out Sci-fi has canceled another good show.Whats up Sci-fi ? Wake up… this type of show has a definate following.
44. Randy said,
I just found out today that the series was cancelled. How sad! I really enjoyed, the shows I saw, went out and bought all the books and both my son and I read them in quick succession. I just bought the DVDs the other day and started watching them which led me to look for when the show was scheduled to return, which led to me finding this site. I echo the comments of many of the other people here - SciFi Channel and wrestling? Yeah, they both deal with things that aren’t real, but at least SciFi is believable! Put that $^!% back on USA channel and bring SciFi channel back to what it could and should be.
43. Gayle said,
I discovered the Dresden Files accidentally while flipping around one night. Loved it! Then couldn’t find it again. Now I know what happened. Ihave read most of the books now - really great! And just bought the DVDs for the first season so I could see the rest of the shows. Maybe it will get picked up in reruns….
42. Dejan said,
Sci-Fi channel good thing I don’t pay for a channel who doesn’t listen to their viewers opinon. Looks to me paying for that channel means you will have to look at what THEY want you to see. How about making a statement and leave the Sci-Fi channel as a protest. How can they survive without viewers, right ?!
41. Heather said,
What a shame. Was really looking forward to the 2nd series. Really enjoyed the first one, a good watchable show. Guess I need to get the dvds and watch the first series all over again.
40. Ray said,
As always when something worth watching comes on, the Network Execs make a decision that is short sighted after they promote the show with little interest.
The effort should be made to show SciFi that the show has a following that wishes the show to return. After all, remember Star Trek?
I found the Dresden Files to be witty and have good writing and plots. I will check out the books. If a network type reads this, I am in the Information Technology Field, a former Soldier and an avid reader of Science Fiction. You have taken the Dresden Files off because of Flash Gordon or Wrestling? Please two pathetic shows that do not belong on a SciFi channel. Gee, thanks a lot.
39. Shawna said,
I am really surprised of this. Each episode just kept getting better. I was so enjoying it I picked up the books. Talk about WOW, there is so much the Sci-Fi channel could have done, just shows how narrow minded (or lets say limited)they are. I guess that is why other channels have better Sci-Fi shows out this year…. I sent them a letter about it, for what it was worth…..
38. Sean said,
Seems that shows requiring something more than the intelligence and attention span of a 12 year old is being cut. Sad really Scifi has moved from a niche station to mainstream which means it is now constrained by the masses. That’s not necessarily a bad thing as long as they don’t dump *everything* that requires some kind creativity. I’m sure it will be replaced by female mud wrestling aliens in spandex.
On the plus side I am starting to watch more BBC America. Looking forward to Torchwood and more Dr. Who.
37. Mona said,
This is so sad, I enjoyed this show and looked forward to seeing it every week. There isn’t much on TV anymore that I find even mildly interesting.
36. dont_get_it said,
I don’t understand. I’m with everyone else here wondering why good shows are cancelled by networks. What does NBC think is gonna happen??? Do they expect that an obscure show on one of their spin-off networks is going to attract 100 million viewers?!?!?!
That’s why shows like this end up on the Sci-Fi channel, because they’re off the beaten path, so to speak. That’s why they should have put ‘Surface’ on Sci-Fi…probably would have been easier for the ‘regulars’ to appreciate it. But…I digress.
90% of the shows I watch are on Sci-Fi, which should be the PERFECT place for a show like the Dresden Files. It’s a sad sad state of affairs…all we’ll have left soon is ‘reality’ TV, which sucks.
35. M Acosta said,
Alas, poor wizard!
What a shame- a TV show that actually sparked an interest in reading killed before it had a chance to flourish. Although, after reading the fourth book now, I believe the show could actually be made BETTER if they gave it a second shot and actually followed the story line from the books! I wish the best of luck for Mr. Blackthorne- he was a great fit for the role of Harry. It’s hard to believe that **** like “the Sarah Silverman show” gets a second season and something like “Caveman” gets to debut but not a return of Dresden? ***** bells!
34. eunice said,
I will miss the Dresden files and I am disappointed that there will not be a season 2. Maybe someone will try again in the future.
33. Jayne said,
The dresden files brilliant show am getting sick of america not giving a new series a chance if it does not take off the way they think it should they drop it well this times they are so wrong we have just watch the whole series and thought it was brilliant and would have continued watching.
32. beadchaser said,
What a shame. I just saw the series on DVD. I’m not a TV watcher — I prefer to do hobbies — but this was actually good. It kept me in my seat and wanting to see more. I loved the witty banter between Bob and Harry. I was really looking forward to a second season, and now I find they’ve cancelled it.
*sigh*
31. Susan said,
I agree that this show would have probably gained a bigger audience the 2nd season. I think it’s riciculous that the Sci-Fi channel continues to pour money (or perhaps they don’t) into their HORRIBLE saturday night Giant bug movies but that won’t promote decent shows. No wonder the world at large thinks so low of sci-fi if they get there ideas from this channel. BBC america has better scifi programming!
30. Barb said,
I absolutely loved this show! I was so looking forward to seeing it again this Fall. I can’t believe it’s been cancelled after just one season. Like so many others the series did turn me on to the books and they are amazing! I don’t think I’ll be watching SCIFI anymore. They just keep breaking my heart….
29. Zarina said,
The Dresden Files is a spectacular representation of Jim Butcher’s books! That’s why we have NOT given up on getting it back! The New Home 4 Dresde Petition that I posted (scroll up) now has over 3,000 signatures & MAGIC MONDAY!! starts 9/10. Come help us Save Harry & Bob at dresdencity.org!!!
28. Jeanine said,
We loved The Dresden Files and really looked forward to Season 2. We’re big sci fi fans and just hope and pray that Eureka gets a better fate. Thanks for all the comments regarding the books.
27. Christine said,
What a bummer. I really enjoyed the show, the cast. Finally something besides those reality shows. Here’s hoping the fans change get them to change their minds.
26. Ed said,
Figures, it seems that by the time I get to see a show it has been canceled. Early to bed, early to rise makes a man miss most of the traffic.
I caught a Dresden Files day on Sci-Fi and loved it. I am now in the process of listening to all the books. The only way to spend a commute.
25. Ellen said,
I loved The Dresden Files, it was a great show. Why do the cancel all the good shows? Its just not fair.
24. mike said,
gah! my son got me into reading these books, and i couldn’t wait for the series on dvd (i am boycotting the sci-fi channel). liked the dvd’s as well, and now i see the show’s been cancelled. what gives? idiots in charge of tv lineup…
23. anette said,
Never heard of this show/series until it came to hollywood video. Watched the whole 12 episodes in a row and looked to see when more would come out and found it was cancelled. Maybe because most normal families had never heard of it before.no good plugs anywhere that is why..be nice to see more but in reality how could they if the stars are already cast in another series. Oh well a shame, will have to check out the books. Pay all of this money for cable and then you hear all of your favorite shows are cancelled.
22. bjm said,
I am glad there was a show, but not sad that it is off, but it was too conservative. Hopefully sales of the DVDs will finance an animated series where Murphy is a cute blond, Bob is an air spirit, Justin is a french-fry, and we get to see Marcone.
21. sac said,
NO WAY! This was a great series - totally fresh, with a hot actor and lots of interesting plot twists. PLEASE reconsider!
20. R Bills said,
Ah ****, I really was enjoying the show. I find it hard to believe an entity that calls itself the SciFi channel can cancel something like the Dresdan Files yet keep some lame Wrestling show on. Very, disappointing and downright insulting to Science Fiction/Fantasy fans. On the plus side, the TV show lead me to the books. I am in the fourth book and have a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend them.
19. Meech Seravalle said,
Its time that we stop enabling stations to do what they want with no chance of retribution.
Stop watching shows on that channel. If we did this on all the channels that cancelled our favorite shows, someone might get the hint that we are pissed.
18. AC said,
Damn, I was looking forward to season two of Dresden files. It was a slow start, but was picking up speed and was looking very promising. At the very least, its for sale on Amazon.
Execs- Please, give yourselves a cranial-analectomy and revive the series.
At least Jim Butcher is writing more.
17. Lane Mallette said,
Loved the Dresden files. Then
I read all the books and loved it even more. Already have bought the DVD, will enjoy watching it again and again. Great sound and very clear DVD image.
16. prophet said,
You would think the guys at Scifi would have learned from what happened to the series Firefly. It takes a while to build a fan base. The Dresden files would have really exploded in the second season. It had all the componets of being a hit series. It had alot original story lines. Will the TV gods never learn from past mistakes. How big would Star Trek have been after 12 episodes.
15. Anita said,
This was a great show. I went out and bought all of his books once I realized the show was made from them. I wonder why all the good shows get canceled? Hello, it usually takes more then a few episodes to generate interest and obtain a viewership. Last season Mr. Smith and The Nines was canceled after only a few episodes.
Who runs these studios? What imbicile makes these decisions? Maybe they should work at McDonald’s instead.
14. Nan Nicoll said,
WolvenSpectre said s/he might try the books. I HIGHLY recommend the books. They’re even better than the TV series. Author Jim Butcher is a great storyteller/wordsmitht and begins one of the Dresden books with the following: “The whole buildig was on fire and this time it wasn’t my fault.”
The books are Great Fun!
Dresden gets the snot kicked out of him every book but is victorius and Bob the skull loves trashy romance novels and sometimes “possesses” Dresden’s tomcat to go out for a… er… a stroll.
Cheers!
13. HarrysMouse said,
I loved this show.
This should have been the next great show on SFC.
Instead the eps were aired out of order, the pilot was scrapped and re-edited, and the time-slot changed during a short 9 ep season.
Still the ratings were just a tad below BSG ( the flagship show on SFC ).
All I can hope for is to see The Dresden Files on another network sometime soon. LGE will hopefully sell it elsewhere and make a boatload of bucks.
12. Troy Holaday said,
The bright side? The show led me to the books, which are better. I do regret that the show was canceled, though. It wasn’t the best thing on TV, but it was pretty damn good for a first season product. I had high hopes.
11. David Piel said,
I’m disappointed that they canceled Dresden. I get the impression that SciFi gave a weak hearted effort in promoting Dresden. A shame, I was hoping that scifi execs would have been more patient and taken the long view to the show. Not to mention, promoting their own shows on the sister networks.
10. Zarina said,
How can Sci-Fi Channel justify airing Flash and renewing Painkiller Jane (both deplorable shows) & Wrestling (SO not SF) yet so far NOT renew one of the FEW shows that they got EXACTLY right - the Dresden Files??!!
Sci-Fi has the PERFECT show for the year of Potter Fever - their very own ADULT WIZARD!! Harry Potter fans, mystery fans, & sci-fi fans have fallen in love with wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden because the show is exceptionally well-written, superbly acted & directed, has excellent character chemistry, and get this - original stories!!
So what does Sci-Fi Channel do with their little golden-egg-laying goose??!
They don’t renew it. That’s right - they LET IT DIE (apparently something about the demographic being too old (30+) and female — weird, considering SF is run by Bonnie Hammer who is in that same demographic…).
I wonder what they’re thinking NOW because the Dresden Files hasn’t been on since APRIL, hasn’t had ANY re-runs, NO advertising, NOTHING - and the DVD’s are STILL 30th in OVERALL DVD Sales at Amazon, & 7th at Barnes & Noble (8/11)!! You know what that SAYS?? It says that people, viewers, CUSTOMERS realize this is a QUALITY show and are willing to spend money so they can see more of it!!
Come on Sci-Fi! Renew the Dresden Files!! And as for the REST of the channels/networks - if Sci-Fi can’t see the gem they have, then one of YOU need to snatch it up!!
We fans have been campaigning since April with NO response, but we’re stepping it up with a New Home 4 Dresden Petition which currently has over 770 signatures & comments and we’ve launched a new initiative to prove to series producer Lionsgate that the Dresden Files is a money-maker: the “WIN HARRY” RAFFLE running from 8/8/07 through 9/8/07 to help support the campaign.
So don’t count us fans (many of us in that scorned demographic) out yet! We love our wizard & want him back! What’s more - we’re just about to get serious.
9. Anonymous said,
most shows that i like are canceled
8. Carolyn said,
This absolutely sucks! Finally a show made from well-written books, and acted with intelligence, and of course, it’s cancelled. I am 59, a sci-fi reader and watcher of many years and I am supremely disappointed that sci-fi gave this up for “Flash Gordon..” oh joy!
7. marty said,
I am very disapointed to hear this. It seems like the Sci Fi channel just cant see a good thing when they have it. I guess they would rather run endless natural disaster movies or horrible giant sized animals attack movies than something with some substance and style. Doctor Who may be the only reason to watch sci fi at this point.
6. ionwomen said,
I can’t beleive that this is canceled. with all the reality **** on tv, i switched over and got hooked on this show. Ya, it wasn;t teh best but it was better then watching those reality shows. they should start asking the fans what they want and dont want on tv..it’s almost getting to the point of why should i start watching a new show, it only gets canceled after its run!!!! maybe going back to radio would be the best bet, they haven’t canceled stations in years. all the shows, like Jordon, Jericho, Alien, Probably we will hear next that Heartland will be cancled.
just FED_UP!
5. PAUL MINCY said,
OF COURSE IT IS NOT COMMING BACK. ALL GOOD SHOWS WIND UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE THE STUPID ONES ARE BACK ANOTHER YEAR.THIS JUST MAKES IT EASIER FOR READING TO TAKE PLACE OF TV WATCHING.WHAT AM I READING THE DRESDEN FILES.
4. A fan said,
My husband and I were hoping beyond hope that this show would be renewed. It had just scratched the surface of what it could become and now we will never know. Thankfully because of the show I found the books and love them. There’s also an RPG begin developed….looks like you can’t keep a good wizard down.
3. Christy said,
I am devestated by the news of this show being cancelled! It was one of my favorite shows! I look forward to seeing Paul Blackthorne in another show. Guess I won’t be watching SciFi anymore.
2. WolvenSpectre said,
Unfortunately I can’t say that I am surprised.
I liked The Dresden Files, and I liked the preformances of most of the regular cast, but the show just wasn’t implimented the right way and the sereis wide arc was a little scatterbrained like it couldn’t make up its mind.
If I was Pual Blackthorne, I probably make the same choice if it were left up to me.
If anything though, it may have piqued my curiousity enough to try the books.
1. nighteyes said,
Bummer, I love “The Dresden Files” show. Sucks it was cancelled but then again aren’t most good shows cancelled. What other good shows were cancelled: Jericho, Crossing Jordan, and Daybreak. What happens to shows is all the dam moving the shows around to different time slots. Like Jericho was doing great until they moved it to another night and it went up against American Idol. Morons. Don’t move a good thing to another night or have it go up against a highly rated show.. duh!
I did read that Paul Blackthorne will be on a new tv series: “Big Shots” which also stars: Michael Vartan and Dylan McDermott.