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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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!