Is “re-died” a word, yet? NBC‘s Bob Greenblatt told Deadline there would be no second season of the Heroes Reborn TV series, effectively cancelling the rebooted sci-fi fantasy drama. The final two episodes of Heroes Reborn are set to air on January 14 and January 21, 2016, at 8:00pm ET/PT.
Although billed by NBC as a limited event series, star Robbie Kay expressed hope for more seasons.
The original Heroes TV series was cancelled by NBC after four seasons. Its star, Masi Oka, returned as Hiro, for a few episodes of Heroes Reborn. Oka too, hoped for future seasons of Heroes Reborn.
From Deadline:
Originally ordered as an limited/event series, Heroes Reborn will remain that. At TCA today, NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt confirmed that there will not be a second installment.
“Yeah, I think that was always the plan unless (creator) Tim (Kring) woke up one day and said I have another chapter to tell,” Greenblatt said. “I think we’re coming to the end of the world though. Stay tuned.”
As of its 11th episode, which aired January 7, Heroes Reborn season one average ratings include a 1.33 in the 18-49 demographic, and an average total audience of 4.415 million viewers.
When sorted by the 18-49 demographic, that 1.33 rating ranks Heroes Reborn ninth, out of the 15 scripted NBC shows we are currently tracking.
Thursday nights have been a tough one for NBC, in recent seasons. Still, with those numbers, it is not surprising that the network will not try to convince Tim Kring to make a second season of Heroes Reborn.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Heroes Reborn TV show? If it were to renewed for a second season, would you watch?
I was sad when ‘Heroes’ was canceled years ago. I was hoping ‘Heroes Reborn’ could keep the story going. I am saving the last 3 episodes because I know that will be it, no more imaginative TV. ( I guess I’ll have to learn to love the ‘housewives of such & such city shows’ they keep multiplying like cockroaches ugh!!)
SHOULD HAVE KEPT PETER AND SYLAR AND HIRO AS MAIN CHARACTERS!!!!!!!! I love the entire Heroes series and was very excited when they decided to bring it back with this Heroes Reborn….But it wasn’t as appealing to me as the original series. Without Peter and Sylar, it just isn’t a show with the “edge of your seat” type of feel. If you’re a fan of Heroes, you will enjoy because of the back story of the characters are probably the coolest part about it. I think the whole story line could’ve been better and I don’t think the kids should… Read more »
Heroes Reborn was a very nice sequel to the previous series. I am very sad to see it go. I had hoped they would continue it for a second season. Sadly that does not appear to be the case. However, if they decide to bring it back, I will be watching.
I hate that they’ve cancelled Heroes… AGAIN! We waited sooo long for the reboot, and now all we get is 13 episodes?!?! I loved seeing the old characters return and the storylines of the new people. I always watched the show on Hulu, because I couldn’t catch it on tv. I guess now I’ll buy the season on bluray to add to my other Heroes seasons. sadly disappointed NBC.
I’m so disappointed NBC is canceling Heroes Reborn! The networks always cancel the most creative shows. I don’t think they count the number of people who don’t watch these shows live, which really isn’t fair. A lot of people record shows and watch them later or use streaming services these days. For example, I work a later shift and shows all come on while I’m still at work and we don’t have DVR, so I watch all of my TV shows on Hulu. I really hope that Netflix or Hulu will pick up Heroes Reborn, especially if the cast is… Read more »
I absolutely love this show. It’s the only good sci fi show I’ve seen on tv. I watched the first one religiously and 9 years later did the same with this one. It’s always such a disappointment that it gets cancelled just as its starting. It deserves more time than that. Really hoping I can look forward to a season 2 on any station. I would never comment on a board like this for any other show.
Yes my wife and I would have continued watching Heroes Reborn There really isn’t anything like it or it’s predecessor Heroes on tv We think someone like FX Scify or even Hulu or Netflix could save this one Also it may have fared better as a summer series We will miss it
Scott & Michelle Edwards
Santa Rosa CA
Hereoes Reborn is/was the only show I watch on NBC. I’d like there to be another season. The numbers look pretty low but that could be because it’s NBC along with many people watched it, including myself, on playback. I’m guessing we won’t sway NBC’s executive branch. Too bad!
I hate that the show is already getting cancelled after thirteen episodes. Honestly I think having it on a Thursday was bad an clearly not a lot of advertising for the show. NBC should really consider renewing it for another season. I watch it every week and ending it off like the way they did makes me hate even starting new shows any more all the good ones get cancelled every time.
Must come back
This has been such a good come back it would be a shame if it ended so soon!
I have really enjoyed the show thus far and it kinda stinks that NBC cancelled the show without giving it a real chance. The writing is fresh and inventive, the characters are memorable, and overall the show had excellent production values. Part of the problem is that NBC still hasn’t gotten a clue that we have changed our viewing habits. I’m getting real tired of episodes that show once a week one time only, then not for another year. I have been forced to download to my phone to watch later, and that app they released is a joke. The… Read more »
NBC should have never aired it back to back with Vampire Diaries on the CW. Seriously, what in the heck were they thinking. Heroes Reborn was outstanding and I LOVED all the characters. The finale was outstanding and I am so disappointed with NBC for cancelling this show when Vampires Diaries was finally moved off of Thursday. There is literally nothing else like it on TV.
I love heros reborn. Why do they do this to us. Give us something we like to watch then cancel it. Ive watched the whole season on Hulu. Week by week nobody has time for tv. Bring seaaon 2 back
I love it, best series I watched so far always hungry for more episodes plz we all need season 2.