Comments on: Kidnapped: NBC Orders the Last Episode

By: suzee

suzee — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:43:01 +0000

this is an absolutely fantastic show;acting & storyline so far above average it was a very welcome relief–now its canceled–thats usually what happens to nbc shows so im going back to cbs & fox for the good shows–i dont know about other locales,but here in tucson,az kvoa4 ran the show at 2:30am on mondays,only way to see it was to record it & i found out the show time by accident–once again this show was great,hopefully network will reconsider

By: krosspberg

krosspberg — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:23:32 +0000

I can not believe you left everyone hanging on this.My husband and I really enjoyed watching this show and then to just take it off the air like that, without an ending!!! This is why we don’t watch NBC !!!

By: loredana

loredana — Sun, 27 May 2007 13:50:13 +0000

What’s new? Remember Millenium? Same thing. I don’t know who rates these shows but they have no clue about what people like. They keep canceling good series but leave crappy reality shows (shall I mention the titles?) on for ever. I wonder if people realize what the TV is actually feeding our brains, or better, are we aware of what they are feeding us?

By: Abby

Abby — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:25:12 +0000

Just echoing what everybody else has said basically as they’re telling the truth. Kidnapped was a great show and it’s a shame to see it end so soon because its a show with great potential. SHAME TO SEE IT END!!

By: Chuck&Christiana

Chuck&Christiana — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:25:48 +0000

The show was definatly above the rest of the evening investagative shows!! We missed the end of it all though!!!! How can we see how it ends? You really should bring the show back! Jeremy Sisto was GREAT!!

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:36:14 +0000

NBC is THE WORST network for cancelling shows without giving them a chance. Oh well, More time to watch fox and ABC… Maybe NBC will learn when they no longer have veiewer. Good going NBC, NOT

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:46:53 +0000

I am very upset that this show was cancelled! It was like an HBO series for those of us whoe don’t have HBO! Have you given your unhappy viewers a reason? I swear, everytime there is a good drama, it gets yanked, where stupid comedies can go on forever! How are there SO MANY Law & Order’s all of a sudden? COME ON! How about something different for a change! An ongoing drama/soap, like KIDNAPPED! It was SO GOOD! AND JEREMY SISTO IS AMAZING!!! You should be ashamed to cancel anything with him! He is gold!

By: she

she — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:54:06 +0000

oh i really hate that the show ended. it should have pushed through with 22 episodes as originally planned. i really love the show and i am watching it all the time at axn. will there be no second season at all??? guys, we want the next season!!

By: Les

Les — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:05:33 +0000

It was definitely the best new show. Hard to figure it out when it was going to air as it kept changing! Americans are busy but will plan to be home IF they know when their show is going to be on! We don’t all have TEVO or DVR. The next thing you know it’s cnelled! The best of actors and a great story. Bring it back NBC or at least throw the season on DVD—PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

By: Les

Les — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:04:26 +0000

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:43:59 +0000

cant wait for the video of episode 13… pretty please!!!!!!!

By: Carole

Carole — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 04:14:10 +0000

Right on Martin I could not have said it any better. I will add that the network should look back at history on CBS and see that Everybody loves Raymond did terribly the first year. Look what it became! The fans are also going to this site and commenting on the show in every catagory; http://www.nbc.com/Movies_Specials_More/Best_of_06/sexiest.shtml Maybe NBC will see all the support and reconsider.

By: ma r t i n

ma r t i n — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:29:04 +0000

I have to agree with everyhing said here. ‘Kidnapped’ is a gem amongst alot of repetive, boring, non creative drivel on tv these days. Too many doctors, nurses, lawyers, unfunny sitcoms, stupid reality shows, trading spouses shows……etc. The networks just repackage what works in a slightly different outfit and resell it to us, or give us ‘let’s appeal to their lowest common brain cell’ junk. It’s actually a sad time for tv in general. There are only a handful of good shows left(on all the networks) that actually engage you and this show was one of them. Great actors….I mean come on……Timothy Hutton and Dana Delany? These actors don’t come easily to tv, the writing has to be there, and it is. It’s just that the networks are suffering the “we want it to be successful sooner,cheaper,now, now,now!!” syndrome. And then it’s,”Next”!!
Time is money to them, and that’s unfortunate for us the viewers. Hope my rant made sense.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:47:52 +0000

I can’t believe they’ve cancelled Kidnapped, and what happened to at least letting us have the 13 episodes.
You studio people need to get your eyes and careers checked.
Think about what time slot to place this show, that allows it the life it deserves. It’s far better than a lot of shows that have been left on.
This business is so obviously run on too much policy and paper work, rather than an understanding of good entertainment.
Unfortunately for us, it means that too much drivel stays on the air, not to mention repackaging CSI and Law & Order to the exponential degree. Yuck, give us a break.
Don’t make us suffer your idiot decisions.

By: paula

paula — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:11:32 +0000

I was very disappointed, with the quick decision…..not to mention short notice of it’s end..great actors, really great, I was surprised at first…but now I won’t bother with any NBC shows.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:45:30 +0000

I enjoyed watching Kidnapped with my 13 year old and husband. It did not have all those sex scenes that you see in all the shows. Why give up so quickly on it…

By: Theresa

Theresa — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:40:35 +0000

What a shame that we are robbed again of good programming. Not enough sex, vulgar language, womanizing, stupid patriarchs, bumbling police? Shame on NBC.

By: Martha Doran

Martha Doran — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:25:19 +0000

I agree with all of the previous comments and feel betrayed by NBC’s cancellation of KIDNAPPED. Another good, well scripted, well acted program bites the dust. I don’t think NBC did enough to promote the program and it’s intriguing premise. What a disappointment.

By: Lynn Smith

Lynn Smith — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:20:37 +0000

I too join the ranks of disappointed fans. I can’t believe you are yanking “Kidnapped!” It’s a fantastic show. It’s the only NBC show I watch. I guess I will continue watching the other networks. It’s smart, good acting, had me on the edge of my seat, I couldn’t wait until the next week to see what was going to happen. It wasn’t predicable like all your “Law and Order” shows and wasn’t about bed hopping doctors like ER (I gave that up a long time ago)! It’s sad that you didn’t give it a chance. Even trying a new time slot I think you only had it one Saturday night one time. Come on people. Give us something to enjoy! You have made a big mistake. I agree with everyone else’s letters. You won’t be catching me on your network unless you can come up with some better programming. Shame on you.

By: T

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:42:59 +0000

NBC kidnapped this show and massacred the viewers by instability

By: JB

JB — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 03:12:58 +0000

My husband and I couldn’t wait for Kidnapped to air. We got really into it, then wondered were it went the next Wednesday! After looking online and seeing it moved to Saturday we watched it there. But you probably lost most of your viewers right there. Not knowing that it had switched nights then having it be on a weekend. You should have given it more time! We still are very interested in it and were disappointed to see that it was cut completly! We want to know what happens!!!???!!! NBC you guys are morons! You cut this show and leave some of the other crap shows no one watches! Very disappointing!

By: charity

charity — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:58:50 +0000

Kidnapped is an awesome show! It seems to me that every time a good drama is put on television, it gets cancelled. It’s fine to change the night, but when you wait until Saturday night to watch it, Law and Order is on. Isn’t there enough of Law and Order???? I hope NBC plans on finishing it out. All the networks have cancelled most of the new tv lineups,is Shark next?? But of course CBS wants to keep there viewers!!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:53:09 +0000

What a disappointment! Unfortunately my husband and I didn’t get your news beforehand so Sunday night (11/5) we set ourselves up for a Kidnapped evening with the two episodes we’d recorded with our DVR, happily caught ourselves up on the 10/28 episode, but when we queued up the 11/4 episode, lo and behold it was Law and Order CSI — a total surprise as even our cable company hadn’t changed the lineup on the schedule. We love Kidnapped and were happy to be able to see the story out in 13 episodes, but this treatment by NBC has us pretty angry. Why watch any new shows at all, especially serialized shows with a real plot like this one? I hope NBC will reconsider and at least bring this one to a conclusion.

By: Joel Luna

Joel Luna — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:58:22 +0000

I don’t know who makes the decision on what program to keep on the air and which one goes. But, one thing I know, Kidnapped is a good quality program and my entire family was hooked on it. Unfortunately, you are removing the program from your TV Series Schedules and you are doing it in a really disrespectful and disorganized way. There is nothing more disappointing than when you schedule a date with your wife to “watch” Kidnapped and you find out that with no notice the program has been cut. What is going on? What do you expect from viewers? I hope all episodes are viewed. Thanks.

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:06:15 +0000

When can we at least see the last episodes?
I agree with the other person, it was the only show on NBC that we enjoyed.
Ann

By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 06:02:31 +0000

THAT MAKES TWO SHOWS IN LESS THAN A YEAR THAT I HAVE GOTTEN PLEASURE OUT OF WATCHING BUT YOU GUYS GO AND CANCEL IT!!!!!WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?YOU DID NOT EVEN GIVE IT A CHANCE!I DID NOTHING BUT BRAG ABOUT HOW GOOD THAT SHOW WAS TO MY FRIEND AND WHEN SHE DECIDES SHELL START WATCHING IT BECAUSE I BROUGHT HER UP TO DATE YOU GO AND DO THAT!AND WHAT IS UP WITH CANCELLING IT RIGHT AS IT WAS GETTING SO ENTHRALLING?I USED TO SET MY WHOLE EVENING AROUND SITTING DOWN TO WATCH THE SHOW.I DONT BELIEVE THAT ILL EVER DO THAT FOR ANOTHER NBC SHOW AGAIN!

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:44:04 +0000

I echo everything said above that was positive.

What do your network execs think when they read the regrets posted here that KIDNAPPED is being cancelled?

Bear in mind, these reviewers don’t rely on spell check and may have not only been interested in KIDNAPPED’s sponsors, but they might also be able to purchase their products.

Too bad the cast, directors and even the catering crew of KIDNAPPED have more on the ball than NBC’s execs (who are really the ones who should be cancelled).

KIDNAPPED really was excellent!!!!!!!!!!!

So now we can expect even more mediocre drivel from NBC… Instead of using the electricity for NBC TV, I think I’ll listen to the radio and read a book instead. Please tell KIDNAPPED’s sponsors I won’t be watching NBC anymore. In fact, this was the only show I did watch on NBC.

Bye-bye Birdie.

By: Mad at NBC

Mad at NBC — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:03:09 +0000

You guys suck for cutting Kidnapped short! I think it’s a great show and you should spend whatever money it’s costing you to pull it on advertising it so people know it’s on. I’m sure word of mouth has gained many viewers, but why don’t you do YOUR part? I’ll never forgive you for cutting this show. NEVER!!!

By: jay

jay — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:34:37 +0000

folks should check out the talk on the shows official board at NBC.com. the fans aren’ t taking the news without a fight. who knows, given that Sisto is the only contract in the cast that really has to work out (since he’s pretty much the lead character), maybe if there’s enough talkback they will reconsider. would be amusing to have the fans win and the ratings results mean less (since they are bogus anyway with their 0.02% sample of the population)

By: christopher nelson

christopher nelson — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:26:42 +0000

I have enjoyed the series and thought that it was well made. Unforunatly,NBC wants instant hits these days. Wish that I had all of the episodes .

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:33:04 +0000

Loved Kidnapped guess you can fill its time slot with stupid shows like Earl and the office.

By: The Nagels

The Nagels — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:08:56 +0000

This is a shame that NBC wants to cancel Kidnapped ! They might want to try placing it in a timeslot where viewers can actually make a commitment and support the great story and great actors. Saturday at 8:00p.m. is probably the lowest viewing timeslot of the whole week. What was wrong with Wednesday? NBC, you don’t have anything else on your schedule, so maybe you should re-consider.

Signed,
More let down viewers

By: barry

barry — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:17:19 +0000

Its no wonder NBC is not doing well when they can’t recoconize a great program like Kidnapped, maybe FOX should take it over and get more viewers. Boo to NBC

By: William DeMente

William DeMente — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:20:10 +0000

I rarely watch television, however, when trailers of “Kidnapped” began appearing at local theaters, it looked like a promising series. I really enjoyed watching the episodes until some idiot pulled the plug on the series.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:36:03 +0000

This is an AWESOME show!!!! I can’t believe this is being cancelled. Maybe if there had been some promotion on NBC’s part more people would be watching. The only reason it doesn’t have more viewers is because NO ONE knows it’s there!!!!!!

By: ShaRee

ShaRee — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:41:28 +0000

We want Kidnapped !!!! Everthing was perfect and brilliant!!! My husband and I are upset!

By: sheila levin

sheila levin — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:35:03 +0000

Don’t cancel kidnapped. It’s pretty good. Leave it on for another year.

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:30:47 +0000

FINALLY something worth watching on TV….and then it disappears…very disappointing. Big mistake in pulling the show. Very impulsive decision.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:00:43 +0000

A real pity! Thought it was a great show – the storyline, the balance of action and personal storylines. Really enjoyed the characters…. If I have to watch one more show with a bunch of doctors and autopsies I will scream !! For heaven’s sake, garner some good will amongst your audience! This also applies to Studio60 guys, another great show ….

By: JON OCHS

JON OCHS — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:23:18 +0000

REGARDING “KIDNAPPED”—-YES, ITS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING TO HAVE THIS SHOW CANCELLED—-IT IS ONE OF THE RARE TV SHOWS THAT DOESNT TRY TO PANDER TO THE MASS AUDIENCE——-ERGO, AS A BYPRODUCT IT HAS INTELLIGENT WELL-PACED EPISODES—–THIS SHOW REQURES NO DEFINITION AS TO ITS QUALITY—-SIMPLY PUT, AS FAR AS QUALITY,I KNOW IT WHEN I SEE IT,AND “KIDNAPPED” IS REPRESENTATIVE OF QUALITY—–
—-NOW I’M READY TO CONTACT NBC PROGRAMMING —DO YOU HAVE A CONTACT ADDRESS—-

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:57:31 +0000

Another disappointed viewer. Without “Kidnapped” I will have more time to watch ABC.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:57:05 +0000

Another disappointed viewer. Without “Kidnapped” I will have more time to watch ABC.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:02:48 +0000

I think Kidnapped is excellent. It’s a great story line with outstanding actors. Put it in a good time slot and give it a chance! Try advertising it, too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:28:47 +0000

I thought the writing on “Kidnapped” was intelligent and thought-provoking. The premise was intriguing, the acting was above par, and the ensemble casting was great. Is there anything such thing as loyalty or patience in network TV anymore? The hasty cancellation of this show makes me doubt it.

Disappointed viewer in Georgia

By: alexander

alexander — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 04:14:46 +0000

I am very disappointed that you aren’t giving this show more time to gain viewership. This was one the best shows on NBC this year. I won’t be watching anything on your network for the rest of the season. There is nothing worth watching now that Kidnapped has been cut short!

Very disappointed in NBC

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:29:27 +0000

I love this show!!!
The actors are doing a great job!!
NBC you only have a few good shows left , and this was becoming one of them!!!

By: Betty Jacob

Betty Jacob — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:28:26 +0000

I do not understand why you guys are cutting the show. I have been worried sick looking for it last wednesday, it’s a good show, me and my family we love it.

Common don’t do that, they are very good.

unhappilly miserable viewers.

By: FRAN RUSSO

FRAN RUSSO — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:41:15 +0000

MY HUSBAND AND I ARE TOTALLY DISGUSTED AND DISAPPOINTED ABOUT KIDNAPPED ! .WE LOVED IT AND THOUGHT THE ACTING AND CONTENT WAS AS GOOD AS AN HBO SERIES. CONSIDERING THAT NETWORK USUALLY FALLS SHORT ON THOSE ACCOUNTS YOU GUYS ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE. YOU NEEDED TO GIVE THE SHOW A LITTLE MORE TIME . SIGNED ” TWO VERY UNHAPPY VIEWERS “

By: ron

ron — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:46:06 +0000

Hi can anyone expalin how to be able to sell an idea to a networksuch as NBC for a tv show idea? with out someone taking your idea from you? I have seen this show kidnapped it was so pathetically horrible as well as the previous Karen Sisco by Jason Smilovice as well for ABC why do networks even bother with such poor quality? I have a good idea and I think i can make TV very interesting. CAn you give me some insight on how to get a break?

Thanks

Ron