Though things were looking good for a second season of CBS’ vampire show, Moonlight has been cancelled. The show has loyal followers, the ratings were decent, and the series often won its timeslot. What happened?
Essentially Moonlight has been cut for a number of reasons. The rest of the network’s schedule is quite strong in the ratings and it certainly makes no sense to cancel one of the stronger series. If Moonlight were on the ratings-challenged CW, it certainly would have been renewed.
Like Jericho last season, Moonlight has a devout but small audience. Unfortunately, CBS’ decision to resurrect Jericho didn’t work out so well for them. Though many campaigned to get Jericho renewed, fewer people tuned in. CBS likely feels a bit burned by that experience and is reluctant to go down that road again.
The cancellation also stems from the fact that CBS is feeling very confident about their new batch of drama pilots. They’ve given a greenlight for four new dramas this fall and there just wasn’t any room left on the schedule for Moonlight. They know that Moonlight’s audience is unlikely to grow very much and would rather take a chance on a new show.
There’s been much upheaval behind-the-scenes and it’s been reported that the network hasn’t been impressed with the show’s creative development. The ratings were also usually lower than both its lead-in (Ghost Whisperer) and lead-out (Numb3rs).
CBS has given the okay for another season of The Unit. With the network’s full schedule, the drama will likely end up being bumped from Tuesdays and end up on Fridays in Moonlight’s old slot.
Moonlight’s series finale is set to air this Friday, May 16th. Stay tuned! 
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dudes i am dying for the next season of moon light.
i have attempted to watch the crappy vampire diaries and the crappy twilight.
cbs
please bring it BACK ON please. please
I loved the series, never missed a show, really want it to return.
bring it back i hated twilight but i love moonlight. moonlight was one of those shows with vampires(played by good actors) and it has a good story line. i want to know moreeeee. please but it back on. ive spread the word and now all of my friend love it. they want more tooo. also my friends consist of 100 and more and growing. please put it back on
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Moonlight/ !!!!!
tell all your friends about it!!!
Please make a second season! My family and I love this show and we’re all crossing our fingers hoping for the second season.
I may not watch it on TV (because I hardly watch shows on the TV) but I will be buying the Secound Season if it were to ever come out, as will everyone else in my family.
MOONLIGHT IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVER MADE! PLEASE, BRING MICK BACK ALIVE.
looking forward to have season 2 for moonlight. it’s a great show!!!! Me and my family gather together if itis monnlight time. PLEEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEE bring Moonlight back. I want to see Beth and Mick again!!!!
BRING THE SHOW BACK!!
PLEAAAAAASE make a season 2!
I saw the ending just then and i HAVE to see what is next!!
I have been waiting for them to get together & now they have, i HAVE to see what happens next!
PLEASE make another season. !!
Moonlight is a great show, is it too late to resurrect that show for a second season at least?
I would totally tune in for every episode of a moonlight season 2.
Bring it back- I loved the first season and want more.
It would be such a shame to not see any more.
I went out and brought the first season on DVD and was looking forward the Season 2.
Hi i’m from italy and i love moonlight too; so please, please, please bring back season 2!!!!!!
Hi cbs i know you dont read this but still why not bring it back
you got a to big open slot on the serie so why quit it…..
ther ar a lot of ppl how whant it back but only you can deci it…
i am from holland 2
and i tottaly agree with the above
i mis mick
I totaly agree, You have to bring it back….there is so much more that could be done with it. Theres so many questions left unanswered eg. Who gave the list of vampires to the new DA? Is the DA using Beth to find out more about Mick? Is that why he gave her that job? Do they actually find out about him? What about Mick’s blood line he has two wicked mixes now Coralines royal blood line as well as Josef’s could this possibly open some new special abilities. There is sooooo much more that could be done to keep Moonlight alive.
Now you know we all love Mick and Beth and their story but what about Josef, it seems like he was really starting to warm to the mere mortals again after the incident with Sarah…He needs to find someone too. So get it together people and Bring it back. There is just such a huge following especially in Australia… We love you Alex xxx
yes please bring moonlight back i love it
please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!! I really want to keep watching it.
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