After CBS cancelled the supernatural drama, some hope emerged that Moonlight might continue on another network. Media Rights Capital (MRC) has purchased CW’s Sunday night airtime and they were offered the show to help them fill it. It was only a chance but it was enough to stall the destruction of the Moonlight sets and frankly, it was better than nothing.
Unfortunately, MRC is committed to producing its own original programming. They aren’t interested in taking on any cast-offs from other networks – even if one comes with legions of fans. Will MRC’s new shows be able to match the ratings of Moonlight on CBS? Highly doubtable, especially considering CW’s track night with Sunday nights.
There’s still glimmer of hope that MRC could pick up the show for mid-season but it’s a very, very remote possibility. Moonlight’s cause isn’t helped by the fact that the show doesn’t come cheap, a factor that played a part in CBS’s decision to drop it.
So, what’s left for Moonlight fans? A Jericho-like campaign? CBS’ disappointing experience with that show has made the network gun-shy of listening to supporters of other cult shows. Of Moonlight fans’ campaigns to save their show, CBS President Nina Tassler said, “It was a factor, obviously… It was a passionate fanbase, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s just hard to translate that into numbers.”
Though his show may have been cancelled, Moonlight star Alex O’Loughlin may not be done with the network. CBS still holds an option on the actor’s services and he’s apparently in demand. That may present a catch-22 for fans. Though fans may be happy for O’Loughlin to land other jobs, there’s a chance that, if Moonlight is finally saved, one of the show’s stars may not be available to do it. We’ll keep you posted so stay tuned! 
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I’d like to say that ‘Moonlight’ was one of my favorite vampire drama along with ‘Forever Knight’ a long time ago.No doubt I’m residing in Singapore all the way on the other side of the continent but this drama really had a profound addiction to it.With beautiful cast of Alex O’ Loughlin, Sophia Myles & Shannyn Sossamon caught up in an unnatural love triangle.
What I don’t understand is why CBS decided not to make Season 2 out of it….is it fear that it won’t be a success that it’ll follow ‘Jericho’ footsteps…
Well let me say a piece of my mind if your reading this e-mail CBS..It’s a good drama with good plot.You’ve got good talents working for you…If a guy staying in S’pore happened by chance to see this drama & feel ‘enchanted’ by it..it’s a good sign. Believe me…I may not be a famous figure to comment this but I know & definitely BELIEVE if you’d make the second season & give it an additional exposure, ‘Moonlight’ will be a success..& pls do not ask how I got to see the series..its that by chance I saw it in a neighbouring country’s tv network & I was dying to see what happened behind the close doors after the last episode after the door was closed….(Did Mick work it out with Beth?)
Regards
Hairul
One word: Political!
I dont see any reason for them to cancel the show… Believe me, Moolight made me watch CBS..
Aside from the budget, Im sure there’s some kind of a conspiracy thing…
Another one word: KARMA!
save moonlight now
I think it is absolutely outrageous that Moonlight has been canceled! The new series that replaced Moonlight on Friday nights, The Ex List, is just stupid!!!!! I hate it. Moonlight was the only show I watched on CBS and I will NOT watch anything else that CBS has to offer!!!!!!! It seems that every time I really like a show, it gets sacked!!!!!!
I am very disappointed!
i think moonlight should be put back NOW every1 i know loves that show it’s not the same with out it
I love moonlight. I really hope that this show stays on, or at least come out with movies on this show for season 2. I really want to watch it. I love vampires.
I’m from Australia where Moonlight was cancelled half way through season one, which is strange seeing as it’s AWESOME and Alex O’loughlin is an Aussie! I LOVE the show and would absolutely be willing to move across the planet to view it… or at least buy the DVD! I REALLY hope there is a season 2… MOONLIGHT ROCKS!!!
Oh that’s just pathetic!!!! I love Moonlight more than ANY other series in the world. I’m from Germany and there are so many people who love Moonlight!!! It’s so wonderful!!
I just can’t understand why they don’t want to produce season 2!!!! 
It’s just unbelievable!!!
:(
Or is there anything I missed out so they want to do another Season? If anybody would like to tell me I’d be really pleased
The very desperate
Fiona =(
This is just wacked. at the very least couldn’t they just make a last episode where they tie the loose ends? Or even a short movie, or a marathon of final episodes. I’d be satisfied with that. But just dropping it? That’s awful. I bet even the actors are disappointed. =[ I watched the entire first…well only season all today and it feels like a crime to end it where it’s at.. I’m really let down.
OMG i cannot believe they cancelled moonlight this was the year of the vampire and cbs really screwed up !!!!! SAVE MOONLIGHT look at all the hits worldwide ! check out youtube and see all the videos trying to save it or even the number of viewers.
UPSET FAN
I’m annoyed that they’ve taken ratings over the growing fan base, they must be aware that in order for any programme to gather a following it has to given more than one season!!!
i have just watched all 16 eps of season one, while raped up in bed with flue, i can not belive this show was cancelled. i have been griped for the last 20hrs. please bring it back.
uk
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