TNT has announced that their Holly Hunter drama is coming to an end. Interestingly, it wasn’t exactly the network’s decision. But, regardless of who’s responsible, the fans will have to wait quite awhile to see the story wrap up.
Saving Grace focuses on a police detective, Grace Hanadarko (Holly Humter), wo’s great at her job but finds her personal life far more challenging. The series also features Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson, Bailey Chase, Laura San Giacomo, Gregory Cruz, Lorraine Toussaint, Dylan Minnette, Bokeem Woodbine, Mark L. Taylor, and Tom Irwin.
The show debuted in July 2007 and attracted 6.4 million viewers, making it the highest-rated cable premiere so far that year.
Season two’s debut attracted 5.2 million and, this past June, season three’s return drew just 3.5 million. TNT remained very positive about the series, likely because it consistently rates first with adults 25-54.
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Last season, the network ordered a second season of 15 episodes. The first nine aired during the Summer of 2008 and the other six began running last March. TNT ordered the same number for season three and the first grouping finishes its summer cycle this Tuesday.
According to THR, TNT wanted to pick the series up for a fourth season but Fox TV Studios actually declined the offer. The drama is an expensive one to produce and there’s apparently not enough profit in the cable deal for the studio to continue.
A spokesperson for Fox told Variety, “In today’s rapidly changing television world, shows need to drive revenue off too many sources in order to be profitable for all the partners. Unfortunately, the economics of the series mandated stronger international and ancillary revenue than the show was able to generate. We thought an appropriate ending after three extremely successful seasons was the best outcome for all parties involved.”
Since the series has several ongoing storylines, Fox and TNT agreed to produce three additional episodes to wrap up any loose ends. The network will combine them with the remaining installments from this season and hold them until next Summer. So, fans will get some closure to the series but they’ll have to wait a few extra months to get it.
Michael Wright, TNT’s Executive VP head of programming, is sorry to see the show end. In a statement, he said, “The show’s continued success is thanks to the amazing talents of Holly Hunter and [series creator] Nancy Miller, along with a tremendous ensemble cast and a highly skilled production team. They have taken us on a unique journey, and we look forward to seeing where it will ultimately lead.”
What do you think? Are you ready t say goodbye to Grace Hanadarko? Would you like to see the cast return, perhaps in TV movies?
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Fox is beyond exhausting with the way they are constantly taking the best shows off the air. Remember John Doe, Firefly, Arrested Development, and many more. And now Saving Grace!!! I absolutely LOVE this show. I don’t think I have ever seen a show where ALL of the cast mesh so well. Holly Hunter does an excellent job portraying Grace. And I love Rhetta and Ham and Bobby and Butch and Capt’n Perry… and OH MY GOODNESS… I LOVE Earl!!! Fox absolutely SUCKS for taking Grace off the air. Why they cancel such very good shows and then leave trash on the air… such as Family Guy and American Dad (possibly in re-runs at this point, but truly the most tasteless and vulgar shows)… seriously could you please treat us like we have any sense between our ears?? I suppose that ‘Saving Grace’ had too good a message for them to leave it on. Lord knows they don’t want to influence anyone in a good way. Again… FOX YOU SUCK!!!
Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace! Bring back Grace!
Please bring Saving Grace back…that is the best series I have seen in a long time!!!..I absolutely love Earl!!…Holly Hunter is a great actress and fits the character of Grace perfectly…I am 63 and I love the show…
I am so sad to hear this. I’ve loved this show from the first episode. The entire cast has been a joy, every character was believable. What a shame.
I love saving grace and I can’t believe that they would keep ****** shows on the air or shows that are so old that I can’t remember ever seeing them and you can’t keep this show on air. It is crazy and ridiculous. This series shows what its like to be in the shoes of someone so ordinary and plain but crazy and funny and how something so extraordinary happened to her she got an angel. So why is this show so much more expensive than others? I will tell you why because it has a religious factor to it and not much people go for that these days and we should be ashamed of this fact. This is how I feel about the whole situation.
The series has made changes in my life, please don’t let it stop!
I agree with Jenn. Fox is constantly taking the best shows off the air. Sarah Connor Chronicles, Firefly & Dollhouse to name a few. And now Saving Grace!!! I absolutely love Rhetta and Ham (Kenny Johnson , who was in “The Shield”) Why do you keep shows like Family Guy and American Dad? They are truly trash!!!!! Is it because Americans are becomeing more stupid???
AS always mediocrity and profit above all wins–again. A show doesnt have to just pay for itself-it has to make enormous profits to justify it’s continued existence. Because taking pride in their product and making a great film is not important. FOX doesnt care about THAT , only $$$.And most Americans don’t care about quality either.Yes, we are becoming more ignorant w/ every passing day and I believe that the PTB like it that way. The few of us who DON’t eat the crap they try to feed us are SOL.
Thats why I watch BBC America now ( BEING HUMAN is a good show )IFC, or stream my viewing thru free online providers–That way I dont HAVE to watch the crap that FOX and others like them thinks is good enuff for us. I pick and choose. Fortunately I think that cable is dying a quick death due to the advent of online providers that are both affordable ( sometimes free ) and quality conscious
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