The executive producer of ABC Family’s 10 Things I Hate About You has confirmed that the TV show has been cancelled after two seasons. How quickly things can change.
Based on the film of the same name that starred Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Heath Ledger, 10 Things I Hate About You revolves around two very different high school sisters and their friends and partners. The series features the talents of Lindsey Shaw, Meaghan Jette Martin, Ethan Peck, Nicholas Braun, Dana Davis, Larry Miller, Kyle Kaplan, Ally Maki, Chris Zylka, Jolene Purdy, Allie Gonino, and Suzy Nakamura.
The series got off to a great start in July 2009 and ABC Family touted it as the cable channel’s biggest comedy debut to date. It attracted 1.6 million viewers and 734,000 in the coveted 18-49 demo. The news got even better by week four as the show’s ratings grew to 1.8 million viewers and 782,000 in the demo. Season one ended up averaging 1.3 million viewers.
To no surprise, ABC Family renewed the series for a second season of another 10 episodes.
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Unfortunately, something happened between seasons one and two. When the 10 Things returned in late March, a lot of the show’s viewers didn’t. Thus far, it’s been averaging just 983,000 viewers. That’s enough for ABC Family to pull the plug, just 10 months after the show’s highly touted debut.
The show’s creator and executive producer, Carter Covington, announced the show’s fate on Twitter: “Sad news… ABCFamily canceled the show 🙁 Thanks 2 our AMAZING fans – U R the reason I do this! Enjoy the last 5 eps – they’re fantastic!”
The remaining five episodes of 10 Things will continue to roll out until May 31st. Since the cancellation comes as a surprise, there’s no word if the series finale will include closure or if storylines will be left unresolved.
What do you think? Based on the ratings, did ABC Family make the right decision regarding 10 Things I Hate About You? Are you sorry to see the show go? What happened?
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I don’t agree with abc’s decision. I love that show! Put it back again
I’m 22 and this is one of my favorite shows. Extremely disappointed to find out it isn’t coming back. Anything that can be done to get this back on the air should be done.
I think the reason It got canceled was because Bianca went with Joey and not Cameron. Also Kat rushed things with Patrick. Sex is not love.
ummmmm this is wrong they didnt even sum it up at the end and this was one of my favorite shows! they need to put it back on asap!
so sad the show went 🙁 wanted to see what happened next…
Please put it back on! i just watched all the episodes and i fell in love!! please don’t break my heart! 🙁
This show NEEDS to be put back on the air! Everyone i know watches it! Even my English teacher!!! This is my FAVORITE tv show! There was absolutely nooo closure at all in the season finale! Please, please, pleaseeeee put it back! I refuse to watch the movie to find out what happens…. i love the show’s actors! Especially Ethan Peck! PLEASE!
hey wilya put back the show>>
god im so pissed off………………
what’s wrong y it was been cancelled???
i dont get it at all
I am so disappointed that the show is now over. I was really looking forward to seeing the different characters journey through high school. I think the show was not only enjoyable to watch but also inspiring. Kat is my hero, and I really wish that the network would reconsider and put the show back on air.
I really liked that show. They should bring it back. I was looking forward to the new season. Bring it back!!
I just started watching the show in June and I love it! I’m really upset to hear that it’s been canceled. The show is really good and I think it will gain more viewers if more exposure is put into it.
Ya’ll SUCK!!!! i was looing forward to this show and ya’ll just pull the plug just like that!!!!
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please don’t take away my FAVORITE show. its the best show out there and i don’t say that very often!
They should of left the show it was really getting intresting I was waiting for the new season and barely found out they pulled the plug u guys should put it back on
you need to put that show back on air everyone loved that show plz ask if they can bring it back