Amazon cancelled The After after they premiered the pilot episode back in 2014. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, series creator Chris Carter discussed the short-lived show.
The After pilot starred Aldis Hodge, Andrew Howard, Arielle Kebel, and Jamie Kennedy as members of a group of strangers who come together in a post-apocalyptic world.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Carter said the series was a “hard sell” from the beginning:
I think there was just a difference of opinion about the direction of the show. It was a hard sell from the beginning. It was eight characters in hell, and I really didn’t do a bible for the show because I wanted to discover what that was about. It was a hard sell, and it would have been an investment for them, if they were going to do eight episodes, of $40 million. I can understand their reluctance, and I still think I had eight great episodes.”
Carter also revealed the series was based on the 99 cantos of Dante’s Inferno, and he planned for the series to be 99 episodes in total.
After the series was scrapped by Amazon, FOX greenlit an X-Files reboot, which premieres this Sunday, January 24th.
What do you think? Did you watch the pilot for The After? Would you have liked to see more?
This show had real potential. Despite a decent rating, Amazon dropped it after the initial ‘teaser’ episode. An absolute shame as just watched again and would love it if the other 7 episodes of this show surfaced somewhere so we can find out what was going on. I know it’s unlikely… #Shame
Good pilot and it’s a shame the show will never see the light of day
Disappointed this show was cancelled
Pure and simple, the real life Satan does’t want anyone to know about GOD. He owns the TV network. Just look at all the smut on it that gets through. It has nothing to do with ratings but with poisoning everyones mind.
I loved the after thought it was a great episode can’t believe they only made one episode so sad
I like the pilot. I am hoping someone pick up the series.
I loved the pilot. I’m still not over the disappointment of the shows cancellation. One of the best pilots I’ve ever seen. Such promise.
Yeah I think they should have made finished the season I liked the first episode
Bring it back on Netflix of you have too!
Netflix is run by Satan, you won’t find anything about GOD on it unless it’s a lie about GOD. Subliminal messaging. Guaranteed this won’t get through moderation.
I am very upset it was canceled, if they were only going to show the pilot they should have never shown it. As much as us customers pay for Amazon Prime this was a disgrace. I know no one is reading this that matters who can change it but I am a loyal customer And have been for years. Very disappointed!
More episodes
Yes I love the pilot and would like to see more of the after…so plze renewed the show Amazon…thnks…Mark
Yes I love the pilot and would like to see more of the after…so plze renewed the show Amazon…thnks…Mark