There won’t be any more Ascension, at least on Syfy. The cable channel has told Deadline that, “We were very happy with Ascension as an event series, but with so much high profile development in the works, we have decided not to pursue a full series.”
Airing in December 2014, Ascension follows an alternate reality in which, in 1963, President Kennedy and the government sent 600 volunteers (men, women, and children) into space on a century-long voyage aboard a self-sustaining generation ship. The cast includes Tricia Helfer, Gil Bellows, Brian Van Holt, Andrea Roth, Brandon P. Bell, Jacqueline Byers, Tiffany Lonsdale, and P.J. Boudousqué.
When Syfy ordered the six hour episodes of Ascension last year, the plan was to make it a regular series if the mini-series was successful enough — ala Battlestar Galactica. The ratings were okay but certainly nothing to write home about.
It’s unclear if the producers will try to find a home for Ascension elsewhere.
What do you think? Did you like the Ascension series? Would you have watched it as a regular weekly TV show?
I didn’t see Ascension when it was on originally, but my son and I binge watched it last night. We both agreed that it was one of the best shows we’ve seen on TV in a long, long time. I hope they will continue the story somewhere!
Very dissapointed that Asention has ended. Just watched the season again on netflix. I really enjoyed this show, the story lines and all the characters!! I CAN’T BELIEVE NO SEASON 2
Good acting, great storylines. Watching season1 on Netflix right now. Very disappointed to see it was cancelled. There are way too many shows and channels these days to keep up. That doesn’t mean enough ppl didn’t like the show. I had never even heard of it until i saw it as a suggestion on Netflix.
Don’t watch this on Netflix. I didn’t realize it was only six episodes and it ends with a cliffhanger that will likely never get resolved.
Great show
This is what’s wrong with TV these days. They cancel shows way too quickly. I didn’t know if I was going to like it but once I started it on Netflix, I was hooked. Give new shows a chance!
I agree with Dominick. Watched it on Netflix recently, and I “was” looking forward to the new season.
SyFy cancelled it because of high profile development… But… That’s just another way to say, “We can’t afford how awesomely well done that show was.” You would benefit from spending more on a great story like this (like BSG). Think out the whole storyline and make it happen, big budget sci-fi pays off there days.
I would have watched a second season of this show and am really sad that they aren’t pursuing another season
Omg this show was amazing. How could they cancel it. I’ve never seen a show like this before. Just watched the whole season in 1 session only to find out they canceled season 2. I hope Netflix picks this show up and continues it cause I feel like it’s a show that could definitely take off if it was given some time. Please make season 2 this was an amazing show.
I would love to find out what happens next. Whether it is another mini series or regular television show.
Somebody somewhere somehow make this show a full series! I just watched it again on netflix and I need answers. I loved the storyline, the premise, the characters, and the execution. I will definitely watch it as a weekly series.
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How could they cancel it?? The show was great! I only just discovered it on Netflix and didn’t stop watching until I finished the three parts. At least some closure please!!!! Where’s Gault? What the heck is Christa? Why is number six, I mean Tricia Helfer, still so hot!!!! Please bring it back or someone pick it up.
yes.
Very dissapointed that Asention has ended. Just watched the season again on netflix. I really enjoyed this show, the story lines and all the characters!!