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?
Loved the series. I am a scify buff and if the series were to continue, I would surely watch. Very upset it was cancelled. Hey Netflix pick it up.
I hope Netflix picks this one up! It was awesome! It got better by the 3rd episode then I was hooked!
Me too. Liked it from the beginning, but hooked at the 3rd episode.. Tht was the deciding factor whether or not I was going to watch the rest the same night, which I did. . Love SciFi nd it is rarer than not to find a good, SciFi movie especially on netflix let alone series..
You say: We were happy with Ascension.
I say: How do you think we are watching something that has no ending?
Do you care about us?
I would like to see at least a second season of this miniseries
Just found this on Netflix.
The similar fate of “Firefly”
More storyline could follow that perhaps a film might be a better choice.
I ordered cable to watch Ascension. I have since canceled. If it is back on I will reorder cable.
I enjoyed the show quite a bit. I just spent my whole day binge watching it.
I loved this series and am disappointed that it will not be continued. The plot was fantastic and had so much room for potential to develop. I agree with everyone here that the network has made a mistake to not renew the series.
Phenomenal television show. Highlighted by a complex, interesting, and original plot (which is all too hard to find these days), surprisingly quality acting, and better than could be expected videography and directing. Would be shocked to see it not picked up for a second season, if not by the syfy channel, then by someone else.
Loved the plot , very original…
VERY DISAPPOINTED that there is no season 2. I would LOVE to have this as a regular series to watched. LOVED IT!
I loved the series and was blown away at the season finale. Very disappointed it got cancelled. This is probably one of the best tv shows I have watched in a while really hope it gets renewed its a one of kind
Wtf looking forward to season 2?
Although the show doesn’t start off in a way to completely captivate viewers, the momentum and intrigue increases with each episode and by the finale you realize you are watching an incredible sci fi series. Leaves you in awe and absolutely deserves another season!
I agree with these posts, I think we were all watching at the same time…
this show really pulled me in, VERY DISAPPOINTED it won’t be continued.
all the crap on TV and they won’t even have a full season for this show with so many plot threads to explore…what a shame.
i have watched every single major hit series going on TV, this by far is one of my favorites ahead of SOA, breaking bad and the wire. after only 6 episodes i was more drawn in and attached to the characters than any show i have watched so far, very disappointed that there won’t be more.
Same here I just watched all the episodes tonight.. I loved it , sad to hear there won’t be anymore.. Hopefully someone picks it up
Definetly
I absolutely loved Ascension. I watched the series on Netflix and quite literally just ended the sixth and final episode a few moments ago. I instantly went and searched for a forum or something along those lines to express my gratitude towards the brilliant minds who created it. It would be amazing if, in the future there would be a continuation of some sort. This show definately gets a 10/10.
Did the same thing