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?
As a fan of the sci-fi genre it’s been very disappointing to see the so called mini series “Ascension” canceled. I actually didn’t hear about the series until it was on Netflix. I am surprised I didn’t hear about it till Netflix aired the 6 episodes. I am tired of the Scyfi channel continually starting series and never finishing them. Stargate Atlantis, Firefly, Stargate Universe… ect.. ect… You get the picture. Ascension was a great TV series with good acting, story line and cinematically well shot. The twist to the idea was well thought out. I don’t understand why many… Read more »
Syfy . . . . . Do not make a fool of yourself again by canceling a successful series to early. Just look at its popularity on Netflix. Make a season 2 before people forget ab it.
I never knew about the show until Netflix. It had its moments, but now I want to know more. That really sucks no more shows. Maybe Netflix would pickup the series!
Ascension. LOVE THIS MINI show
I believe it has a lot to offer.I sincerely liked the show, hopefully they continue the story thank you.
Yessssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!! Bring back !!!!
Just finished the miniseries and I’m so disappointed there won’t be another! Hope Syfy changes their mind!
It need to be renewed
I really enjoyed the show and am dissappointed it wont be a weekly thing.
I liked the show! Try Netflix???
Loved the mini series but as it goes anything that is not pc or has a conservative view point or is not gay friendly will not make it on syfy ever! look at Continuum, Stargate, Sanctuary, Etc. I wish we could make are own Sci fi channel that is not run by fascist PC police from hollyWeird
I don’t understand your comment. One of the main characters in season 1 was gay. Stargate sg1 ran for 11 season I think, and Atlantis for a good run as well, universe did not catch on, but 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
This has nothing to do with being PC or “gay friendly.”
I really enjoyed where the show could be going, and I’m also gay. I hope someone else picks it up.
I liked the show and would have watched it. Try netflix.
I would love to see the series continued.
It was a really great show. Wished it had lasted much long. It was certainly on tract to becoming a favorite.
Loved the series of shows and am seriously bummed out that there are no plans for future shows.