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?
Omg best show ever! Whyyyy cancel and leave us all hanging, such a gray show and been waiting and waiting and waiting
You can’t end it like that! This needs to become a mini series or at least a follow up to what is going on, like a last and final episode that lasts at least 2 hours.
I was looking forward to watching the next series – it seems like Sy Fy should FINISH a show.
Fantastic. Loved Ascension so much and totally p/off now that I have found out they have cancelled season 2. Seriously?!
Excellent Series! ReNew!!!
Loved it. I hope they do more.
Love the series. I hope for more.
I just watched at german Netflix. Wow. Liked it so much and hope there will be a way to produce a full series.
Just got done watching on of my shows when ascention poped up on my suggestions so i figured id give it a try.now all i can say is wow… This show was one of the best shows ive seen in years. Then i find out that there is only 6 episodes…. Im pissed. The way it was ended was good if there were to be a second season but for that to end like that is straight bs. Bring the show back. If i have to start a petition i will. The show was that great
What is wrong with you? What does it take to get a 2nd season? This show had me hooked from the begining! Great writing, great chemistry between the characters, and I loved the plot twist….. Of all the horrible shows I have seen and wonder how they are still on TV. (Most in their 2 -5th or more season) I can’t believe you gave up so quickly on this show. This was truly gold and you blew your chance! I mean come on… There are 36 episodes of The Almighty Johnsons on Netflix right now, and that show sucked compared… Read more »
after a slow start I ended up thinking what a novel plot and with many twist I could not believe the series was cancelled
You can not just left us hanging on first season. It’s a great tv series, please we want season 2 ASAP.
No way can you stop there just watched all 6 episodes on my day off. . I only meant to have a look at one have got nothing done today and you left me hanging
Want more! Please do more episodes! It is an amazing serie!!!!
I sooooo loved this show!!
What an ending – I’m dying here!
You can’t stop there!
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