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 enjoyed the show, very disappointed to find out it wasnt picked up for a second season. too bad they base everything off of TV ratings when more and more people are streaming.
This show was so fantastic! Did they stop airing it because its too close to reality???
loved it, they should bring it back!
It is sad that there are no more episode, I liked the serie.
Just watched Ascension on Netflix, not realizing that there was no follow-up season 2. This has to be one of the most frustrating TV experiences I’ve ever had. This show had legs. Unfortunately shortsightedness by Syfy deemed moderate ratings unworthy of a season 2. This network must have hired the exec from Fox who canceled Family Guy after it’s first few seasons. I’d love for someone to have enough sense to pick-up this show and build on it’s great beginning.
I agree i have just looked it up to find out about season two. All these programs get made but if the “Ratings” are not up to scratch they get axed ( Never mind those that love the program) what are we paying money for.? Those that be want to think of the customer/viewer not the balance books and money made or lost. WHY DO I PAY FOR SKY???????
Just watched the 6 episodes of Ascension on Netflix.I didn’t realize there was only one season. Now I’m totally pissed! This show had legs, unfortunately Syfy was shortsighted by canceling season 2. Hopefully someone has enough sense to pickup the ball dropped by Syfy.
I have decide to cancel my Syfy and Netfix since every show I watch and like has no ending. Over it! Not worth the money or time when I can rent a movie at the RedBox for $1 and at least see the end. It is sick to see the crap that they do keep on. I know being only one person they don’t care but maybe some others will have the nerve to do the same.
Just finished binge watching Season 1 on Netflix and I absolutely can not get enough. Cruel joke there is not a season 2. So many directions this series could go. Please bring it back
Really enjoyed the series, very disappointed that it will not continue.
I am a sci-fi fanatic and watched season 1 and was left with the wow factor. Please find a way to bring on more seasons. It was so intriguing and fascinating and, and. and…
I certainly would! In season 2 I would fast forward the first 50 years followed by the grand finale season 3
I have just watched Season 1 and absolutely loved this show. PLEASE do another season!!
Why the h e double L was this show cancelled? This was one of the most interesting sci-fis I have seen in a long time. Bring it back!
I have just watched half of this show, which I have enjoyed, and now I come to find this will end at season one. What I don’t understand is why, with all the positive comments, the ratings were not enough to keep it going. Hoping for a continuation as the concept is intriguing.
Loved this mini series, why do all the good shows get cancelled after one season ?