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?
Best thing SYFY ever did . People loves the first episodes .Instead of doing more of ASCENSION they did more SHARKNADOs , Somebody over there is a frigging idiot .
What a great show Ascension was just watched all episodes on Netflix such a rich universe of characters created and plot … loved the show better written than most sci fi shows with many classic themes… hope they bring Series 2
you need to look at the new about this…series 2 cancelled
Wow I just watched this it was so much better written than many sci fi with great themes from classic literature … what a great show Ascension was why no series 2?
I just watched ascension on Netflix. I want more. Who is Christa? What is the scientific explanation of who/ what she has become?
Oh know, I have been waiting for the next season of Ascension, I love it!!! Please, Please someone pick it up for season 2. It is such an interesting story!
I can’t believe that there is not a Season 2. I am at a loss not knowing what was supposed to happen next. They just laid the ground-work and then ended the show.
just watched this and yes BRING ON SEASON 2 pls
I just watched the series after buying it on iTunes; it was extremely interesting and would love to see more; especially after the totally unexpected ending of the original 3 episodes. Please continue the story somehow.
Really enjoyed the mini series. Hope Netflix, or another network, picks up the series and continues the story.
Loved it hope netflix picks it up for a 2nd season
I loved it. Hope netflix picks it up
ALso loved the show and would like to see what it becomes
Yes I loved this show please bring it back
This was one of the best mini-series in a long time. By episode 3 I thought they had nowhere to go. Clearly this would be the end. Then I saw episode 6 and I need more! There’s clearly so more they can do! Give them a chance!
On another note, this was very much like Wool. If you want more Ascension, check out Wool by Hugh Howey. It’s not 100% but very similar. And there’s a little more to the story, the backstory, and an ending (spread out over 3 books).
I checked out Wool but I only see it so far in book form. Is it a movie yet?
Yes Yes Yes . please continue with this or atleast run another season and find a conclusion or a happy ending…This is good acting and a great story..I say Bring it and bring more of it..Please……