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?
The so-called “golden age of tv series” is crumbling. At least with movies you get the srory from start to finish. Very disappointed. Ascension has so much potential. Its an insult to the fans to pull the plug like this.
Absolutely loved it. I’m incredibly disappointed that there wont be a Season 2. I am a big Sci-fi fan and this series was truly original. What a terrible shame.
I was a late start, but enjoyed the series. I was really disappointed to search and find it would not continue.
omg i just watched it on netflix it was such a good show could easy watch season 2
Really enjoyed the show. So sad that it will not continue for additional seasons.
Well that was a let down I was looking forward to more episodes and seasons. What the heck. You left us hanging. Lets get it up and running
Are you serious??? My husband and I found this series on Netflix and I was going to advertise it with my followers on FB …. please consider in bringing it back.
BS. JUST WATCH S1 JUST TO FIND OUT IT ENED. SO MUCH OF MY LIFE LOST. THANX SYFY CH.
This is bull**** you need to make more seasons this is such a great show and us so much this is a must watch i would watch this everyday if I could I love it so much defantinly needs another season asap
Really. It”s not a good thing to get people excited about a show n just leave them wanting more. Wanting to really go to space. The little girl make it happen.
I really liked the serries
Was interested how it would develop
Would have watched it
This mini series was great, and I really appreciated the ending. It was thought provoking and was a perfect way to end the series. I would have loved further seasons expanding on this unique idea of space travel.
surprise, another awesome show that has been back heeled! who the hell makes these decisions while shows like the walking dead get constantly strung out into utter boredom. Ascension had the beginnings of something special. How can humanity progress while minds are being kept fed on repetitive shows and braindead reality shows? GET A GRIP
Why wouldn’t you want a fantastic, original show to become a steady series? I’m very disappointed.
I think ascension season 2 should come back I love the season 1… I honestly think it should come back on because it was so interesting to be honest!!! Please come back