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?
What the f__k !?.The Ascension got cancelled when i in the last episode was wondering how this story would end.But in true Syfy style they dumped it.Shame on you for sure.
I thourghly enjoyed ascension, such an original idea and so well executed had me gripped for all 6 episodes , would love to see this progressed to see the final outcome…..tv at its best…
I was definitely very disappointed when i found out that they stopped the series. Everything about it drew my attention, the acting, the suspension, the plot. I got sucked into Ascension rather quickly. And got thoroughly disgusted at the fact that they stopped the series like they did. Its left completely open and rather sickening that they end it the way they did. At least give it a proper closing. If Syfy was truly very happy with the 6 episodes like they claim to be then ya’ll would have kept it going rather than having an excuse of this “high… Read more »
Totally agree, I was gripped and couldn’t wait to see the next episode quality acting and directing ….a first class piece of work, could easily be the next battle star galactica, pity that when something this good is produced it doesn’t get a decent run.
It had been a while since I had enjoyed quality sci-fi like this. Why on Earth would they only produce 3 episodes? There are so many questions left unanswered at the end of the second part of episode 3. How good do I think this series has been for me to watch? Let’s just say that it is late 2018, and this is the first time EVER that I have “binge watched” anything AT ALL online. That’s how much I have enjoyed this mini series. There’s so much material to continue working on it. In an era where there is… Read more »
I enjoyed the series and the mystery. I would absolutely watch the series.
This was a well conceived and well written production, worthy of a 2nd season for certain. As a science fiction fan for more than 50 years I can say that few things I have seen in recent years would come close to this. The characters are believable and interesting, the plot has enough twists to keep your attention from start to finish. I can think of no reason why this program should be canceled.
Bring it baaack!! I feel like Christy teleported me into the series too!!!
I would love to watch assention second season very much
Love this show. Just discovered it, very unique story. Please bring it back. It was awesome!
I LOVED Ascension!!! I have to see the rest!!
I’m so irritated this was cancelled!!!!! I just watched this on Netflix and there are only six episodes!!!!???? this show is epic!!! BRING IT BACK NETFLIX!!!
I just finished the last episode. I would have watched it!! Why do they take off such quality story lines? I just don’t understand.
I want more of Ascension, can’t believe it cancelled…
Season 2 on Netflix!! Don’t leave us hanging!
Season 2 thank you !!