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?
It was a great show. I was hooked after the first fifteen minutes of viewing. Sucks that it won’t be back, but not surprised with SyFy and the way they work
They should go to Netflix! That’s where I found the show and I love it!
I thought it was intelligence and made some interesting social commentary. I was really looking forward to going on their journey with them. I became connected to the characters.
I wasn’t sure of the show at first, but it got me hooked. Would really like to see another season…or more. So many questions left unanswered.
I’m extremely disappointed. I thought the series was brilliant. Every show should be slotted for 3 seasons and then decide at that point if it’s worth it. Or sell it to Netflix and let them go with it. They seem to know what they’re doing in that field.
Loved it really wish there was as season 2 story was great kept you guessing
For the most part, I actually enjoyed this show. I have always been a fan of the traveling space odyssey such as Stargate Universe. However, this show takes an interesting twist that I felt somewhat uncertain about, but was willing to play along. If the show was turned into a series I would absolutely watch it, mostly so I could watch everything backfire and see the fallout from the situation. I do find it incredibly frustrating that I get pulled into these type of shows, (Stargate Universe), that never have any type of closure. I understand that its mostly due… Read more »
Wow! Why am I not surprised??? Just another short sighted network screw up. Like, “Revolution”, “Terra Nova”, “Primeval, New World”, “Ascension” has left millions of Sci-Fi loving viewers out in the cold. For once FINSH WHAT YOU START! I know that’s asking too much but all this shows me is a lack of imagination. How do these bozos end up making millions of dollars and can’t even figure out how to complete the freakin’ mission? Like millions of other viewers, who invest their time into these types of series, it’s time to tell it like it is, you so called… Read more »
Solid comment!!!
I really hope they make more seasons. I loved the show
Honestly, the way TV is these days, they should wait for netflix and hulu ratings before making the choice to continue or not. Many, many great tv shows found their cult audiences on streamers and not on cable. Torchwood. Fire fly, ect. (Although they did have some dedicated followers on broadcast schedule.) I think the best course of action would be to have netflix or hulu buy the show in order to make it an original, ensuring prolonged progression as well as a higher budget. Just my opinion.
Good series. Bring it back.
First Scifi series in a long time that was interessting… so sad there is no season 2
another good movie bites the dust
they need to learn people don’t always watch when they first come out….. doesn’t mean the movie should be canceled
Can’t belive they won’t renew it it’s shows like this that can grow and become so good. But knowing this won’t happen gets me depressed cause people one day might relate to something so crazy makes u want more bring it back.
Love this series. Very interesting !!