As I reported earlier, ABC has chosen to cancel the freshman series Commander in Chief. The series stars Geena Davis as President Mackenzie Allen, the first female President of the United States. The show started off strong (with the critcs and in the ratings) but was then plagued by production issues — and then by a declining viewership. ABC has maintained that they believe in show and, though it will not appear on the Fall 2006 schedule, the show may not be gone for good.
It’s been reported that ABC chief Steve McPherson is actually in talks with Chief creator Rod Lurie to bring the characters back for a two-hour television movie. The deal isn’t finalized as yet but McPherson sounds hopeful they’ll be able to work something out over the summer.
“It’s a fantastic story that Rod has in mind, and there’s still a really dedicated audience for the show,” McPherson said. “It would give Rod a chance to tell a lot of stuff he didn’t get the opportunity to tell and give us another look at it (the concept) in a reconfigured form.” If the movie is produced and is successful, then other Commander in Chief projects may be produced in the future.
For those who can’t wait, be sure to tune in to ABC at the end of the month when the network will air the final three episodes of the first (but hopefully not last) season of Commander in Chief. Episodes are also available for download on
Apple’s online iTunes store.
Bring show back with Glenn Close
I have just watched this show and liked the story line the problem is with Genna Davis not right for this she talks through her teeth and just doesn’t have the personality plus wardrobe is terrible find a new actress
Commander in chief was a very addicting, one of the best realustuc shows I’ve seen in a long time. I was very upset that it ended after only 18 episodes. They need to bring it back. The way it was ended left me wanting to see more. Geena Davis was wonderful as a president, she was strong, resourceful, compassionate and fair. I want to see how she beats Templeton and his dirty ways to try to destroy Mac. She’s a breath of fresh air on how she ran her presidency and her compain. She was honest without mud slinging as… Read more »
Watched the pilot back in 2005 but did not conect. Picked it up now 2017 and halfway through, already having withdraw feelings. The series is great. Geena is fabulous as she is in all her movies. Sad there was only one season.