Good news! Damages has been saved from cancellation and there will be a fourth and fifth seasons. Unfortunately, not all of the show’s fans will be able to see the new episodes.
Damages revolves around Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), a tough New York attorney. She takes on tough cases and will do just about anything to make sure her clients come out on top. Prominent castmembers have included Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson, Zeljko Ivanek, Noah Bean, Anastasia Griffith, and Philip Bosco.
The FX series has been declining in the ratings for some time and the third season finale only drew 925,000 viewers. The cable channel said that they couldn’t afford to keep broadcasting the show based on those numbers. They also said they’d be open to some sort of partnership deal if Sony could find another buyer (ala the shared airings of Friday Night Lights between NBC and DirecTV).
DirecTV has come to the show’s rescue but is financing new episodes for exclusive airings, in a similar vein to the deal they made for Passions a couple years back. This means that viewers who don’t have DirecTV won’t be able to see the episodes.
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“FX was very proud to have developed one of the best scripted series on television, but, in order to have a future, the show needed DirecTV and we are thrilled they stepped in,” said John Landgraf, President & General Manager, FX Networks. “Sony Pictures Television is a great production partner and we at FX Productions are excited for these next two seasons.”
Under the exclusive deal, DirecTV has ordered 20 new episodes of Damages that will play out over the course of two seasons. They’ll air on DirecTV’s exclusive 101 channel in 2011 and 2012. The satellite provider has also acquired the rights to rerun the first three seasons of Damages.
For those without DirecTV, the episodes will surely be released on DVD at some point.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that Damages has been saved? If you don’t already subscribe, would this news make you consider ordering DirecTV?
Image courtesy FX.
sucks, loved that show! Glen is the best actress I’ve seen in my 34 years. How annoying is it that shows that suck & have no substance to them stay on and those that are great go to Direct tv or off air. Flippin politics! Now to wait for dvd, this sucks.
Thrilled that Damages has not been cancelled. I have gotton so many people hooked on this show. Season 1 had to have been some of the best televison ever produced. However, I am not happy that it will not be aired on FX. I do not have Direct TV. I really feeled let down by FX. How quickly will the new season be available on DVD? I have already purchase seasons 1 & 2.
Great show. Would have been disappointed if it had not comeback. Not sure why it lost so many of its viewers? And,I have directv,too!
works for me I already have direcTv
been waiting for it to be announced for the new season so i went on line to check. i was so sad to think it could be cancelled and now direct tv? i do not have direct tv… oh please… someone work this out… brilliant series… glenn close is beyond amazing… as is the rest of the cast…
Too bad it was cancelled, we cancelled Comcast, not interested in Direct TV. We think it is all robbery to charge such fees for so few channels worthy of watching. This was a very good series, too bad it’s not available on the websites for wi-fi viewing. Bummer.
I am a big Damages fan, however I wont get DirecTV for just one show. I am very sad that I won’t be able to continue to watch the show. Why does DirecTV have to be so greedy and not partner with another company to air the shows the the remaining fans?
I am so MAD!!!!! I loved that show I can’t believe I won’t be able to watch it. Thanks for nothing!!!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE the show, but will not give up my FiOS for satellite TV. I hope we’ll still be able to watch episodes online.
Love the show but don’t have Direct TV, will need to wait until out on DVD
I am very disappointed that I won’t be able to see Damages. I don’t have directTV. I love that series. It’s one of my favorite shows I have looked forward seeing. So Now What?
I’m really glad Damages will continue, but I don’t have Direct TV and I won’t get it for just one show. Really wish they would share rights with FX . . . or someone!? It won’t do me any good this way, so I’m not a happy camper about that.
Share it with FX? FX cancelled it – in other words, FX is done with it.
GLAD TO HEAR DAMAGES IS BACK BUT I DON’T HAVE DIRECT TV…..
Glad Damages is back and very glad that I have DirecTV, Can’t wait for the 5th.
Have you people ever heard of Bittorrent??
No thanks.