Extinct has gone the way of the woolly mammoth. BYUtv has cancelled its Extinct TV show after one season of ten episodes. In a refreshing turn of events, the non-profit network issued a statement acknowledging the Extinct cancellation, and didn’t try to reframe it as as a “limited event series” which was always intended to be a single season program.
A post-apocalyptic science fiction drama from creators Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, Extinct stars Chad Michael Collins, Victoria Atkin, Jaclyn Hales, Yorke Fryer, Jack Depew, Matthew Bellows, and Jake Stormoen. The BYUtv series kicks off with aliens regenerating the human race, 400 years after its extinction. Now that they’re back, those who have returned embark upon quest to understand what is going on and why they are here.
Here’s the Extinct cancellation announcement, from BYUtv:
The BYUtv original scripted sci-fi series, Extinct, will not be renewed for a second season
Dear Extinct viewers,
Since the season finale in November, many of you have inquired about a second season of Extinct. This is a decision we have carefully considered since this breakout series launched earlier last year. As with any program or series on BYUtv, decisions like this are difficult, and never made without considerable analysis. After much discussion and debate, we have decided to not renew Extinct for a second season.
We recognize many of you will be disappointed to hear this. Like you, we understand the feelings when a beloved show is canceled. Unfortunately, the approval and cancelation cycle is part of the ebb and flow of any television network. But we wanted you to understand why we reached this decision. Unlike most networks who make renewal decisions based solely on audience size and the resulting financial impact of those ratings, we as a non-profit, cause-based network have the luxury of using broader, more qualitative data points. For example, we weigh the content and message of the series itself, its resonance with fans, its uniqueness in the TV landscape, and ultimately its ability to live up to our strategic aims as a content source that connects with families.
To be sure, Extinct was a bold experiment into this genre for BYUtv. And we were proud to bring this series to you. We’re grateful to our talented production partners on Extinct including GoFilms, Taleswapper, Orson Scott Card, and the remarkable cast and tireless crew of the series. Most of all, we appreciate you—the passionate fans of the show. While the Extinct chapter may be ending, the good news is that BYUtv is more committed than ever to producing unique, innovative, and purposeful stories that families can watch together.
Thank you again for your loyalty and trust as a viewer. And please stay tuned as we pledge to bring you even more world-class television for families in 2018 and beyond.
What do you think? Did you watch the first season of the Extinct TV series? Should BYUtv have cancelled or renewed Extinct for a second season. Sound off, in the comments.
OMG I LOVED THAT SHOW IT figures some show that makes you r too bad a real network cant d pick it up sell it Netflix amazon prime lol the acting was good story plot was very intriguing
They finally get my interest in a show and then they kill it. It had a good fan base according to them but they are dropping the ball. I too am one with this company.
Im just not not going to start a BYU series anymore since they could cancel a good and interesting tv show such as Extinct. I feel like I wasted my time watching it without a proper ending. BYUTV’ why couldn’t you at least make season 2 then end the series with a proper closing.
Just finished episode 5. Decided to check season 2 possibility. Since there is no season, BYU has lost a viewer.
a very intriguing show with a large number of mysteries, questions and plot twists. Loved season 1 and sorry to see it go. Certainly hooked me.
I have no idea who byuTV are or what they are about but I am sick to death of great sci fi shows being cancelled.
Commit to telling a complete story or stop wasting people’s time.
There has to be something else to this story. What is really the reason for the cancellation? It was clean, good, fun. Very intriguing. Someone spill the beans, pretty, pretty, please? (You know who you are!)
My kids were actually processing religion with this show. It encouraged them to read further into their faith…LDS. They were showing pride in their faith. Please reconsider.
Please reconsider. A show my entire family can watch.
Super bummed. I’m a huge syfy fan and found a show I can see with my young kids. Very disappointed
But studio c lives on /that is just too corn ball, brainless Heaven forbid we have something that makes you thing
This is one of the more refreshing shows to air in several years. Orson Scott Card is a brilliant writer and it’s about time that someone did it proper justice on TV. I would love to see a second and even third season.
I really enjoyed the show and it was getting very interesting, especially the season/series ending. I always love Orson Cards movies with the sci-fi themes. I hope the Extinct show will be broughr back so I can continue to watch it.
Come on BYUtv. I am up in Canada and don’t have a religious bone in my body and I loved this show. I know it had detractors particularly as some really don’t like Orson Scott Card anti-homosexual stance, but this has nothing to do with the show, which was a real little gem. I am very disappointed in the cancellation, and I really thought you were better then that BYUtv.
I am actually really sad… Hard to find clean shows or intriguing shows like this one. Please don’t cancel.