(BYUtv)
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.
I am real sorry to hear this news. I had never heard of the BYUtv before and this was the first series i have watched from them. Extinct was really good to watch and if you dont continue to make more seasons maybe you can sell it to Netflix or some other company that will. Extinct really deserves to continue, especially with that ending.
I do not know what is wrong with BYU TV. The 2 best shows on TV you cancel. First Granite Flats, and now Extinct.
I love the show. I just got dish and now this channel please bring back.
Very disappointed that BYUtv cancelled Extinct. Really not happy to see great shows like Extinct and
Granite Flats killed off and junk programming like Splatalot and Stufio C renewed over and over .
Was so disappointed this series was not renewed. The acting and content was great. Hope they change their minds.
The family is in a race for their lives …and they stop to pray? Not even a religious person would be that foolish. It brought the story to a screeching halt. Then I found out the show was created by an apparently awful homophobe who was intent on his take of ‘family friendly’ television, whatever that actually means. Buh-bye, Extinct.
Very disappointed, I loved the show.
Sign my petition to demand that television networks give a season’s notice before canceling a show: https://www.change.org/p/hbo-give-viewers-one-season-s-notice-before-cancelling-a-television-series-with-cliffhangers
I enjoyed the first season and was looking forward to seeing season 2. This announcement was discharged heartning.
I just finished season 1 and I am saddened to learn that there will not be another season. This was a very good show and I realy enjoyed watching it.
Totally poor decision. This series strongly opened up BYUtv to a new genre which would allow many avenues to satisfy the non-profit, cause-based network’s purpose.
So sad it will not be renewed! It was a show that our older kids could watch for adventure and sci-fi without the worries of network television content. We enjoyed it!
I have to agree it’s AM…I am an adult but I think there was enough adventure but not overwhelming to younger children….simply over their heads but not so much they wouldn’t enjoy the sci-fi nature. There were a number of profound issues brought up but from a godly perspective but not so holy that it would put off non-believers. I would have liked to have seen future seasons. There was a very redemptive aspect to it I appreciated. I thought it was very good for the whole family, even with the violence. The violence was not overdone so that younger… Read more »
iT WAS A darn good show, SHOULD NOT HAVE CANCELED THIS SHOW
Im disappointed that Extinct isn’t being renewed. It was a good show
Saw the first episode and then the second. Was I the only one who was unimpressed. Didn’t watch the rest of the episodes until later a hit and miss episode. Still wasn’t interested in watching any more.
NOW for one I did watch “religiously” was Granite Flats. I couldn’t wait to watch the next season. and even now am watching the rebroadcast even though I know what’s going to happen. Love it.