The latest TV series to be based on the classic comic strip Flash Gordon has gone where many sci-fi series have gone before — the cancellation galaxy. It turns out that Flash’s greatest nemesis this time around wasn’t Ming the Merciless but a lack of viewers.
The series debuted on August 10, 2007 on Sci Fi. It was the latest series based on the intergalactic hero’s exploits and stars Eric Johnson (Smallville) and Gina Holden (Blood Ties). Though many science fiction fans were looking forward to the series, most reviews were pretty negative. The producers took the criticisms to heart and worked on improving storylines and adding more Mongo action.
The premiere attracted approximately 2.1 million viewers (one of Sci Fi’s best-rated series premieres of the year) but fell as the season progressed. Flash Gordon’s first season finished airing on February 8, 2008 with the episode entitled “Revolution, part two.”
Sci Fi has been quiet on the subject of the show’s fate though, based on the show’s ratings, a second season hasn’t realistically been expected. As time’s gone on, it’s become apparent that Flash won’t be back to save the world next fall.
At Sci Fi’s recent upfront presentation, Sci Fi president David Howe briefly talked about Flash Gordon. He spoke about it in the past-tense and coupled it with previously cancelled series like The Dresden Files and Painkiller Jane. He feels that the series wasn’t developed enough and said that Sci Fi may try again in a few years — with a fresh take and a bigger budget.
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Gina Holden, the actress who plays Flash’s girlfriend Dale Arden, was recently interviewed on The Doctor and Mrs Who show. Though the series does have its fans, the actress doesn’t hold out much hope for a resurrection campaign being effective. She said, “I think every effort that people make is great but really, unfortunately, it comes down to studio. And I think once they make their mind up, that’s it. That doesn’t mean that I’m not believing but, it’s a tough call. I would just say, enjoy the moment, enjoy what we did do.” Stay tuned! 
I just finished season for second time its one of my favorites wish they never canceled
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I totally enjoyed watching this series with my 12 yr old son, I purchased it because I’m a fan of the older ones and I must say I was so dissapointed that at the end of revolution part 2… that was it! I want to see what happens and wish it had another series to fund out, I with the network hadn’t Givin up on this gem of a program. The characters were awesome and the story was just getting interesting.
I liked this series a lot, its a shame they ended it the way they did, it sucks not to know what happened!!
Right ? It Was A Really Great Show ! But They Also Had Charmed Out At That Time And They Kind Of Resemble Each Other That’s Why They Lost So Many Viewers ! I Really Hope They Still Bring It Back Some Day Even Tho We Are Sitting Here In 2015
Yea I’m right there with ya ! Bummer huh…
I enjoyed this series but the ending. It left me wondering there is any other season coming , but not hoping they will bring it back it a great show syfy created put a little extra adventure it will be great. Hoping to see what happens .
I like the episodes, except for three if them that seemed very low budget. I think that if they were going to end the series, at least they should of not left you hanging in the last episode. The last episode should of been a completion, just as the series was a completion. It’s not right to Do this to the 35% of the people that did Like and follow the series??? I think they owe us a completion episode, or Movie, to leave the followers feeling finished with the series. I think the decision makers, should do this and… Read more »
I still don’t understand why they cancelled this show. It was so good. They should at least make a tv movie to resolve the series finale.
I agree, and bring back as many of the original cast members to keep it real. I would totally buy that movie ♡ classic!
Apparently the 3rd episode of this was declared to be “…the worst episode of anything ever” in one of the UK magazines.
Who wants a great show with that good-bad cult following potential, when you could have Dave Howe and SyFy’s new product-placement friendly cooking show? I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. Guess I’ll go cook up some barbecued sharktopus with a side of mongo salsa – and to drink…gatoroid. Man-o-man, just get on with the ice-9 and kill me now SyFy.
Just started watching this, im on episode seven and this is a good show pity its been cancelled will watch the other episodes because im enjoying the storyline will be sad to get to the end of ep 22
This show was getting so good towards the season finale. I was counting very much on seeing the second season. I’ve seen forums and blog that have discussed this show and other like this it — they’re always so hostile — criticising every insignificant little detail. It’s no wonder why the producers lose interest.
I hope they do pick this show up again, I’d like too what would’ve happened next.
Get the reality crap off TV put back on the series and movies. LIFE sucks enough not to have reality on every channel reminds me of the movie Running Man what is TV really becoming and what of our society. People turn off the reality crap and maybe some real TV of Action, Adventure, Comedy, and Fantasy will be back.
I liked the series.I hope something can be done and fast.
I walked away from the new Flash Gordon after the pilot, which I hated with a white-hot passion on every level. They took one of the primal sci-fi adventurers and turned him into a mopey jock with daddy issues? And yes, I understand that Ming can’t be Fu Manchu in space anymore, but we deserve better than making him JUST SOME GUY who rules with the power of WATER RIGHTS. It’s like making Darth Vader into some fey douche in a turtleneck, and the Dark Side of the Force into a supernatural understanding of zoning laws. And yes, this is… Read more »