The ABC TV show about what happens in the future apparently doesn’t have one. FlashForward has been cancelled after one season.
FlashForward begins as the world’s population blacks out for 137 seconds and they “flash forward” to see visions of their lives six months in the future. The series’ ensemble cast includes Joseph Fiennes, John Cho, Jack Davenport, Zachary Knighton, Peyton List, Dominic Monaghan, Brian F. O’Byrne, Courtney B. Vance, Sonya Walger, and Christine Woods.
The series debuted in September and attracted a 4.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 12.47 million viewers. With a lot of buzz, it seemed like ABC had a hit. For week two, the ratings dropped to a still very respectable 3.7 and 10.73 million.
But then viewership just kept falling, hitting a low of a 2.1 in the key demo and just 7.1 million viewers. Then, ABC pulled the series for three months. The spin was that they would relaunch FlashForward after the Olympics.
The network gave the return a significant amount of promotion but it didn’t help. FlashForward’s ratings were even worse and they just kept dropping. They’ve gotten so bad that The CW has been beating them in the demo.
To no surprise, ABC has cancelled FlashForward after one season of 20 episodes. The series finale will air in two weeks, on May 27th.
What do you think? Did FlashForward deserve a second season? Could ABC have saved it? If given the chance, how would you wrap it up?
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I vote to put Flash forward back on the air! I’m tired of all the shows that I watch on ABC being canceled!!!!!!
I am extremely upset to find out that Flash Forward isn’t being renewed. Honestly, I don’t watch much tv, however I was truly addicted to this show. I loved getting to know the characters and the complex story lines…..I really thought this was the best show ABC had to offer when it came to drama. The “V” show cannot compete with “Flash Forward.” It may not matter to most, but I won’t be watching any shows on ABC because of this poor decision.
I CANT BELIEVE FLASHFORWARD HAS BEEN CANCELLED. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED…IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO GET IT BACK ON THE AIR???? WRITE AND PROTEST TO ABC…YES I LOVED IT THAT MUCH!
I feel like I just had a flash into another dimension! I was so unaware that FlashForward was cancelled. Apparently in my Pollyanna world of thinking, I kept hoping that it was going to start up soon as part of the new fall lineup. I had missed this May article announcing the show cancellation. Too bad. FlashForward was the first show in a long time that I was glued to and dedicated to – eagerly waiting for the next show! Big sigh. Nothing to LookForward to now.
Ok I was searching to find out what Happened!?!? I am not an avid tv watcher by any means. The only show I have ever watched regularly was LOST. Then this show came out and I missed a few episodes so I saw the entire season on line and was instantly excited about a show that had as much integrity and interest as LOST. I am really pissed to finally discover Flash Forward will not be continued! This Sucks!! What the hell is happening when ppl chose reality tv over great plot, writing, intelligent story lines and dialog. The masses… Read more »
I agree ABC is making a BIG mistake cancelling “Flash Forward.” I have been waiting for the Season 2 premier. They didn’t wrap everything up, they should have a TV movie to give answers, or a cable network should pick it up. This would be a steal for the Sifi Channel, or TNT. At least we have “The Event” to fill the gap of “24.”
I loved this show and was looking forward to it returning all summer….left with such a sense of let down as I wanted to know where the lives of these characters would go! WHY CANCEL—and V really???that show sucks
I cant belive this…
I hate when they do that!
This show was one of best which i have seen in my life!
P E A C E
My husband and I LOVED watching Flash Forward! It was our FAVORITE show and we couldn’t wait to watch each week. One of the best TV shows ever. It was one of those few shows that both my husband and I really enjoyed. Very intelligent. We cannot believe that this show was taken off the air. I agree with the last entry, hopefully the creators will try take it to another channel. AWESOME SHOW – PLEASE BRING IT BACK! I love Joseph Fiennes! ps to ABC–we don’t need another cop, law or medical drama! We need Flash Forward BACK!!!
This was one of the best ABC shows. It had a great story line and really kept the viewer on the edge of their seat. BIG MISTAKE ABC. I hope some other network picks it up.
I agree with the previous comments. I truly miss FlashForward. Great premise, acting, etc. I hope the creators are trying to get it on another channel (Syfy, Fox11, FX, other cable). I just saw the premiere of “The Event” and was disappointed. Nothing original. It seemed bits and pieces were borrowed from other shows. Not even close to the caliber of FlashForward. I kept thinking through the entire show that I missed FlashForward so much. Please try to bring it back!
We are so upset that Flash Forward won’t be back for another season. We really think that the show does deserve at least a second season, especially for the way season one ended. We need some kind of closure. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!
I am soo upset that they just took it off like that. If they knew that they were not gonna return then they should have made the last episode better than it was, and not leave those who do watch it in anticipation for next season. I am COMPLETLY pissed off, really liked that show and the characters and I was looking forward to see whats to them. ABC BRING IT BACK!!! At least put them back on the website so we can watch.
If this is how ABC treats its viewers … Well, my response is to refuse to invest one minute watching ABC prime time shows from now on. Heck, they might pull the plug on another story line before resolving it.
My husband and I loved this show. He doesn’t watch many of the same ones I do, but we both loved this one!