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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With Lost and FlashFoward gone, I can truely say that I hate ABC!
You got rid of the only reason I watch ABC. Everything else you air is crap!
This show was thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat. I kept wondering when Season 2 would start, but know I’ve learned that it is cancelled. Boooooo!!!!!!
BRING IT BACK!!!!
Dear ABC
I’m from china,and I love,the show fulls of passions,I really really hope there will be a second chance for this show!The show deserves it!
Loved this show.There were much worse shows than FF still going on. Bring it back!
Bring it back!!! It was the best show on television.
this was a nice series hope they ll think there cancelation
Put it back on!!! So what, if it’s a bit slow to catch on. Look at the series LOST. People are a bit slow and un-imaginative. Eventually, through word of mouth you should be able to spin some real potential. If you’re NOT going to put it back on… how about telling us the story line (since you all boasted the fact you knew how it ended) You should reward those of us that watched the show and invested time in it. We’re not here just serving at the pleasures of YOUR SPONSORS. WE WANT THE STORY Thank you for… Read more »
i hope another channel shows the season 2. We are still waiting.
I have been waiting on the edge of my seat for what will happen in season 2
Don’t end it now!
The show MUST go on! please bring it back ABC :'(
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! We just watched them all on HULU!!!! BRING IT BACK!!!!!
Dear ABC, The show was great! I don’t know why the ratings keep dropping, but I’m sure the 2.1 mil who stay tuned would not want the show to be cancelled. And in fact, they may be your loyal customers as they are your “brand” loyal customers. 2.1 mil’s a shot mate, maybe the promotions are not the ones to worry, you should just air a pilot again for the season 2 with a FANTASTIC starter. I mean, you can’t let the 2.1 mil viewers be curious of what’s going to happen next right? I hope this is a well… Read more »
oh god! please i love flash forward so much !please make to season 2 we wait all around world wait for flash forward 2!and you know it!you sure about it!
pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
tnx im iranian…… of iran and i want of you….. of all iranian plz
ABC IS STUPID FOR CANCELING THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!