The ratings for ABC’s FlashForward continue to tumble and it would seem that the network is concerned. Production on the series has been temporarily halted.
The work stoppage began last week and will continue through this holiday week. Production on the 13th episode is expected to begin on Monday when the cast and crew return.
ABC says that the break was built into the work schedule and was positioned to “boost the writing.” A spokesman said, “They want to maintain the high quality of the show, and this gives the writers the opportunity to do so.”
Of course, it doesn’t seem like much of a coincidence that the shut down comes right after FlashForward hit a series low in the ratings. It also follows the departure of Marc Guggenheim as a co-showrunner/executive producer. Co-creator/exec producer David Goyer is now the sole showrunner.
What do you think? Do you think the production stoppage comes as a result of the declining ratings?
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This is a fascinating show. The main character, as played by Fienne, is one dimensional and boring, but the story is gripping and the suspense about what happened and just who was behind it (and why) is very good. May be difficult to maintain that suspense unless they pick up the pace a bit. It does drag a bit from time to time. Like other shows that struggle because they do not appeal to the lowest common denominator, this one may not be a big hit because it is too smart, too challenging. Does everything have to be a BIG… Read more »
People that want this show to fail I think are morons. This is one of the best new shows on TV. It’s extremely thought provoking and intelligent. What people don’t understand is that any good story takes time to devlop. People want instant gratification from TV! FF is following the Lost pattern. Show puzzle pieces each show and build up to something big. Can’t you people see that’s what’s happening. The cast is great, the writing is great, the production is great! Please keep this show going! If it’s too smart for you, turn to Cartoon Network then!
Good riddance.
well…i think overall this is a quality programme. Its really good, at least the story or idea is. I think its kind of lost its way, maybe due to poor directing or producing im not sure but i hope if abc get new guys in to take the reins this show will pic it self back up and get back to the point of what it should be about.
I love the show. please do not cancel.
Like this show but if it ends hope it concludes successfully and not have as lame an ending as Life on Mars last year. What a waste that was.
This was a sleeper surprise, I love this show. It is mysterious but the plot is progressing. I see long term scenerios here similar to lost but with more viability. The personal vunerability of every person is facing is very balzy. Each characters struggles are just what every person would experience if this actually happened. It is very emotionally accessible. What ever happens with the continuation of the show, I appreciate the show, the characters and how it is shot.
Promos caught my interest, but one “Lost” type show is enough for me to become involved with. Give me Monk, Psych, White Collar, Big Bang Theory – escapist fun, without all the trying to make sense of what’s going on. If I want to think that much, I’ll worry about how to pay for my retirement – that’s murky enough.
DOWN HILL AND TO UNREALISTIC SINCE THE START.
I love, love, love this show and would be sad to see it go. I agree that some of the recent episodes have been really slow and not holding my attention like the first episodes did but keep trying, maybe it will pick back up!
i love flash forward & i am more involved each week & fascinated by the plotline. i dont want it cancelled! but the trend continues for the networks to cancel the good, thought provoking critically acclaimed series like eli stone & pushing daisies & boston legal & put on more mind numbing, mindless, inane reality series. It boggles the mind the garbage that is left in tv in favor of good shows–i guess the good shows just cost too much so the almighty dollar rules & it just drives more & more viewers to cable–vicious cycle!
i loooove the show please bring it back or continue i understood the 11th hour being a remake of the original had to be cancelled but this is new and exciting and makes people think (perhaps that is the problem?)
I like “Flash Forward”! I’m sorry it’s not doing well and hope it will play out thru April! It’s original and thought provoking!
it’s about time they killed this show. first it was great, but then the “alternative” stuff started. My tivos found something else to record.
Fail you miserable beast, fail like the failure you are.
They should end this series now !! I was huge on it when it first started but it’s been downhill ever since. Last week episode was the nail in the coffin for me because what did “finding the woman I saw 6 months in the future”, have to do with anything,.
CANCEL