The CW has decided to finish the low-rated drama Hidden Palms two weeks earlier than planned. Fortunately for fans, they’ll still get to see all of the filmed episodes — at least that’s the plan right now.
Often compared to The O.C., the drama was conceived by Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson. Palms was originally scheduled to begin airing in early March but was replaced by Pussycat Dolls Present and postponed until May 30th. The drama debuted to disappointing ratings — fewer than 1.9 million watched. The second episode’s viewership dropped to just over 1.5 million.
For now, the CW still plans to air all eight episodes but, the network will burn them off as quickly as possible. Double episodes will air on both June 20th and 27th and the season finale will air on July 4th, a typically little-watched night of television. (Coincidentally, FOX is airing the final two episodes of their cancelled drama Drive on the same night.)
The network has also decided to drop the drama’s Sunday night encores effective immediately. Reruns of 7th Heaven will move to take Palms’ place at 8pm and double episodes of Reba reruns will fill in at 7pm on Sundays.
Though Hidden Palms has not been cancelled, it’s highly unlikely that the series will return for a second season. Will storylines be left unresolved by the end of the eighth episode? If the ratings fall any further, will the CW finish airing this season? Stay tuned! 
this is really getting ridiculous. this new “CW” is supposed to be good and yea all new shows? psh, any new show they have is cancelled and i love hidden palms its the best show ive like ever seen. seriously wtf is up with this new CW it sucks! why dont they just keep the show its obvious people like it, so just keep it for another season atleast like wtffffff this is so annoying i dont even want to watch this channel anymore because they keep ending all the new/good shows! MAYBE IF THEY ACTUALLY KEPT SHOWS, MORE PEOPLE… Read more »
I agree its not just like the oc. Its like most teen dramas but I also liked it, to bad they are already canceling it.
The networks are nuts. It TAKES TIME for a series to pick up viewers! This is an interesting, well-done drama with compelling characters – what kind of idiotic investment “strategy” does the CW use, to dump it before it’s even had a chance? They started it IN THE BEGINNING OF THE SUMMER, for crying out frickin’ loud! What do they expect?
I’m disgusted. I’m not watching any more new series until they’ve been on at LEAST a year. I’m sick of getting invested only to get slammed.
I love this show! I can’t believe they are cancelling it. I’ve made it a part of my regular tv scheduling.. and all of my friends love it too. The CW actually had a good show for once.. and now it’s over!! =(
I am also so tired of the CW cancelling shows before they actually see how viewers will react. I loved show “the mountain” and they did the same. I am no longer going to watch the network if they keep doing that.
Excuse Me RC I have a question for you. Did you write the show Hidden Palms cause it seems like you did by the statement you made. If you did congrats I love the OC so of course I love this its pretty much the exact same. But if you didn’t write Hidden Palms what the hell are you talking about?
Could we do something for the show to not be canceled ? please if someone knows answer! I REALLY ENJOYED IT because of the suspence , i can’t believe it will get canceled! Please CW change your mind!
My friend and I are really hooked on this show, so annoyed it wont be back, is there any chance they will keep it?
It is NOT another OC! Try actually watching the damn show, and you might figure that out! None of the characters are similar to the characters on The OC! We haven’t even seen the beach yet. It’s a good show. People (and networks) just need to give new tv shows a chance.
wtf everytime i watch a show it gets cancelled and i like them a lot they should just let a show go on for two seasons and then if it is no good then cancell it i just dont understand
Its such a bummmer that they might not have a second season, my friends and I are head over heels for this show. And sad how it has to end so soon, but kinda of convenient for summer plans, and plus we get to know the juicy secret sooner than planned ! All i know is that they better not cancel it during the next two weeks, or we will ALL flip!
Shame on you for those who dislike a show!
EVERY time I like a show it gets canceled…they should give hide palms a chance…geesh, its the begining of summer, young kids are just gettin settled in, don’t cancel yet…and YEAH…they liked the OC too!!!
so glad this show didnt’ make it! it’s horrible!
Sorry to the fans, but I didn’t really like it. Why do we need another OC????
I am so sick and tired of networks (and I use the term loosely with the CW) promoting the hell out of and then cancelling shows after a few episodes. How stupid are they? How many people do they think are going to watch the final 5 episodes when they’ve already essentially told us they’re cancelling it?!?