USA Network’s In Plain Sight TV show recently had its episode order cut from 16 to 13 installments. Is this a sign that the series is headed for the TV graveyard after three seasons?
Not necessarily. It turns out that In Plain Sight will wrap season three early for another reason. The Futon Critic was told by Universal Cable Productions, “John McNamara, executive producer and showrunner of USA Network’s In Plain Sight, took a leave of absence for medical reasons… John Romano assumed executive producer responsibilities for the remaining episodes. Given the unexpected change, we decided to end the season at a natural spot — with the surprising cliffhanger of episode 13.”
Season three will finish airing on Wednesday, June 30th. In Plain Sight hasn’t been renewed for a fourth season yet and isn’t necessarily looking like a lock either.
Last season reportedly averaged 4.08 million viewers but recent episodes have been attracting less than three million viewers. That’s certainly not a good indicator for renewal.
What do you think? Should In Plain Sight be renewed for season four or cancelled?
Image courtesy USA.
Renew it, it is excellent! It has plenty of places to go. Great cast.
The banter is fantastic between Mary and, well, everyone. She is hilarious! She actually says what most of us would love to say, but usually only think!! The show is fantastic and should be renewed … WITHOUT QUESTION! When I first saw the previews for this “new series”, I wasn’t sure it would be something I’d be interested in. I’m so glad I gave it a shot. This is a GREAT show! Please renew this show … PLEASE!
When are the TV people going to figure out that it is hard to build a loyal fan base with such short seasons with breaks longer than the season in between? I really like the show, but if it is cancelled I will think twice before watching another “new” show…why bother to get interested?
IPS should be renewed… although USA (and NBC Universal) isn’t the sharpest tack in the box when it comes to listening to fans. Remember “The 4400”? Dropped with no closure.
C’mon! I just went on and on about Happy Town and how I am giving up on ABC, NBC, and CBS and how could only count on USA and TNT and now they might get rid of In Plain Sight!. Renew you crazies!!!!!
RENEW! Why is it that every decent show with a plot, good acting and some intelligence is always hanging on the edge of the cliff? We are not all imbeciles who watch ao-called reality crap. I am sick and tired of getting involved with a good show, only to have it be cancelled because of some executive’s glance at a paper with their unscientific ratings. No one ever seems to give an intelligent show a chance. Do you realize it takes time to develop a following? I just found out about this show, and now I hear it may be… Read more »
RENEW: too few shows have this level of character development and scripting, let alone quality performances.
What a “no-brainer”!!! One of the BEST shows on TV……RENEW IT…..RENEW IT!!! Afterall, I just lost my “Saving Grace” last night……couldn’t stand to also lose Mary & Marshall 🙂
Renew renew renew. My favorite show…their partnership is
hilarious! Don’t you dare cancel this show!!
For pete’s sake, RENEW IT ALREADY, PLEASE? Why is it that thought-provoking, clever, well-written shows are always on the proverbial chopping block, yet the mindless drivel that comprises most ‘reality’ shows is rabidly eaten up by a certain overly-influential (demographically speaking) segment of the viewership? What possesses network executives to make the supposedly ‘informed’ decisions that they make annually, and botch up in the process more often than not? It’s getting to the point that we’ll no longer be able to HAVE weekly installment-type television shows to watch that actually require viewers to absorb, think about, and internalize intelligently –… Read more »
RENEW!!!!!!! RENEW!!!!!!!!!!! its the 2nd day of the week when i get some me time as a mom. i love the show. my husband keeps kids and i watch the show. i LOVE LOVE LOVE the show.so RENEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great show that definitely should be renewed. I’m not surprised that viewership goes down on shows like this that only air for a brief time in the summer. By the time one realizes that it’s back on the air it’s almost time for it to go away again! Not having reruns during the rest of the year certainly doesn’t help keep it in one’s mind. If it does get canceled I will REALLY miss these characters, and if it ends on a cliff-hanger with no resolution I’ll be extremely disappointed. When will the powers-that-be learn that they… Read more »
i hope they get renewed…tired of following shows that get cut
renew renew renew!!!! This is a great show with the quirky characters you LOVE. Each episode is different and keeps me constantly entertained and isn’t that the purpose?
Renew already. The show and cast are excellent.