When ABC didn’t renew Last Resort, most concede that the TV show has been cancelled. Still, some are hoping that the remaining episodes will bring in positive ratings and the network will have a change of heart. It’s highly unlikely but stranger things have happened.
The cast and crew are still working on the final two episodes of the season (and most likely the series) and the last episode’s script is being tweaked to give the show some closure. On Tuesday, Mike King (Hawkes) wrote, “Back on Oahu, read the last episode of #LastResort and holy crap is it going to be good!”
He tweeted this photo yesterday and wrote, “Laughing till it hurts on set with @JesseLuken & the great @robertpatrickT2 on #LastResort_ABC #FunTimes #CarpeDiem” Earlier, King tweeted, “we have 6 eps to pull off a #miracle! #vote for #LastResort best new drama, #PeoplesChoice #Support #love”
After receiving the cancellation news, Last Resort co-creator Karl Gajdusek wrote, “Sorry, folks. #LastResort didn’t make the cut. We’ll still bring you 13 episodes of kick ass, but then we take our bow. Thanks for watching.”
When asked how they would fit seven seasons worth of storylines into seven episodes, he responded, “Not sure but we can try :)”
Here are some other reactions to the cancellation:
Shawn Ryan (co-creator): “For the record ABC was always fantastic with us in every regard. Don’t get mad at them. If you’d like to curse out Nielsen viewers though…”
And later, “Technically #LastResort isn’t cancelled but I understand why some are using the term. Still 6 more eps to air. Miracle unlikely but possible”
Robert Patrick (Master Chief Joseph Prosser): “You need to know we all IN! Because great episodes still to air. It’s a great show! Fans please support the mission #LastResort”
Daniel Lissing (James King): “Thank you all for the kind words! We all put our heart and souls into #LastResort. Damn shame!! However, great eps still to air. Enjoy!”
Followed up by, “Sad news.. But remember you still have another SIX awesome episodes of #LastResort to watch! We’re still on set working hard for you! :)”
Autumn Reeser (Kylie Sinclair): “Thank you so much to all our #LastResort fans for your support! All 13 episodes will air, and there are some AMAZING stories coming up!!” And later, “I’m sad about #LastResort being cut short, but I promise you we are going to make these final episodes count and make some GREAT TV for you!”
Reeser’s husband, director Jesse Warren delivered the news, “Unfortunately #LastResort didn’t get picked up for the back 9. Still airing 13. It’s possible it could move with enough love. #BooNeilson”
Jessy Schram (Christine Kendal): “Thanks for all the love & support for #LastResort. We won’t be adding to the season, but there are 6 eps left that will BLOW YOUR MIND :)”
Daisy Betts (Lieutenant Grace Shepard): “Deepest thanks for the love everyone! Enjoy our 13eps of #LastResort! Our amazing cast & crew are working so hard on this incredible show.Dx”
What do you think? Do you think there’s a chance that the ratings for Last Resort could rise enough for the show to be saved?
They should try moving it to a dead night…..not go up against CBS’ Thursday night lineup…
I’m guessing Scott Speedman’s appearance on “Live with Kelly and Michael” this morning was to hype the remaining episodes? No questions were asked or answered about the show’s cancellation, which IMHO is a shame.
This show is truly something special — a gripping political/action thriller that presents a brutally honest portrayal of the dynamics of our government and military. I’ve never seen anything like it. Six episodes in and I’m hooked.
It would be a great shame if we lose Last Resort. Let’s hope some network has the good sense and integrity to pick it up if ABC drops it.
Too bad ABC won’t spend the time to even read the comments from the viewers. This show is a classic with something fresh to offer television. They claim ratings plummeted the past few weeks causing the cancellation of the show. However, they forgot that 1/4 of the most populated area of the country in which they depend on ratings for just went through Hurricane Sandy and didn’t have power for weeks. 8.6 million of them to be exact. Maybe that’s why ratings went down? Ok, could be corporate (ABC) greed. You can’t tell me this show couldn’t pull advertisers. Other… Read more »
Ok, so trash on tv like Honey Boo Boo can get multiple seasons but the show with actual talented actors and thought out story line is cancelled? I guess people are more interested in white trash drama.
Is it jus me that am So Obessed wit the show? Love COB great actor!!!
Love love the series so Much!! James that body of too sexy n hot ! And. Another thing PLEASE don’t start something than cancel it!am so angry wit every1 who contributed in the cancletion of the show !!
Comon are u kidding me? Like seriously best Series ever! Are u telling me I have been wasting ma Time? Please please jus continue!!!! Love grace and James great couple!
This should get moved to cable. It’s a good project, and will be a real loss if it’s just scrapped. There’s a committed audience – and some shows (i.e., the ones where audiences have to have an IQ above their belt size) do better in a non-broadcast environment. (Game of Thrones, for example.)
Second chance extension.
I really looked forward to each episode. How can we get them a second chafe extension?
Really hate to hear this about Last Resort. This is one of the best shows on TV; seams like when something really good comes along it gets shut down in favor of something else that most of us would never watch. Hope things change and it can continue. A lot of us here in the heartland will be watching.
Now i feel like a dumb@ss for getting all my friends and family to watch the show. One of my fav shows to date. Def shouldn’t have been up against Big Bang tho, please move to another time slot and pick up the remaining 9 episodes.
I hate to see it end, seems like the nielson families always get the good shows cancelled.
Is there a possiblity it could be picked up by another network?
Well, they got their hard-political crap in for a couple episodes, so, hey, mission accomplished.
Seriously, I don’t think I could live without Last Resort. Amazing plot, amazing actors, amazing show.