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?
PLEASE don’t cancel this great show!! Great cast, great action! We need this drama!! We are family of Naval Sub crew members and we love this series. Please don’t cancel!
I can’t believe that they would cancel the only GOOD SHOW on ABC. I usually watch another show on another network. Maybe TBS or The SYFY Channel will pick it up.
Bad move ABC…..BAD MOVE.
SAVE THE SHOW
I’m very disappointed to hear that Last Resort is being canceled. My husband and I are in the Navy and we watch it religiously! We love the action and it’s a nice break from what we deal with on a daily basis! Please reconsider canceling this show. I believe it has great potential! Sad to see it go! 🙁
Jericho deja vu. I find it interesting how shows that contain government conspiracies find themselves being canceled. It happened to Jericho, and now Last Resort. I guess it hits too close to home for those in political and monetary power to keep these show on the air.
Maybe we need to send ABC 20 tons of coconuts?….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho_%28TV_series%29
There is too much conspiracy stuff in this show for it to continue. I figured when I saw the pilot it wouldn’t last long. Very exciting show but a message I don’t think the owners of the network care to show too much on television.
great show better than the trash on tv
I hate to hear of “Last Resort” getting cancelled. It’s an outstanding series with a talented cast. I like intelligent shows but Neilsen audiences do not. Very few creative, innovative new tv shows get a 2nd season on the standard networks. If it weren’t for HBO, PBS & the BBC I wouldn’t bother owning a tv. TV networks seem to be doing all they can to help promote the Internet as the best entertainment outlet & source for news for anyone over the age of 7.
PLEASE DO NO CANCEL LAST RESORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS IS GREAT TV, AND ANDRE BRAUGHER IS A FINE ACTOR
Terribly disappointed in the cancellation. Great show. Big mistake.
Love the show, great scenery, strong characters all round especially the captain, great story line and probably costs a bit to make.
Sitcoms are cheaper to make despite some actors being overpaid, all the do is sit on a couch, but I never watch them.
This show is the only time I tune in to ABC channel and so as my buddies in the US Navy network. Please have some dignity and bring back the old ways of how TV is used to be and this is so far the one can measure it. Reality shows are crap. And I’m sorry if USA network or CWTV is surpassing you with better TV.
Really? You uninteligent simpltons would rather watch CRAP reality shows? YOU SUCK for ruining telivision! Last resort is a great show!
really…??!! Last Resort is something DIFFERENT. It’s got good stories, it’s taught, it has GREAT actors, yet that tripe called SURVIVORS, Honey Boo Boo, and Fat Brides stays on the tube…go figure…!
How do you expect a show like LAST RESORT to take hold when it is on one week off two. Like tonight, it isn’t on again. There is no consistancy! I love the show, shame on ABC. No wonder you are so low in ratings, you do not give a show a chance or put it in the proper time slot. Who do you pay to do this????
Please contact ABC TV and tell them you want a show this good left airing on TV. The site is http://abc.go.com/site/contact-us