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?
A great show & remember it’s a TV SHOW. kEEP IT GOING PLEASE
I didn’t even know the show was cancelled but watching the last episode which was great by the way I could slowly see where this was heading and I was getting very upset realizing I was wasn’t going to have a quality show like this to look forward to. It had substance, action, suspense and a story line that that that made you say wow!!!! at the end of every episode. You can keep your garbage reality shows. I don’t want to know who is dating who and why or what some famous family is doing when they’re not making… Read more »
How is it that shows like Last Resort get cancelled, and atrocious drivel like 2 Broke Girls or Once Upon a Time remain ?
Ugh…….the western civilization as we know it is getting dumber and dumber day by day.
I loved the show! Please bring it back! I am going to really miss the characters….an ex Navy guy it was fun to watch.
ya we all say “why is it they cancel all the shows i like”? but this time i wonder if the FEDS! didn’t tell them to cut it short, truly that 1st. episode was in the face of our democratic president & his cronies, think about it the show actually referenced a terrorist nation(pakistan) right from the get go…no way romney nor bush either of them, or reagan would of had anything negative to say if they could critique the show
Why is it that every T.V. show I love always seems to get cancelled?? I just found out last night That this was the series finale. I must ask, what criteria is used to decide who becomes a Neilsen family? I would like the opportunity to become a Neilsen family, so I can force the rest of America to watch what I want…. Please Neilsen families, no more sitcoms featuring a stand-up comedian or former drug addicts who think their comedians,sitcoms featuring cartoon characters,or any version of a CSI crime drama. Once again ABC shows us why so many of… Read more »
What do you mean cancelled!!!!!!!!! it was one of the best thing on thurday , sooooo dissaponted at ABC!!!! i am a 61 year old grandmother, and enjoed the show very much, when something is good they take it out and and keep the crap !!!!! shame!!!!!!
I was also stunned! Could not believe it was ending even while it was ending! After Homeland best show on TV!!! Bring it back!!!
I am stunned and so disappointed. I had no idea last resort was cancelled! The crew was so great together. What a terrific show!!! Please pick the air the show on another network!!!
Fan of “Last Resort”. Being cancelled and keeping other junk shows around. You need your heads examined. It’s held mine and others interests and others as well. No but we have to keep “Body of Proof, Rookie Blue and Once Upon a Time”!!!! Ratings are not everything take your chances on a good show
The Last resort being cancelled??? How come at the beginning it said “Don’t miss the SEASON FINALE”, notice “Season”!
I always question the show being at 8 PM. A little mature for the the sitcom crowd, don’t you think?? It would be better at 9 PM or 10 PM slot.
Tv isn’t worth watching anymore and then when a great show comes along they cancel it. I can’t believe I just watched the final episode. Back to watching sports I guess.
This show kept me thoroughly entertained and of course ABC is canceling it to replace it with mind numbing garbage!!
Another great show biting the dust due to Neilsen ratings. I’ve been watching tv for over 50 years and never once have I been approached by them for my viewing of tv shows. This awesome show and its wonderful cast leaving will be hard to replace , to say the least. I have to wonder why it was ever put on in the 8pm time slot in the first place. It is a more mature story line and deserves to make a stand during the 9 or 10 pm time slots to be seen by more intelligent people than the… Read more »
ABC’s decision should be another networks blessing. RENEW LAST RESORT!