FOX had high hopes for their Minority Report TV series but the series received poor reviews and very low ratings in its debut. The numbers have gotten much worse, week by week.
To no surprise, the network cut the show’s episode order, down from 13 to 10 installments. The season will wrap on November 30th. While FOX hasn’t called this move a cancellation, it’s clear that the series won’t be back next year.
Despite this bad news, Minority Report executive producer Max Borenstein is still hoping that the series can be renewed for a second season. If it isn’t, he believes fans will feel satisfied by the defacto series finale. Via TV Line:
Speaking of being done, given the show’s shortened season order, one can’t help but wonder if the finale will also act as a fulfilling conclusion.
“Yeah, absolutely,” Borenstein assures us. “We always had this 10-episode arc in mind because we were always airing 10 episodes [this fall]. We have a really cool, satisfying ending, and if we get to do a second season, we’ll pick it up from there. But if we don’t, it’ll be a great ending regardless.”
What do you think? Do you think that Minority Report has been essentially cancelled? Would you watch a second season?
I enjoy this show and all of the references to “the past” in it. I think the production value is interesting and I’d be disappointed if it was cancelled. Some of the crimes that go on in the show are a bit predictable as to the whole “whodunit”, but that is something that is on an episode to episode basis. I think the show’s overall story arc and think they can do a lot more with it if it is renewed.
I love this show so much and will be very upset if it gets canceled. We are just getting to know more about what the siblings went through and what motivates them to act as they do. I knew there was more to Arthur than a charming yet corrupt bad boy brother. Please don’t cancel this show. Instead, grow some kahunas, support it and start promoting it. It’s not being marketed very well at all. Maybe try a different time slot.
I was expecting this because every time I get caught up in a good show it cancels. Not really anything I can do….it’s already put out there. I will miss it though. I look forward to watching every week…matter of fact after lunch i will be catching up on this week’s episode. It’s sucks but it is what it is. I really hope the show is renewed. I will watch.
I love this show. Seems all the good ones get canceled like Forever. All the ridiculous reality shows go on forever.
I so loved Forever!! And Rush on USA. I don’t watch the shows live, instead I watch them on On Demand. So I guess watching it that way does not count. I’m going to see if I can write the networks and complain.
i hate reality shows,.and the ones i have seen all seem the same.
I really like the show and I am in the 18-49 group. Execs never give a show time to grow—that’s the problem. And I’ve noticed that the shows that have an awesome 1st season have a weak 2nd season. They swing for TH e fences in the 1st season. There’s not much left for a 2nd season. But shows that slowly develop and who’s plot has enough material for a couple of seasons get cut because it “does not grab the audience.” I’m at the point where I will not watch a show’s first season. The early cancellations are so… Read more »
Personally I think fans have given up on Fix and Sci-fy more than the shows them selves. Too many shows like Firefly and Almost Human were not given a chance. This show looked good but knowing Fox I felt it made no sense to get into yet another one of their shows.
two of of very best shows of this century !!!!!!
This show is brilliant! Great casting. Smart writing. My family looks forward to each episode and each one gets better and better. One thing I noticed is there is almost no advertising or promoting of it. Super girl had one episode and the cast was on The Talk that week. Every time I ask friends if they have seen the show they have no idea what I am talking about. They should not blame the low ratings on the show but on the marketing department. Fire them, don’t cancel the show.
ahh!!! the wisdom of intelligence !
I cant stand this mess.. I love this show, its one of my faves so far.. I want it to continue on. each week you see how it gets better and better..so pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee give a chance.
It’s a shame that we more concerned on who is being called a b**ch this week, what star (or often not a star) is having for brunch or who is sleeping with who. I guess I can be called a 50+ sci fi nerd and I’d take it. But for a show that based on a big screen movie with a few years under its belt this show held my interest when I thought it may not. As plots and sub plots began to form my interest grew. And somewhere in the back of my mind knew that because I… Read more »
What happened to all the nerds, it seems that all the good sci-fi shows don’t last. The Sci-fi channel just cancelled virtually their entire lineup. Are all the ratings going to the very cheap to produce reality shows; are we destined to live in a future filled with nothing but crappy reality shows like “Dancing with the Stars” because they are cheap to produce, and the masses seem to like TV shows that don’t require thought or imagination? It’s a sad example of the dumbing down of America! I love Minority report, just like I loved “Defiance, “Falling Skies”, etc.,… Read more »
The sad truth is a lot of the nerds are the same people that think “cutting the cord” is worth it to them, what’s worse is when they pirate the shows (just a tip, it’s probably better to watch it online through FOX or whatever website, and use ABP to block the ads, I think they at least count the views from online). I’m one of the few in my generation to appreciate live TV, but I must admit, if I were on a budget cutting the cord would be really appealing to me also. My friends look at me… Read more »
I hope they have more seasons, I love the show a lot. The only problem was the first couple of episodes weren’t that great in quality, but every single TV show aired doesn’t have an amazing first couple of episodes, and sadly that’s usually the down fall of most shows.
To those people who gave up on episode 1 to 3/4 please give it another try, this show really does deserve more seasons.
I like this show along with all the other shows supposedly not getting enough ratings from this so called 18-49 group. Why is this the only group that matters. Also, many people watch tv on demand at their own convenience so the exact time the show is on is not when it is being watched. Are those showings counted? Tiring already that actual good shows are not being picked up and watched by a group being watched seemingly more interested in reality tv – way too many of those stupid shows. Good shows are being put up against other good… Read more »
It’s the only group that matters to advertisers because they value that group more. Their products appeal to that group more. Don’t worry about your personal view, as your view isn’t counted unless you have a Nielsen box. Each Nielsen box represents a subset of Americans, kind of like how polling or congress works. So if you own a box it’s really important to watch the shows you want to support as you are representing thousands of people. Next day and same day DVR views are counted on Nielsen box owners, yes. I think it goes up to 3 days… Read more »
I am so disappointed. I love this show. One of my favorites shows on fox. I hope they bring it back!!!
I hope Minority report lasts a few more seasons.
Minority Report is a great show I love it it’s very action packed it’s always keeps me on edge because it is a great show my brother loves it and my friends love it I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t be another season because I love it and everybody have talked to loves her show so there must be a season 2 don’t let the fans down and not produce another season.