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Moonlight: TV Show Comes to The CW Network — Two Years Too Late

by Trevor Kimball, May 8, 2010

MoonlightBack in May 2008, after Moonlight had been cancelled by CBS, there was some talk of the vampire series moving over to the CW network. The Media Rights Capital (MRC) company had purchased CW’s Sunday night timeslots, to fill with their own content.

Unfortunately, MRC was committed to using their own shows (a move that certainly didn’t work out very well) and Alex O’Loughlin, Sophia Myles, and Jason Dohring had to start looking for other work. Considering that there are still thousands and thousands of loyal Moonlight fans, you have to think that somebody is regretting the decision.

Well, it took almost two years but Moonlight is finally coming to the CW network. Unfortunately, no new episodes are being produced. The CW will pair the 16 existing episodes with reruns of The Vampire Diaries beginning Thursday, June 3rd.

Here’s the official press release.

“MOONLIGHT” TO SHINE ON THE CW
Acclaimed Vampire Series starring Alex O’Loughlin Joins “The Vampire Diaries” On Thursday Nights Beginning June 3

May 6, 2010 (Burbank, CA) — Summer just got a lot scarier on The CW. The network will air the acclaimed drama MOONLIGHT on Thursday nights beginning June 3. MOONLIGHT will air from 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET, following encore episodes of the first season of the The CW’s hit drama, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.

On MOONLIGHT, Mick St. John (Alex O’Loughlin) is a captivating, charming and immortal private investigator from Los Angeles, who defies the traditional blood-sucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living. In a life-altering twist of fate, Mick was “bitten” 60 years ago by his new bride, the seductive Coraline (Shannyn Sossamon). Forever 30 years of age, Mick’s as handsome and charismatic as the day he was “turned,” and he eschews others of his kind who view humans only as a source of nourishment. With only a handful of like-minded confidantes for company, including the eternally young, wealthy and mischievous Josef (Jason Dohring), a hedge fund trader who relishes his uniqueness, Mick fills his infinite days protecting the living. One night years ago, a single act of kindness changed Mick when he saved a young girl’s life, making him want to be a better vampire. Now their paths cross again and Mick develops a distinctive bond with Beth Turner (Sophia Myles), who has grown into a beautiful, ambitious internet investigative reporter. Reconnecting with her unleashes feelings Mick knows he can’t pursue without exposing that part of him that would make him a monster in Beth’s eyes. As Mick lives between two realities, fighting his adversaries among the undead and falling in love, he discovers the mysteries and pleasures that a valuable life has to offer.

Produced By: Silver Pictures Television in association with Warner Bros. Television
Executive Producers: Joel Silver, Chip Johannessen, Ron Koslow, Rod Holcomb and Gerard Bocaccio
Co-Executive Producer: Trevor Munson

Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that CW or any other network has any plans or interest in resurrecting Moonlight. O’Loughlin is expected to be busy with the new Hawaii Five-0 this fall on CBS (which co-owns the CW network).

What do you think? Will you be tuning in to watch the Moonlight reruns?

More about: Moonlight, The Vampire Diaries

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I watched Moonlight years ago, and I continue to come back to rewatch it again, and again. This show had so much potential, and I truly believe that it meets the audience of today (2020/2021) that yearns for and seeks out the vampire thriller, detective, action, and romance genre.

The main character actors were and are beautiful, and I have no doubt that today’s generation would quickly accept its return. Please consider its return for additional seasons. I believe it would succeed.

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June 10, 2020 10:39 pm
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Sam

Loved the show…have the season on DVD….n I too want to know what happens you just can’t leave someone hanging with a closed door n stop. Please bring them back…..we all miss Moonlight. The characters are awesome and the relationship s were mind blowing!

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January 27, 2016 8:32 pm
Hannah
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Hannah

I want this show back soooooo bad !!!!!!!

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January 13, 2016 2:04 pm
Marissa
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Marissa

It can’t just end with a closed door!! This show was amazing and it needs to be brought back!!

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November 12, 2015 2:50 pm
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Bonnie

Bring Moonlight back, it was a great show and I have the DVD of the first season I watch over and over. The characters were just amazing and it very much fits today maybe more so that when the series was aired. I just loved it!

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July 2, 2014 4:18 pm
lea
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lea

I really think they should bring back moonlight I cant stop watching it. Just saying.

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January 27, 2014 8:01 am
Sydney
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Sydney

They should so totally bring it back. You cannot just end it like that….there’s so much I didn’t get to know. Are Mic and Beth together? Will the DA fond out bout vampires? Where is Coraline, Lance, and the cure? So many questions with no answers.

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April 23, 2013 9:55 pm
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Cathy

I totally agree Sydney. I loved it in 2008 and I just finished watching the series again. I was so disappointed when it was cancelled. CBS couldn’t have realized what a gem they held in their hands. Vampires and the paranormal have been a hot source of new TV shows for several years now. Mick St. John was one fine vampire. I adored the show. As Sydney says, so many unanswered questions….please resurrect this fantastic and deserving series

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September 28, 2013 1:23 pm
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Vanessa Forttini

I loved the show and I would love for the producers to shoot a new season. It was just incredibly unfair how it got cancelled, it was just in the wrong place at the wrong time (the writers’ strike)…But, don’t you all think it’s been way too long since ’08..it’s already 2013…it would require immense effort and commitment to pick up where they left……..STILL hoping, though

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March 16, 2013 9:18 pm
cara
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cara

they need to bring moonlight back

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April 12, 2013 8:05 am
Stephanie
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Stephanie

i wish they would bring it back it was the best show now that the twilight saga came out ppl been writing and watching things about vampires and i have to say this bring it back it was the best show alive. Even with the Vampire Diaries, Moonlight was one of the greatest show alive

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January 29, 2013 5:59 pm
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jacky asor

I was in love with mick st. john, he is so handsome, too bad why they dont continue the moonlight, I feel very bad, I hope there’ll will be season 3 or 4

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July 28, 2012 1:33 am
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sabita

It was mesmerizing and entertaining. I was glued to every episode. I will gladly watched reruns. Especially on weekends and during the day when there are garbage showing and lots of paid programs.

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June 30, 2012 8:44 am
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linda cowley

I don’t know what the producers were thinking when they cancelled Moonlight. Don’t they want ratings to be high. It was the best thing they ever did. If they have any sense at all they will bring it back as soon as possible. From an ardent fan……….

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