Not long after the TV ratings came in for last Thursday night’s episode of My Generation, the show was cancelled by ABC. To the dismay of many viewers, the series was pulled from the schedule immediately and ultimately replaced by repeats of Grey’s Anatomy. Will viewers ever get to see the remaining episodes? How many are there anyway?
My Generation follows a group of twenty-somethings who were part of a documentary while in high school. Ten years after graduation, the filmmaker returns to see how their lives have changed. The ABC series stars Julian Morris, Keir O’Donnell, Kelli Garner, Mehcad Brooks, Michael Stahl-David, Anne Son, Daniella Alonso, Jaime King, and Sebastian Sozzi.
With such a large ensemble cast, you would think that many would comment about the cancellation. That hasn’t happened. For the most part, the stars have all been pretty silent, perhaps by request of the network and/or the producers. The one exception has been King. Earlier this week she tweeted, “Thanks to all for supporting My Generation! I hope there will be a way for all of u to see the rest of the amazing shows we made! Xx” Responding to a comment from an upset viewer, King commiserated, “it is frustrating sometimes.”
Shortly after the cancellation news broke, Lone Star creator Kyle Killen playfully tweeted to My Generation creator Noah Hawley, “condolences. we should have a beer and compare third episodes.” A few days later, Hawley responded by simply writing, “done.”
Hawley has offered brief updates on the show. On Monday, he wrote, “Saw most of the cast last night. My understanding is we’ll be finishing the 8 existing episodes for release online or DVD.” He later added, “We would say more, but it’s not our style.” Last night, Hawley indicated that discussions about releasing the six unaired installments were ongoing.
Considering the abrupt cancellation, it’s highly unlikely that the cast and crew were able to wrap up the show’s many storylines.
What do you think? Would you like to see the remaining episodes of My Generation? Would you consider buying a DVD of the series? Would you like the producers to hear about what would have happened?
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Boo! I feel like this show was just starting to take off. Lame. Why would you cancel a show after only 3 episodes?
Hard to believe the show was canceled so suddenly. All episodes should be aired.
I loved that show!
I am extremely upset that abc canceled this show so soon!! I really connected with this show and wish that they would have let it air until Christmas
I enjoyed the show and was disappointed and surprised it was cancelled. I hope they will release the remaining episodes.
I really enjoyed the show! I hope they will somehow show the remaining episodes.
I really enjoyed this show and it was like no other show. I was getting into the story and cannot believe they took it away.
PLEASE RELEASE THE OTHER EPISODES< PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
I cannnnnnnot believe they cancelled this show especially without any warning. This show had potential to be great. This f’n sucks, I wanted to see if brenda and anders got back together. GRRRRRRRR, thanks a lot abc 🙁
Can not believe this show was cancelled!!! LOVED IT!
Damn! I really thought this was going to be my “Thursday night show before the Office” show… It seemed like it was going to be a keeper… I would watch it if they released the remaining episodes to DVD.
This is so sad! I was just starting to like this show and it gets cancelled after only 2 episodes, so annoying! I started watching this show and really was starting to love it only to have it cancelled. That’s not even the worst part! To top it all off ABC has cancelled a promising show to put re-runs of Gray’s Anatomy, which we’ve all already seen! Thanks alot ABC
Two episodes and you pull it!!! Are you serious ABC??? You didn’t even give it a chance. Are the GA re-runs making higher numbers for you in that spot? I’m going to boycott the first GA tonight and each Thu as long as they are airing. You introduce us to these interesting characters in this interesting format with an interesting setting, then you pull it for re-runs before it even gets strong footing. BIG mistake. You really are clueless ABC. So disappointing.
im really sad they cancelled this show. i got really into it.
I thought this was the best show this season. I’m really annoyed they took it off!!