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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Really sad about this! I was just sitting down for dinner when I realized it was Thursday and My Generation was coming on… Only to find that it wasn’t listed on my DVR schedule! I mean come on ABC… U didn’t even give it a chance!!! Bring it back!
i cant believe they canceled.. I love this show
Im pissed, i just started watching the full episodes on ABC, not knowing this show was canceled. I was looking forward to watching the new episode tonight. I am extremely disappointed, not only that the show was canceled, but ABC continued to advertise the show on their website.
I am upset that they canceled this show so early. I was actually excited about watching it and it was the only new show I was interested in (continuing to watch). loved the characters and the intertwining plot lines…. (esp brenda + anders) i really hope that they at least release the remaining eps online/on dvd (preferably online)
This show was amazing. It’s a shame that stupid reality shows that in no way help society, are the ones with all of the ratings. This show had heart, it had good messages and it was family friendly. All of the characters were extremely relateable, and now I feel as thought I will never know the ending to their stories. Bottom line, it sucks. Thanks ABC. Thanks alot.
I just can’t believe this. This show was so good. I was waiting all day just to lay down relax and watch it. This is crazy. They need to big the show back. I was really enjoy it. I throught the show was different. They didn’t even give it a chance. Wow very pissed of right now. Abc 7 sucks big time.
Noooo!!!!!! We were so excited about this show!
I am upset that they canceled this show so early. I was actually excited about watching it and it was the only new show I was interested in (continuing to watch). loved the characters and the intertwining plot lines…. (esp brenda + anders) i really hope that they at least release the remaining eps online/on dvd (preferably online)
I was really liking this show 🙁 Maybe if they wouldn’t cancel stuff after 2 episodes more people might watch network TV!
Very disappointed! Characters were easy to identify with and likable as well! Much different from your cookie cutter cop and law show. Please make the last 6 episodes available!
Really disaapointed!!! I would like to see the remaining episodes. I got hooked to this show and all the character when i watched the first episode! 🙁
Ok, I was definitely looking forward to watching this show tonight. 🙁
I was really looking forward to tonight. I stayed home to watch My Generation. I never do that! I hate being one of those people that stays home to watch a show. I would really like to see the rest of the episodes. I hope that the episodes are shown at an alternate time slot or posted online.
Very disappointed to turn on my TV tonight to find out My Generation had been cancelled!!! I had been looking forward to it all week 🙁
I’m really not happy they canceled this show. I almost feel like never watching anything new because everything I like they cancel.