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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Like most comments. I’m very upset with ABC and Fox most people like myself had so much Television to catch up on and was ready for something new. I had my Dvr set for my generation and will keep it there in hopes that it will come back. ABC should ask viewers before they make a dumb decision like this !!!
ABC SUCKS! Because I do not think you should of cancelled the show “My Generation” because it actually was a good show. I was looking forward to watching it every thursday and now I cannot. Even though the show “Grey’s Anatomy” I admit is not a bad show I have seen a couple around 2 or 3 BUT, the thing is that they are putting RERUNS of the show which there is no point anymore because they always put that on other channels so I think you should of waited atleast 2 months to see how it goes but you… Read more »
I am so frustrated with this situation. i never in my life watced abc now when i watch it because i loved my generation u people remove it. now im not watcing abc ever because im very disappointed. i would never watch another show from abc again because i would be scared that u guys would cancel it. can u at least finish the season?
I am very sad that ‘My Generation’ has been cancelled! We were instantly hooked. I sure hope we can at least see some more episodes online, or buy DVDs. I am so disappointed. Is there any way to keep the show, and just air it online or on DVDs?
I would definitely watch it! Either find another time slot for it or put it on DVD!
i am so disappointed. i cant believe it. im mad.
I absolutely loved this show, it was entertaining, unique, and fun. Such a bummer! Why did the show get cancelled? Bring it back on air!!!
Personally I loved the show and was very upset to learn the show has been cancelled. The storyline for this show was great! I hope ABCFam. picks it up so that we can see this through to the end. I love grey’s anatomy and private practice on Thurs. night and thought this show was the perfect start to my line up! Someone pleassssssssssssse pick it up!
I would def buy it on DVD and would be happy to watch on another network! Very disappointed by the decision to cancel, they will probably put another crappy fake reality show in its place. I was looking forward to it for a whole week and couldn’t understand why it wasn’t on this week :o(
I loved the show. i thought it was creative. I even cried the second episode!! Bring it baaaaack.
I love this show it ruined my whole thursday! Please put the whole series out on dvd asap!
I don’t understand why ABC keeps cancelling great shows. Pushing Up Daisies and Eli Stone were brilliant and ABC got rid of them. I stopped watching ABC’s new shows after that and finally took a chance on My Generation and ABC does it AGAIN! Why ABC must you get rid of interesting, entertaining television but then put on drek like Bachelor Pad? I am extremely disappointed and yes, I will watch if the remaining episodes of My Generation make it to the air waves but I’m done with ABC beyond that except for Castle. With my luck that means it… Read more »
what a ridiculous decision! My husband and I both were waiting the whole week for the show and were very disappointed with the grey’s rerun.
I hope some other n/w picks up the show.
ABC sucks! my generation ROCKS!
TOTALLY bummed that the show is cancelled!!! The cast was really talented, and it had an awesome story line . Yes I would purchase the DVD’s and I would love to hear and see what happens to everyone. There is no way that the stories could be told in only six episodes. Would ya’ll consider making a movie about it? Or better yet put it on another network…..Like NBC, FOX,TNT?
I was so disappointed that the show was canceled I had set this to record on my DVR and got home and was ready to watch this and it was not there =( too bad I thought it was doing well it caught mine and my husbands interest.