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It looks like the Project Blue Book TV series is going MIA. Deadline reports that the scripted TV show has been cancelled after two seasons.
Airing on the History cable channel, the Project Blue Book TV series stars Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell, and Ksenia Solo. The show is inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Gillen), a brilliant college professor. He was recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead the Project Blue Book clandestine operation. He’s partnered with Air Force Captain Michael Quinn (Michael Malarkey). In season two, they quest for the truth and delve deeper into themes of global conspiracy, look at how UFOs have impacted the evolution of the nation’s military practices and technology and lean into the nostalgia of the 1950s.
The second season of Project Blue Book averaged a 0.21 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.30 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 32% in the demo and down by 22% in viewership. The final episode aired on March 24th.
History’s Knightfall has also been cancelled after two seasons so this leaves Vikings as the channel’s only remaining scripted series. That show is currently in its sixth and final season with the final 10 episodes still waiting to be scheduled.
What do you think? Did you enjoy the Project blue Book TV series? Would you have watched a third season on History?
OH SYFY, Thy name is spite!
I really enjoyed it and it did bring to light some facts that laid hidden. I am very disappointed to see it end. I thought it was one of kind series.
This news ruined my weekend! I loved Project Blue Book! I saved all the episodes and watched them several times. For me, there is no longer a reason to watch the History Channel. They should have given the series another chance. They still should!
We absolutely loved project blue book and were so looking forward to season 3, we need to know what happens to the captain we don’t believe he died, please reconsider the decision to cancel the show
Well, here is another huge mistake! How can we reverse the decision to cancel Project Blue Book? Project Blue Book has great fact-based stories, interesting characters, great actors, and it always leaves me wanting to know more! Forget the temporary drop in ratings! You have to give this show another chance! Perhaps it needs another season to get it’s stride. Look at Star Trek. It didn’t do well in the ratings at first, but it grew on fans – big time! Many people want to hear about the Blue Book stories. Now I the time to keep it going, especially… Read more »
I was crushed to see History cancel Project Blue Book, especially with that season 2 cliffhanger ending! The writing, the acting, SPX, are all fantastic. We fans are mobilizing with a social media hashtag of #SaveBlueBook as well as a petition to find it a new home (i.e., Netflix, etc.). You can sign at https://www.change.org/p/netflix-save-project-blue-book-the-tv-series Fingers crossed enough people sign the petition, enough of us are vocal across social media, that Netflix (or another) realizes they’ve got a show with a loyal following and will pick it up.
Really disappointed to hear Project Blue Book was cancelled!!
We are so disappointed to hear this news! We have really enjoyed Project Blue Book and was looking forward to Season 3! With all the junk shows on, we have more and more reasons to just cut our service!
I really looked forward each week to Tuesday night for Project Blue Book! I am so disappointed that the show is cancelled!
I always watched project blue book and im very disappointed they cancelled it .
Will not watch any more of their new series as it might get cancelled before reaching a final
Love the series, watching on SBS on demand in Australia
Never fails get good shows and they are dropped ???? Project Blue Book is a great show and have to say goodbye WHY ????
Loved Project Blue Book!! So sad that they canceled it! Why was it canceled?
Absolutely LOVED Project Blue Book & would have absolutely watched a 3rd season!!! Fascinating!! Only criticism is all the emphasis on smoking! Know things were different back them but just seemed to be too much at times.
Yes I liked Project Blue Book and would have definitely continued to watch it.