The show about people returning from the dead — is now dead itself. ABC has cancelled their Resurrection TV series after two seasons on the air.
On Resurrection, a small town in Missouri is turned upside down when long-dead loved ones return after 30 years. The cast includes Omar Epps, Frances Fisher, Matt Craven, Devin Kelley, Mark Hildreth, Samaire Armstrong, Sam Hazeldine, Landon Gimenez, and Kurtwood Smith.
The series debuted well but the ratings declined over the course of its first season — averaging a 2.52 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.32 million viewers. The network brought it back anyway and the second season debut was down by more than 40% when compared to the series debut.
By the end of the second season, Resurrection’s second year ratings average was at a 1.26 rating in the demo with 4.67 million — a season-to-season decline of 50%.
The last episode aired on January 25th and sadly didn’t offer viewers a resolution to the story.
What do you think? Did you like this series? Are you sorry that Resurrection won’t be returning for a third season?
I am so tired of these guys cancelling the shows that I like and they always do it with no closure. Ugg hate it! I’m gonna just go back to reading it’s cheaper anyway.
Such a good show! Who knows how ABC knows what’s popular. We were all left hanging ! We as viewers need more input.
I think most people just recorded on DVR so ratings tanked. I know I did. Great show but Way too many commercials
I know what you mean. I always watched online the next day. I watch most TV shows that I’m interested in online just to avoid the commercials.I think the biggest downfall was the time slot they were in. Sunday night competing with the Walking Dead, Football, Award shows, Holiday specials, etc. It wasn’t given a fighting chance. It is a shame that they canceled it, it was brilliantly acted and well written and certainly deserved a better chance in a different time slot.
The producers could have at least allowed for a finale with resolutions. Wrap it up for Pete’s sake. Like many who commented previously, I hope Netflix picks this show up.
I Googled “Resurrection” today because I’ve been waiting for its return. I was shocked to learn it was cancelled. The acting was great and the story line was mesmerizing. I am very disappointed!
Just learning of the cancellation of my favorite show. I felt the acting was awesome. ABC have made a terrible decision. Netflix please pick this show up!!!
I am so dissapointed it was cancelled! I had been waiting for ever to watch season 3. It was my #1 favorite show on television and loved every minute of this series! Now I don’t know what I’m going to do without it. All I can think about is what was coming next!
Need to come back as a Netflix original series . I keep checking back online to see any change of hope to give us more of what’s going to happen to all the returned love ones. Its sad that the show Returned is on Netflix . Resurrection can continue their series on Netflix to make viewers happy.
So, if Netflix picks this up, we can see more of this show?
This was a great show. With all the junk on tv you cancel this? Wake up. Nothing on abc to watch now
I so agree! I don’t watch anything on abc now
Its to bad this show was great they should bring it back.
We were really disappointed, My husband, my daughter and I looked forward to watching it, wish there was something that could have been done to keep it on.
I am shocked that they cancelled this series. My whole family would get together and watch it. I wish Netflix would take it over. We need to know whats next.
I am very disappointed that it didn’t return. My husband and I really got into the show. I loved the characters and the actors that played them did a great job? Can’t understand why they cancelled it. Everyone I know really liked it. Bring it back!!! I hate the shows and reality tv that’s on now!
They should have a way for people to vote on what stays or goes. Most of the shows I use to watch are all cancelled and ones with less ratings were kept. It’s stupid.
I really liked the show & kept looking for it to come on. It sucks that it was canceled. Still sucks. I still wish it was on.
Could have at least done what other series are doing and try to sell it to netflix. This was a very good series sad to see it go