Oh won’t you stay, just a little bit longer? The news coming out of the last day of the 2016 TCA summer press tour makes it sound likely that Cameron Crowe’s Roadies TV show may be cancelled after its first season on Showtime. The comedy series about a team of roadies stars Luke Wilson, Carla Gugino, Imogen Poots, Rafe Spall, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Peter Cambor, Colson Baker, and Ron White.
When asked about the show’s performance, Deadline reports Showtime CEO David Nevins said, “It’s going according to vision. I like the show. It’s a very different tone for us and for pay cable in general. I think it gets better, but it hasn’t caught on big. We’re evaluating what its future is one way or the other.” Other reports took a more pessimistic tone.
The Deadline report said a cancellation or renewal decision was likely to be made when Roadies finishes its first season. Other reporters tweeted more fatalistic take-aways.
Gwen Reyes quotes Nevins as saying the he thinks the show is “…at the end of its run” and that it just didn’t “catch on.”
https://twitter.com/ReelVixen/status/763842556954226689
Likewise, Candace Havens tweeted: “So if you love #Roadies appreciate this one season. I don’t think it’s coming back. ‘Probably at the end of its run’. –Nevins #TCA16.”
So if you love #Roadies appreciate this one season. I don't think it's coming back. "Probably at the end of its run." –Nevins #TCA16
— Candace Havens, M.H. (@CandaceHavens) August 11, 2016
What do you think? Have you been watching the first season of the Roadies TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime?
Refreshing new show. I love Cameron Crowes work with Almost Famous being one of my favorite movies of all time. Roadies need to have a chance of a second season.
The show roadies is so unbelievably original I can’t describe the despair I feel thinking it won’t be returning. Luke Wilson is flawless as Bill. He some how makes Bill the one you sympathize with. Carla Gugino is amazingly refreshing as Shelli. I found myself so enthralled in her strength, yet tenderness, I became most invested in her character. I can not express how immediately I fell completely in love with Imogen Posts as Kellyann. She has mystery, self doubt , talent , passion, fears and she is beyond humble. I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER! I truly love all the… Read more »
Roadies was smart, funny and poignant. It should definitely be renewed!
The show was GREAT. You ended it with so many possibilities for a new season. I want to see Pistachio reunited. The band get back together. The possibilities are endless. Please continue the show..
Love the Roadies. A novel idea.
I love this show! Being in the music business as a band member and a “roadie” myself on a much smaller basis, it shows how a band becomes your family and gives a good understanding of the highs and lows of being on the road all the time. Very funny and endearing characters. Please, please, please bring it back for next season. Tom and Chris were talking at the end of the last show so it’s real possible the Staton-House Band could do a new tour!
Loved Roadies. Was really bummed by the ending and hoping it continues.
Please do not cancel my favorite shiw!
This is one of the best shows that Showtime has ever put out. The music is incredible and although it took a few episodes to really get into it they be crazy to cancel the series. The cast is incredible and we looked forward to every episode. This show will catch on just by word of mouth. Can’t wait for Seasion 2.
Please bring It back
I started watching this show just before the 10th and final episode was due to be aired so started with Episode 1 On Demand and it hooked me in from the start. Apart from the great cast, combination of serious and lighthearted dialog, there is great music and top artists.
I would love to see at least a second season and get to know this cast of characters better. It has a lot of potential if the writers and producers use their imagination.
Great show, with strong leading characters. The music is amazing. Please bring it back! I feel that is a smart educational show. Also i think it stands for gender equality and overall acceptance of one another. I talks about the beauty of life in such a lovely low key. We need more shows like this one.
I wish networks would or could stop thinking that a show has to deliver instant gratification to be deemed successful. I know the equation is a matter of viewership=income with no room for emotion. Still… Roadies had great promise. As Lexee wrote – it takes time for the characters to develop and for the fans to develop a connection. The show was fresh, unique and, darn it – I LIKED it. A lot. Granted, the plot was headed into a corner, unless a major change was going to happen (and we sort of got a hint that it was). The… Read more »
Why cancel this show when it’s just getting good. It takes time for the characters to develop and for fans to develop a connection, not to mention that many people who will enjoy this show haven’t even seen it yet. Cancellation would be a waste. Give this a chance.
The best show / bring it back