TNT has announced that their Holly Hunter drama is coming to an end. Interestingly, it wasn’t exactly the network’s decision. But, regardless of who’s responsible, the fans will have to wait quite awhile to see the story wrap up.
Saving Grace focuses on a police detective, Grace Hanadarko (Holly Humter), wo’s great at her job but finds her personal life far more challenging. The series also features Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson, Bailey Chase, Laura San Giacomo, Gregory Cruz, Lorraine Toussaint, Dylan Minnette, Bokeem Woodbine, Mark L. Taylor, and Tom Irwin.
The show debuted in July 2007 and attracted 6.4 million viewers, making it the highest-rated cable premiere so far that year.
Season two’s debut attracted 5.2 million and, this past June, season three’s return drew just 3.5 million. TNT remained very positive about the series, likely because it consistently rates first with adults 25-54.
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Last season, the network ordered a second season of 15 episodes. The first nine aired during the Summer of 2008 and the other six began running last March. TNT ordered the same number for season three and the first grouping finishes its summer cycle this Tuesday.
According to THR, TNT wanted to pick the series up for a fourth season but Fox TV Studios actually declined the offer. The drama is an expensive one to produce and there’s apparently not enough profit in the cable deal for the studio to continue.
A spokesperson for Fox told Variety, “In today’s rapidly changing television world, shows need to drive revenue off too many sources in order to be profitable for all the partners. Unfortunately, the economics of the series mandated stronger international and ancillary revenue than the show was able to generate. We thought an appropriate ending after three extremely successful seasons was the best outcome for all parties involved.”
Since the series has several ongoing storylines, Fox and TNT agreed to produce three additional episodes to wrap up any loose ends. The network will combine them with the remaining installments from this season and hold them until next Summer. So, fans will get some closure to the series but they’ll have to wait a few extra months to get it.
Michael Wright, TNT’s Executive VP head of programming, is sorry to see the show end. In a statement, he said, “The show’s continued success is thanks to the amazing talents of Holly Hunter and [series creator] Nancy Miller, along with a tremendous ensemble cast and a highly skilled production team. They have taken us on a unique journey, and we look forward to seeing where it will ultimately lead.”
What do you think? Are you ready t say goodbye to Grace Hanadarko? Would you like to see the cast return, perhaps in TV movies?
Image courtesy TNT.
Please reconsider the cancelation of Saving Grace!! It is our favorite show and the entire reason we have DVR, so we never miss an episode. Thank u
Holly Hunter is a consumate actress and the supporting cast have been outstanding. I am saddened to see this show canceled because of financial reasons. It seems that somewhere, somehow money could be found to save this show. I would love it if some other company would pick up this show so it could continue because it certainly has a large enough fan base. We can only hope!
Saving Graces is the best show on TNT they are flipping ****** for ending it. It will be sorely miss by many
Fox really is fouling up with the end of Saving Grace. Millions of viewers and no grace for Grace?
Put the $ in, please. Bring back this show as soon as possible. The reality shows are just a total bore to me. This cannot be blamed on financial matters. Regardless of the real reason, bring this show back asap!’. Forget the reality shows or make them low budget to allow enough to keep Saving Grace on!!!!!!!!!
I,m glad it’s gone Grace, is nothing but a DRUNKEN *****.
Oops made a mistake. What I mean to say is Grace is nothing but a DRUNKEN TRAMP!!
Here in Brazil watch Saving Grace and can say that entertainment is a different, without that level of “right”, typical patterns of the show. Holly is an excellent actress and will be missed in my small screen.
I am so sad that Saving Grace won’t be back. I’d DEFINITELY watch a Saving Grace movie! 🙂 Bring it on!
Thank you For your kind words. i will continue to bless you and grace before and after the series is complete. Keep your belief in me and all will be well. And next time your bustin’ a shiffaroo and polishing off your whiskey bottles. Remember. Im coming for you.
what a terrible show
No wonder you want to remain “anonymous” – you obviously have no good sense and are embarrassed to admit it publicly. This is a wonderful show and for you to say it is terrible simply reveals that you must be lacking common sense or a belief in the power of good.
This is my favorite show. I cant believe its going to end. I hope the endingis not disappointing. I wish another network would pick it up…..
Ok TNT enough is enough. Why are you taking off shows that pertain to God, The Cleaner and Saving Grace. Stop taking off shows that show a religious story line.
TO: LYNNE T.
HURRAY FOR YOU! I could not have said it any better than you did! From your lips to Gods ears! Maybe God will pursuade TNT to continue with “SAVING GRACE” Amen.
PLEASE do NOT cancel Saving Grace! It is my favorite show, and it really touches you in real life, and with the economy, and all the bills coming in, SG is one of the very best shows on. It is more than a show I think. It really makes me think of my choices that have made in my beliefs, and how Holly Hunter brings her character to the very sdge, and her confusion with God, and even “Earl”. A phenominal cast and crew. Grace still has more of her story to tell, and I dont want to miss a… Read more »
Lynne, I am afraid it’s a hopeless cause, but there are two petitions , which may or may not do any good, which can be found at
http://www.petitiononline.com/TNT37/petition.html – and
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/saving-grace-on-tnt –
I don’t know why are two, but it wouldn’t hurt to sign both of them… and, you can copy them from this post and send them to all you know…
My Husband and I have watched Saving Grace since the beginning. We will really miss it and look forward to seeing the final episodes. Seems they started them and then stopped. We hope there is more to come. We are both 50 plus years old and as such our tastes are fairly discerning and will miss it as we miss Boston Legal. We hope something will replace it that will interest us. We don’t especially like all the sex scenes with Holly Hunter and our beliefs don’t line up with the show. We did find it interesting and entertaining.
Mary, thank you for your kind words and prayerful thoughts for my recovery. Prayer is all I’ve asked of people while I’ve gone through this ordeal, which is one of the reasons Grace and Earl have touched me so deeply and personally. I’ll beat the cancer, and I believe I will because of the power of prayer and the wonderful doctors in Dallas who have treated me so kindly and aptly. I also found some of the seasons of Grace very reasonably priced and bought everything they had to offer. When they have all the seasons available I’ll purchase them… Read more »
You’re in Dallas? I’m not far away! There is no way to write to you privately; I will just agree with you that are some very fine doctors here and I know you are in good hands! I think I mentioned that I have a friend who went through it in Arlington about 10 years ago…she has been cancer-free for five years now and I know that in time we will be able to say the same of you. I am glad you have the DVDs, and I continue to keep hope alive that Nancy Miller (or someone) will find… Read more »