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.
It was the most disturbing series finale I have EVER seen, and I’ve seen a lot, through the years. Those idiots at Fox Studios (’cause I can’t say what they really are, in a public forum) Emiliano and Rupert, have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that they have so much money they think they can thumb their noses at the rest of us. They hired cheap-o writers (Grace’s real writers would not have done that to her or to us!) and rushed through production just to get Grace, Earl, and the fans out of the way so they… Read more »
I agree. It was not a fitting end to such a great show. The final episodes were not up to par with the rest of the series at all it was like the writers or whoever said I give up. I guess it was better to have an ending of somekind but they could have done a lot better. Shame on them for not doing that for the fans. I will continue to “Embrace my Grace”.
I agree the Saving Grace Finale was a big fat rip off. The script was choppy,incomplete and confusing. I don’t know who is to blame for this Grace Disgrace but if the writers had full control then they hold some responsibility if not most (see comments for The Cleaner) and also it goes to whoever allows it to reach the actual production. I am no fan of Fox but I will wait for more comments from those in the know about why the heck they would end the series in such a dumb way. Would Grace really abandon her nephew,her… Read more »
I agree with Connie… the last episode just made me mad! I loved this show and to have Grace go through everything she did and end like that is just wrong. They need to figure out a way to bring it back and fix it right so that it is a more happy ending for Grace.
I miss this show already !!!!!! It went off tonight . Why do the teen shows stay and adult great shows get booted . Boo tnt you goofed the entire cast and writers deserve awards not cancllation
Melanie, I was just wondering the same thing and am on the internet hoping I can find the name of the song and who sings it……let me know if you find out!
I just got finished watching the last two episodes of Saving Grace. Fox did this show NO JUSTICE AT ALL for ending a great series! And they made sure that there was not even a way to bring it back if they decided to. Thumbs WAY DOWN to FOX!! If they decided to get rid of it, well I guess we have to deal with it, but there should have been much more to the ending. It should have been touching , but instead, it left me bewildered and even angry that they couldn’t finish this in a much more… Read more »
I was wondering who sang the song on tonights series finale of Saving Grace (just before the ending credits) its on the tip of my tongue! I fyou know please respond thank you.
Hiya, The name of the song is … “Wherever you will go”, Artist: The Calling, Album: Kerrang The Album.
I am going to really miss Saving Grace. First they cancelled The Unit, then it was Cold Case and now Saving Grace. Maybe it’s me but TV is becoming more and more depressing to watch.
The name of the song is If I Could by the Calling
I’ve enjoyed the series- at least the first few seasons- but’s time for the show to end. This season has been a drab shadow of the previous seasons and you’ve got to admit that we’re all a little tired of seeing Grace bang the office boys. I mean who’s left?
Of course they will cancel it because it is a good character driven show that offers thought provoking episodes. Gotta make room for another reality show or some other idiotic hour of tv. And they wonder why people venture away from tv.
This show should stay on no matter what. Fox find the money. This show sends out a special message and good in the times we are having with economony more tv shows should show how life can really be. get on with it. Don’t take it off now. The cast is perfect. They all just fit. Don’t stop now. Please go with another season or many. Or have you ran out of ideas?
I think this show should stay on the air no matter what. Find the money. People always find the money to pay the famous movie stars who make crummie movies sometimes. Lets keep it going fellows and women. They are getting a message out to many people in this world and that’s what tv needs to do more of especially because of our economy. I can hardly wait to see the next turn of events each time I watched Saving Grace. However, I hope she ends up marrying her guy she’s so close to. You know who I mean. COME… Read more »
I agree with you. This is a really good series. It’s just a shame they don’= t see the potential it has. I was watching the news a few weeks ago when I = came upon an article about Betty White. It seems so many of her fans rallie= d in her honor to get her the job of hosting saturday Night Live. Toeveryon= e’s surprise, it worked. She got the job! So, I figured…why not? Why not = try to “Save Grace”? I am with you. I dvr this program every week so I can = bypass commercials &… Read more »
Just type in Keep Saving Grace on air…this will bring you to it. Thanks again 🙂
Saving Grace is in need of help. This is a really good series. It’s just a shame they don’t see the potential it has. I was watching the news a few weeks ago when I came upon an article about Betty White. It seems so many of her fans rallied in her honor to get her the job of hosting saturday Night Live. To everyon’s surprise, it worked. She got the job! So, I figured…why not? Why not try to “Save Grace”? I dvr this program every week so I can bypass commercials & watch it when kids go to… Read more »
I just want to let all of you know (Or at least those of you that are interested) I have set up a group facebook account to Keep Saving Grace on air. I mean, if it helped Betty White host Saturday Nighht Live, maybe, just maybe it will keep Saving Grace on air. I mean, it’s worth trying anyway. I hope to see all of you on facebook. Let me know if anyone of you would like to become an officer in this group.
Thanks,
Suzanne
Suzanne, I have been posting on this site for several months now and have been convinced that it will in fact take one of Earl’s miracles to keep her on the air. FOX Production Studios’ chief Emiliano has decided that Grace does not make enough money for the corporation-as if the parent company News Corp, run by Rupert Murdoch-doesn’t have enough. I think old Rupert is “only” a billionaire whose companies control about 30% of American media. Grace doesn’t improve his bottom line well enough to stay on the air. This leads our bottom line to the even bigger loss… Read more »