The peacock network is dropping their medical drama Saving Hope from the schedule. While the TV series hasn’t been officially cancelled by NBC, the writing is certainly on the wall.
Saving Hope revolves around the staff of a major hospital. The charismatic Chief of Surgery (Michael Shanks) suffers a massive brain hemorrhage on his wedding day and ends up in a coma. This leaves the facility in chaos and his fiance and fellow surgeon (Erica Durance) in a state of shock. It doesn’t help matters that her former boyfriend (Daniel Gillies) — also a brilliant surgeon — has arrived to work at the same facility. Others in the cast include Michelle Nolden, K. C. Collins, Kristopher Turner, Julia Taylor Ross, Ben Ayres, Huse Madhavji, Salvatore Antonio, and Glenda Braganza.
The TV show has been struggling in the ratings from the start and back in July hit a series low of a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with just 2.20 million viewers. Still, it was scripted programming that NBC was licensing from Canada so it wasn’t costing them much.
The plan was to air the final two episodes of the season on successive Saturdays — first on September 1st and 8th, then on the 8th and 15th. Now, according to TV Line, the 12th and 13th installments will be released online instead.
While there’s essentially no chance of Saving Hope returning to NBC, the TV series has already been renewed for a second season by CTV in Canada.
Will US viewers be able to watch the second season? Well, Saving Hope could be released on DVD at some point and there’s also a chance that a cable channel could pick up the show. Ion has acquired the rights to air episodes of fellow Canadian exports The Listener and Flashpoint — two shows that have aired on NBC and CBS respectively.
What do you think? Are you sorry that NBC is dropping Saving Hope? Would buy a DVD set or follow it to a cable channel?
I am devistated as I loved this show ‘Saving Hope’ It was genuine and the actors were terrific. I was a loyal fan but will not subscribe to cable so I guess I have lost a gem of entertainment. PITY.
As usual when I find a show that I like without all the sex cussing killing and blood it’s taken off the air. I usually watch CBS but found this show and loved it. So now back to CBS and won’t even try to watch anything on NBC ever again.
My husband and I really enjoyed this show. It was interesting and heartfelt, contrary to so much other TV out there these days. Very unfortunate decision for NBC.
Saving hope is well worth saving to many of us , and all I have to say is—are they making room for another sleazey reality show. Where has all of the imagination gone to on television? When they find it—–they cancel it.
I enjoyed watching Saving Hope & didn’t miss one single episode. It is a terrific show & I am quite disappointed that it’s been dropped by NBC & so ubruptly! I can’t get stations from Canada & I’m thinking about buying it on DVD. I just wish that if NBC doesn’t pick it up that another station will…maybe ABC. Saving Hope was such a wonderful show with a fantastic cast & they are all great actors. The story line was inspiring & I think that it might have given a lot of people that watched it hope about one of… Read more »
I am very dissappointed that this show has been cancelled. I made a point of watching it every week and then it just dissapeared. I found out about its abrupt end online. I really liked the drama and passion of the stories. I hope it returns and I will definately watch it. It is a decent show, without all the violence and sex. I might buy it on DVD
This is certainly a HUGE disappointment! I just found Saving Hope on Hulu, but I watched all the episodes in three days (been sick in bed). I was so upset when it came to an abrupt end! I would purchase a DVD set, though I prefer that it just not be cancelled. I would for sure watch it. Not sure why it would be cancelled, especially since it is still showing in Canada. It seems that since it obviously has already been produced, there would not be extra cost to airing it. I can’t imagine that this would be a… Read more »
I’m so sad its been taken off the air, I really enjoyed it. Maybe airing on another night?
This is the best show. Don’t know why they would cancel this but hope that it returns. I would much rather watch Saving hope then the office.
I love watching Saving Hope!! I want to see the last 2 episodes. NBC has taken off several wonderful shows. I don’t get stations from Canada on my satellite. What makes me really upset is NBC airs a lot of repeat shows such as The Voice to fill in when they don’t have anything else to broadcast. At the very least the could air a lower budget show like Saving Hope. We all need to start a boycott against NBC!!! I am all for it.
I agree w/ Kathy. This is definitely a terrific show. If I have to be away from home, I will record it so I don’t miss anything. I love Michael Shanks & Erica Durance but it hasn’t been on long enough to get to know some of the other characters that well. I like them none-the-less though and there hv been some terrific guest actors. I also agree that it shld be given more of a chance. I kept looking 4 the Season Finale…and now I see why I couldn’t find it. I am so very disappointed. Such a shame… Read more »
It is a great show. I will purchase the dvd set when it comes out. Hopefully a usa netwwork will pick up next season. I cant wait to see it. I just hope, people in the us can.
Seriously one of the BEST shows I have seen in a long time. Diverse and entertaining…I will follow this as long as it is available…even if I have to purchase the dvd’s. NBC sucks…I blocked it from my satellite. They want something that is not family orientated and the people they have working for them are retards! YES I could do better! I had just gotten 43 people to watch it and then the damn olympics took over and boom the last two shows disappeared. It was a new show…give it time to be seen!
This was a great program! Cannot believe that they would get rid of this and yet keep all of the really stupid stuff that they have, such as all of the reality shows and other shows that are offensive. Great job there NBC – NOT!!! I will so try to follow this wherever it goes!!!
I cannot believe you are canceling this show! This is an excellant show where you could relate to. I looked forward to it weekly. You have all these reality shows that are just plain stupid with no story line at all just peoples stupidity. Whats wrong with you people?
This was a good show, yet they keep some of these reality shows makes no sense. Get rid of the reality shows (not real after all) and put Saving Hope back on. There are other channels I can and will watch instead unless Saving Hope is brought back. No I would not buy DVD or watch on internet.