If a show has been cancelled, the networks often resort to burning off the remaining episodes on Saturday nights. That’s what ABC did with The Assets? But, what happens if a show’s ratings are even too low for Saturday nights? Well, apparently you run it on Sunday afternoons.
The Futon Critic reports that ABC has decided to air the remaining four episodes of their cancelled series The Assets on Sunday afternoons — but you’ll have to wait awhile to see them.
Episodes five (“Check Mate”) and six (“Small Useless Truth”) will run on July 27th at 4pm and 5pm. Episodes seven (“The Straw Poll”) and eight (“Avenger”) will then air on August 3rd at 4pm and 5pm.
Hopefully, the network won’t change their plans before these actually air.
What do you think? Do you think the episodes will finally air or will ABC pull them again?
LOVED this series!! Thank goodness we caught every episode!! Plan to watch again and read the book.
In all my years of watching TV, dramas, suspense, spy stories, and mini -series etc, this mini-series of the show call “The Assets” is by far and away the best show I have ever seen on a TV screen. I was hooked after the first episode and mad as hell when the 3rd episode was nowhere to be found. I Googled the show and found out it had been cancelled. HOW COULD THEY I wondered? These first 2 episodes were fantastic and I couldn’t wait for more of this. First of all it was a true story and full account… Read more »
Time for an Emmy nomination! We just finished watching the mini-series. As you all know this has been a marathon, not a sprint. After getting hooked by the first two (of eight) episodes in January, 2014, ABC finally aired the final two episodes (#7 & #8) this past Sunday, August 3rd. Even with all of this discontinuity, we couldn’t wait to see more. Just image how great this would have been to see a properly marketed version of the show aired weekly over an eight week period. Then it would have been like getting hooked on “Roots” back in the… Read more »
I enjoyed the show but think it should have been labeled a mini-series from the beginning and not try to drag it out over many seasons.
It basically was labeled a mini series. It was an 8 episode series documenting the true account of the first CIA mole hunt in American history. There was never supposed to be a 2nd season, at least not to this story. But maybe your right, had it been called a mini-series during the advertising of the show, it may have sparked more interest. With that being said though, most young people today only care about stupid reality shows and grown up cartoons. They wouldn’t know good TV if it jumped up and hit them i the face.
I stumbled upon the traitor ames episode on Sunday afternoon and was completely riveted! This is the best programming I’ve seen in ages. I’m baffled as to why this series has already been cancelled. This was real stuff! The actors were great too!
Although there were major delays in broadcasting all but two episodes of “The Assets” because those who watched it were too few to support advertisers on a free broadcast network, ABC did finally broadcast the final four episodes on the last two Sunday afternoons. But this was a mini-series, not a regular “series” or a “show” that was “cancelled” instead of being “renewed” for a second “season.” Instead, it was intended to portray the true story of the search for the CIA mole who was eventually found to be Aldrich Ames. It was based on the book Circle of Treason… Read more »
Look this is a disappointingly average show in a genre I really Luke. Not too surprised it’s been pulled. Having said that ….. it’s better than a great deal of the other utter rubbish on TV.
It seems you are the only person to dislike this show.
I love spy movies! Especially ones with real situations showing it was no prefect business but one of extreme danger and to be successful a bit of luck. This is very well done. Reminds me of classics like Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy. There are plenty of people who will enjoy this and it could run for many seasons given good and evolving plotlines. It’s like Jack Bauer without the special effects and unrealistic stunts. In the Assets you do not run through a hail of AK47 fire and live without being hit, you die a painful and miserable death so… Read more »
It appears that any show that contains substance rather than “fluff”, takes attention and thought rather than just a blank stare, appeals to anyone who is not a millennial gamer, is doomed. ASSETS reflects a serious subject in a period which is giving the appearance of returning with the recent actions of Putin. “those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it”!! ABC is losing me at a rapid pace. They are so liberal it scares me.
Did anyone notice that viewing Episodes 5 and 6 in the afternoon was somewhat difficult? I blocked outdoor sunlight in the TV room, but the episodes still lacked brightness. Normal brightness and contrast were only evident in the commercials. I may watch them a second time online after dark. I’m sure I missed something because it’s hard to make the room dark enough in the afternoon. Reminded me of how a movie looks if the management is late dimming the lights.
I guess you people do not understand a good series. Please put it back on.
Randy
Don’t know why such a show that is so well written with great acting is cancelled.
Please keep the assets!
I love the show Am disappointed that I cannot get the last four episodes on demand I think ABC is missing out on a good series by cancelling give it a chance people need to try it then they will love it !!!!
My guess is that you will be able to get the episodes on demand after they air tomorrow afternoon and the following Sunday afternoon. If you can’t watch or record episodes 5 and 6 tomorrow afternoon, check ABC’s website on Monday or Tuesday. Most “on demand” episodes on the major broadcast networks such as ABC are not available until after their broadcast.
Taking bets in whether ABC can manage to keep their word this time and actually air the four remaining episodes…
Two episodes are scheduled next Sunday at 4 and 5 pm. These are episodes 5 and 6.
Any word on the final 2 episodes- 7 & 8?
As the article says, they’re slated to run 8/3 at 4pm and 5pm.
Episodes 5 (“Check Mate”) and 6 (“Small Useless Truth”) will run on Sunday, July 27th, at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Episodes 7 (“The Straw Poll”) and 8 (“Avenger”) will air on Sunday, August 3rd at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
I guess ABC doesn’t like “real” reality programing. This is history – not some made for TV scripted reality show. It is beyond me how the networks think anymore. They paid to have the show made I assume – so why junk it.!! stretching it out like they have is ruining the continuity. And NO I wouldn’t bet a nickel that they will keep their word on when to show it again.
Too intelligent for this younger generation. Well acted. Well written. My husband and I look forward to it. No reality shows or talent shows for us. This WAS reality, and all the talent belongs to those who put this great show on!
For those of us who appreciate good acting/story line, this would have been better received on PBS. The British know how to write period pieces and do it well. Afraid it wasn’t a hit because the actors are not recognized by US audience. Too bad because they missed out.