It won’t be long before The Crossing “crosses over” to the television afterlife. The TV show was one of the many cancelled TV shows of the 2017-18 season but clearly, this series has some devoted fans. Why won’t there be a second season?
An ABC sci-fi thriller, The Crossing stars Steve Zahn, Natalie Martinez, Sandrine Holt, Georgina Haig, Tommy Bastow, Rob Campbell, Rick Gomez, Marcuis W. Harris, Grant Harvey, Jay Karnes, Simone Kessell, Kelley Missal, Luc Roderique, and Bailey Skodje. Luke Camilleri recurs. The story unfolds in the small Oregon fishing town of Port Canaan. Tranquility there comes to an abrupt end, when 47 evacuees from a war-torn country wash up on the shore. The newcomers aren’t just any refugees seeking asylum — they’re Americans from 180 years in the future. As the hunt for the truth grows, it will change the lives of the townies and their new guests, forever.
The show got off to lackluster start in the ratings. The premiere of The Crossing drew a meager 0.94 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.40 million viewers. The second and third episodes saw significant declines and later episodes dropped as well. Last week’s installment attracted a meager 0.40 demo rating with 2.53 million.
With ratings like these, it’s easy to see why ABC decided to cancel The Crossing. It’s also no surprise that the network decided to air the final two episodes on a Saturday night.
Could the show have picked up more viewers if it had been given more time? Considering the downward trajectory of the ratings, it’s hard to make that argument. For whatever reason, The Crossing just didn’t resonate with a broad audience.
What do you think? Did you like The Crossing TV show? Would you have watched a second season of this ABC series?
This is my first time ever leaving a comment for a tv series but The Crossing, loved the show. Sad to think there’s no second season and to top it of i rarely watch series and this happens. Theres so many weird naked pointless shows out there, even where so many women trying to marry one man like no self love. This had some adventure which i enjoyed. Would be nice to see season 2 thanks…
I really liked the show very much.. there was no need to cancel ,, there are tv shows now that are worst.. they should bring it back or make a movie..
ABC made a mistake based on faulty algorithms and poor judgement; probably youthful ones. The story was getting better. It was finding its legs…and its audience. I agree that Netflix or Prime would know how to handle the project.
ABC really lost out on cancelling this show. Great content plot and great anticipation to stay tuned. I hope Netflix will take a look at the great storyline and get the rights. They have the sci-fi chops and marketing direction to bring in more viewers like us that will make it a hit. When I saw the first episode I thought the show belonged on Netflix. They have the writers to give us a real perspective of life under the terror of the apex.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Crossing. An intriguing premise with really good acting. I believe it would have developed a dedicated audience with another season. Sadly, ABC prefers mindless comedy shows and unoriginal crime/drama to something that makes you think.
Loved the crossing (just finished it… ) gutted they won’t be doing another season….., please do another
We loved this show and are very disappointed it didn’t get renewed. I feel sometimes shows need at least 2 seasons to really be defined as a success or failure. Life is hectic and sometimes it could be the day it’s on or the time, that could be the balancing act on shows such as this. Please bring some of these shows, such as this back for a retry.
This was a great thriller from the start, really wish there could be another season….one problem was one week it was on and not the next, kept trying to find it, than missed the last shows. Would still like to see them….
This show was great! I could not wait for it to come on the next week. Someone please pick it up, it was actually one of the best shows on TV at this time. No reality TV, you could veg out and go to another world for an hour and enjoy it!
It’s a bummer when a show is cancelled and there’s still so much story left to tell. I was “in” for another season. Come on Netflix, we’re waiting for you to resurrect The Crossing.
The Crossing, in my opinion, was one of the most interesting new series shows last season. I am very disappointed they did not renew this amazing show.
I loved the show. I would watch for seasons to come!
This show was outstanding, couldn’t wait to watch every week!!!! Please somebody pick up this show so it can continue!!! #The Crossing!!!!
Yes I would have watched season 2 of The Crossing. I loved the show. Sad to see it go.
I wish that they would reconsider and get the crossings back on TV. I love the show