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?
I like this show. I was sad to read of the cancellation. This and THE EXPANSE. Very sad.
I definitely like The Crossing. What is going on with the cancellations of good, thoughtful shows like this and Saving Hope, while the rest of the trash is still carried. You’re not listening to the right people.
Yes, definitely would watch
Great show! Crossing should be renewed. I watch this every week as soon as Hulu gets it.
Great show, Plot has potential to let us see our current time as History and explore the science for the rise of APEX. Someone save this please.
A great show!!!! Full of suspense, great acting and intricate story. I don’t care about negative opinions. Probably fake news written by competition. I want my show to go on. ABC you’re making a huge mistake.
Hopefully USA Network. Or SYFY. This a show that has depth that can go far.
So so so good! Why do networks cancel all the complex thought provoking shows in favor of mindless drivel? Please Netflix, Amazon… someone save it!!!!
I think this is a great show and has been getting even better leading up to the end of the first season. I can’t believe it’s being cancelled! I hope another network picks it up. Very disappointing…
The series started interestingly enough, but started to drag. I still enjoyed it because there were key points introduced very subtly. Approaching the season finale it is picking up the pace – I hope not too late. Please bring it back another season!!
The Crossing started slow, but now it is getting interesting.
Really enjoyed it can’t wait for season 2
I love the show The Crossing. They need to give the show a chance. It has a great story line and it is now getting better. The show season finale looks to be great and will keep us going until a next season. I hope they give this show a chance to prove itself.
YES, love it!
loved the show definitely would watch season 2
Would watch