Word came down today that NBC was cancelling The Event after one season. The serial drama drew positive numbers at the beginning but they have been in decline for much of the season.
The show may not be dead just yet though. Deadline reports that there are talks underway to continue the series elsewhere. Executive producer Steve Stark declined to comment but word is that Netflix may be interested in picking up the show. Netflix had no comment. There’s also supposedly been interest from cable and digital outlets.
Stark noted that they are investigating different options with the full support of Universal Media Studios, the show’s producer. He said, “NBC has been an amazing partner, it launched the show beautifully.”
Series creator Nick Wauters added, “We have a dedicated fan base, and we promised them we will deliver one way or another and will continue to tell our stories.”
Actor Ian Anthony Dale, Simon Lee on The Event, tweeted, “To our amazing fans, our time on NBC may be over, but we are working hard to find a new home that shares our collective enthusiasm.”
What do you think? Should The Event be saved? Where would be the best new home for the series? Would you pay to watch it?
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I hope this show finds life somewhere, I don’t see how you could give a show like this just one shot & I agree with everyone else you can’t keep stopping a show in mid season & pick up again.
I love this show i’ve been watching it from the beginning and Is very upset that they cancelled it i do hope it comes back for a second season they can’t just leave us hanging like that I want to know what happens when sofia’s peope arrive and the Sean and Laila story as well as te president finding out his wife is one of Sofia’s people so they have to bring it back perhaps SyFi can pick it up it would be a perfect fit for their networt.
Jamie
Kansas City Mo
Please I hope they reconsider or find a new home for this amazing series.. It is one of my 5 favorite primetime drama’s.
NBC 0wns the Sci Fi channel.. At the very least if they cant find a prime channel home they should put it on Sci Fy.
To cancel this series will be a huge mistake for NBC. Instead they simply need to put it on the right night and the right time slot.
PLEASE save this show.
The Event is the best show on NBC by far. It has real weight, real drama, real suspense, and an exploration into one of all humanities’ greatest fears…an alien invasion. I hope to G*D that someone picks it up for a season 2. We just got a glimpse of what The Event really is, and when Sophia’s plan was revealed to not bring her entire population, but her WHOLE PLANET into our orbit, I was blown away. very few TV series build up a plot as effectively as this one did, and when they do, they always disappoint..a la Heroes… Read more »
I think it’s a great show and definally think it shouldn’t be cancelled.
For the people in Canada… please, DO NOT cancel the show. We love the EVENT and want the second season!
i hope this show survives, but enough with the mid season breaks. those things are killers. SyFy got rid of SGU (bad move, great show), but that would be a good home for The Event. Hell, it’s a lot better show the Sanctuary or Warehouse 13. Wherever it happens to land, if The Event survives, i plan on watching it.
Don’t know why the show was canceled. It was very well made, good acting and very exciting. I didn’t get any closure from the last episode like they said. Hope they can keep in running in another venue.
I think SyFy channel would be a good new home for The Event.
I dont care if SyFy channel picks it up!!! I want THE EVENT to last forever!!!! with no mid season break…
TNT would be a good fit. Syfy also as i stated before. G4 too and A&E too who is trying to make a push in their tv shows. Or evenn FX!!!!
Don’t take the show off its the only show I watch on tv .
“THE EVENT” IS THE BEST SHOW EVER!
I have watched since the beginning but have just gotten my husband and family involved in it. I can’t believe they are thinking of canceling it. Especially by leaving it where they stopped it. Who do we need to contact to get it changed or redirected. I get so tired of decent show with interesting plot lines being taken off only to be replaced with the newest trashy reality show.
KEEP THE EVENT. YOU CANNOT HAVE A SEASON FINALE LIKE THAT AND THEN CANCEL IT. IF IT’S NOT ON NBC FINE, BUT KEEP IT SOMEWHERE ELSE! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope the show is saved. Sad to see a well written, thoughtful show die stillborn.