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?
Image courtesy NBC.
Definitely should be saved. We are willing to pay per view.
You cancelled a great show and the finale did not answer a lot of my questions I hope another network picks it up Tv shows are not given a chance anymore to grow and develop and they leave garbage and stupid reality shows on tv They cancelled V which was promising to become a great show, Pretty soon we will all be watch non tv shows if this keeps up
This is one of the best sci-fi shows ever please at least finish it. Cannot believe people did not see how good it was.
The questions I have after the season finale are: what becomes of Vicky, how about Layla and the pregnancy and the virus?; was Dempsey part of a separate third species?; what is the transformation Simon Lee’s character alluded to; and why did Sofia’s people leave to begin with? How does Sean translate the scroll?; was that a DNA report in Dempsey’s office, who’s was it ? Sean’s?; was bringing Sofia’s planet to earth orbit plan B? If so, cant they stay there.. it was their Sun that was dying, right? If the Event has not yet happened, when will we… Read more »
I would pay to watch it. Look at: SyFy, CW, ION networks or Bravo to pick it up? This show could be the new “Lost”! Please do not cancel it!
YES, I need to see season 2
the show is awesome !!! got better after the hiatus though.
Yes, save the Event, it was a great show that just got better with the finale. Take it over to USA network or SCI-FY channel, I promise you it has a loyal following. I want to see the story played out as so many others do.
NBC dropped one of the best new shows;the event while broadasting duds like”the voice” and “the biggest loser” No wonder whyNBC is in third place. The loyal “Event “Fans want the series to continue on cable. That’s why cable viewership is increasing.
It is sure hard to find anything on television since all those cancellations Hypothesis: Do You KNOW? How does the “Nielsen ratings system ” work? Anyone out here understand, in each situation, how do the rating system really works? Hypothetically situation, Old King Cobra watches News, Drama,sports ,playboy channels and he DVR “No Ordinary Family” to watch, next day with his children age 2,4, 10 But his need 20 year old bipolar wife watches “No Ordinary Family” a week later, by herself. The Wife also gone during the day time because she was busy, running around, spending King Cobra’s money.… Read more »
“Nielsen ratings system ” with its Slaughterings and Murdering Bloodbath.
Networks could do more of an accurate calculation with the DVR’S boxes because they are in more home than Nelsen’s Box. I don’t even know of not one viewer with Nelsen’s box. DO YOU?
Perhaps it is time for writers to by-pass NBC & other “big” names and aim at smaller companies. There are plenty of people that wanted to watch “24” “Flashforward” “V” Jessie Ventura “Conspiracy Theories” “The Event”and other thought provoking-edge of your seat-shows. We still have channels like Discovery, A&E, HISTI, NatGEO (or maybe we don’t). Who really runs NBC? I have decided that I will no longer watch any series on NBC, CBS, ABC – I don’t want to waste my time or DVR space for programs that just get WHACKED!!!! I have a friend that swears up-and -down that… Read more »
I like The Event I don’t want it to be cancelled. Many years ago the TV show “Cheers” didn’t have good reviews and after 3 year of the seasons it began to pick up and became a great show. I think this show has the same potiential.
I LOVE The Event!!! Every episode is like a movie in itself; always a major development in the plot. I was upset when all of a sudden it stopped during the holidays and was thrilled to see it start up again. Please, please, please find a new home for this exceptional storyline. A devoted fan
I don’t watch much television but the Event just happen to be my favorite show. Put it on somewhere that viewers may continue to watch the show.