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.
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I love the event. You can’t leave us hanging.
Please save this series. My wife and I are both frustrated with getting involved in great series and mysteries only to have them cancelled before they are given a chance. Cancel something stupid like Chuck but give The Event a chance on any station we’ll watch.
This was the most imaginative show of the 2010-2011 season and deserves to continue. The story is captivating and the characters did an amazing job. Find a new home somewhere that is open to regular viewing.
i was shocked when i recently heard that the great tv series the event was cancelled. i cannot understand how you can cancel a well written and action packed series like this and certainly not in its first season when the actors roles are behng established. come on mr stark push for the shows rebirth with another backer….like many fans i would be willing to pay to view the next series…..from england.
I can’t believeThe Event is canceled, loved it from the start. It is surprising how certain shows get renewed and other not (The Event).
Best new show I have seen since 24
Put the EVENT on the SCI-FI Channel !!
SAVE THE SHOW. I can say this without any doubt, its one of the best Sci-fi tv shows ive ever seen.
i think the event is a great series and was amazed and shocked it had been cancelled. how can you cancel a show after only one season i send my best wishes to the production staff who are trying to save it i would be happy to watch it on a pay to view basis like many others ……from england
Would happily put my money where my mouth is (in other words, pay!) to see more episodes 😉 Having initially thought it wouldn’t be worth watching (after the information-free PR blitz that was used to promote it) this turned into a great show, with surprisingly authentic-feeling characters, plots and writing.
I hope THE EVENT can be saved for another channel. My husband and I watched it every time from day one, it was set on our DVR and we didn’t miss it…What a cliff hanger. We also thought all the actors were great. Shocked about the dropping viewing numbers. Maybe it was the time or the competition? Hope it will be back!
this show must continue, no matter where!!!
if it’s on pay-per-view, i would pay, because this finale is eating me inside!!!!!!
save the show!!!!!!
Save THE EVENT! I don’t care what channel, as long as I can pick it up! We can’t be left hanging like this!
I love the show. I would watch it on netflix.
Save the show!!! Loved it from day one!!!
Please save the show the event it is good and one of the best I’ve seen.