As expected, ABC has cancelled The Gates after one season on the air. The ratings certainly didn’t dictate a second season and a couple weeks ago, series star Frank Grillo said that he’d heard unofficially that the show wouldn’t be back.
Though even actress Lindsay Lohan wanted to see it return, it’s now been confirmed that The Gates has indeed been cancelled. Some of the people connected with the show have tweeted about the series’ passing.
From the show’s Twitter feed comes, “We would like to thank our followers for sticking with us through this great journey.”
Gates creator Richard Hatem wrote simply, “Thanks to everyone who loved it. DVD set to be released…someday?”
Consulting producer and writer Robert Hewitt Wolfe tweeted, “Thank you to #TheGates fans, crew & cast for a great run. It was a blast. Seriously some of the best fans ever.” He later posted, “4 sale, lux devlpmnt/incrprtd town w/ upscale owners, prvt police/fire, exclnt school, occasional mysterious death”
Colton L Haynes wrote, “Was a great/fun experience and thk u all for coming along for the ride!. He followed that up with, “THE GATES cast and crew: thk u all for the good times! Learned alot and had a great summer with u all! Cheers to the future!” and posted this photo with #ripBrettCreski. Wolfe responded, “Sob… Too young!”
James Preston looks forward to the future, tweeting, “No worries gates fans follow us on to our new exciting roles!” Travis Caldwell echoed that sentiment, saying, “its all good more to come from all of us !!!”
Justin Miles wrote, “We gave em a hell of a run, though…” Janina Gavankar feels similarly, saying, “Sad. But we’re incredibly proud of what we made.”
Young McKaley Miller tweeted, “thank you guys for all the support!! seriously, y’all are awesome!! #TheGates is officially over, but it was such a great experience!! TY :)”
Andrea Powell wrote, “Thanks for all the love, fans of #TheGates. We’ll miss you! :-*”
Rachel Dipillo wrote, “We had a fun ride on The Gates. Love everyone I worked with and can’t wait to see what you do next! #RIPLEXIEWADE”
Grillo tweeted, “Thanks to all of you for supporting us. It made the whole thing worth it. Lots more fun stuff coming.” Grillo also said that he’d share what would have happened in the second season. After son Charlie is saved, Nick and his family would have stayed in the Gates community. The Radcliffs decide to take a break from one another. Leigh becomes the head of the police and Nick takes over the Gates board and oversees the community.
What do you think? Are you sorry that The Gates won’t be back for season two? What would you have liked to see happen?
Image courtesy ABC.
yeah this really does suck. I just finished watching it on Netflix and I am so sad to learn that there is no more second season. did they ever wonder that there are a lot of us that watch TV via internet. can’t they check out ratings that way? I loved the Dresden files too. It’s amazing that apparently the majority of us like crappy TV because there are not enough ratings. But this is one of the few shows that i feel are like a breath of fresh air. why can they continue shows like grey’s anatomy or desperate… Read more »
I am very disappointed that The GATES will not be returning. The storyline, chemistry of the cast members; particuliary the Radcliff with the human daughter and aunt, and Devon and what she did to the Chief of Police’ son, it was AWESOME. PLEASEEEEEEEEE bring it back.
Hate these jack wagons that do this, peak my interest the screw with my emotions my taking something great away and the show was just getting even better i want to know what happened with charlie yeah i could use my imagination but visual is better that and i lose my concentration easily so thank you but munchers for ruining my year 😛 lol
Didn’t ever hear about this show until netflix! I watched the entire season and still want more! This show needs to continue! They are crazy if they don’t!
I loved the show. My family knew when it was time for the Gates to come on, to let momma have her down time. haha. I was totally addicted to it. Really wish they would consider bringing it back.
I was not aware of the show until I seen it on Netflix and now I can’t get enough. It seems that certain networks don’t give good shows a fair chance or enough advertising. I would love to see another network pick this up and keep the journey going. Where is FOX?
I agree. This show was great and my wife and I were looking forward to season 2. We are like a lot of people I think who cannot sit in front of a TV constantly but look for gems like this only to discover it has been canceled.
Maybe they need a new way to determine which shows are popular instead of Nielson.
I am sorry to see this Series not returning……….like The Dresden Files, I got so attached to all the character and the story line…….sad day!!!
I loved this show and was so sad to hear that it wasn’t renewed! It had a great storyline and good characters and so many fans, that I can’t believe the ratings weren’t good enough to bring it back. Where can we write to protest?
I have never heard of this show. Don’t know if it were due to a lack of advertisement or what. I came across it on Netflix and I have to say I fell in love with the characters. This would be a series I would follow. I can’t understand why the rating were low. I put this show up there with the Vampire Diaries and True Blood and of course the Twilight series. Maybe it would do a lot better on a station like Fox 21/27. I love the modern day vampire, werewolf, witch thing that is going on.
i really wish the gates would come back on tv,i was really looking forward to watching it this summer. you guys didnt even give it a chance to get established. please, if you could let it come back, my whole family enjoyed it!!!!!!
I was sooo looking forward to the return. this was the only show on regular tv that i watched on the weekend. really enjoyed it.
i think this sucks its a good show maybe not for abc but tnt or scyfy we need more seasons
Why does ABC always have to cancel shows that I really enjoy? I hope some other network will take it on, cuz it was really good… I didn’t hear about the show until I found it on Netflix! I could not stop watching!!!
I was looking forward to The Gates coming back please bring it back..