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.
I am so sad The Gates is not returning. I thought the show was great and had the best season ending.
Sigh. Another one bites the dust. And now anything else ABC touches can kiss me where the sun don’t shine. I’m done with the entire network. I swear, if a show fails to acheive SUPER DUPER SMASH HIT ratings right out of gate, they cancel it. That’s how these network ass-hats think nowadays. God forbid they try promoting it a little, maybe give it some time for it’s audience to find it. Buffy the Vampire Slayer had a ridiculous first season. The network gave it a chance and it became a ratings smash for both channels it ran on. Even… Read more »
I am very disapointed! Bad move on abc’s part! When u record a show vs watch it with commercials, does that hurt the ratings?
ABC, are you guys crazy???? For Christ’s sake we are talking about THE GATES here. Nice Series…… Comeon Guys, lets go: “””” WE WANT THE GATES, SEASON TWO”””
WE WANT, WE WANT, WE WANT IT BACK ON THE SCREENS””””
Bring The Gates back!!!!
Are you serious!?!?! They are not coming back with a second season?!?!?!?! What is ABC thinking????? Better question, what exactly do they look for when they decide if a show is worth keeping around or not? A sign from God?
ABC is AWFUL! Learn to promote your shows and maybe you’d keep something around longer than 13 episodes. Honestly i had never even heard of this show til i talked to someone about it, i watched the entire season in 2 days. I WANT MORE!!!
The Gates is an awesome show. Realistic for the subject matter, excellent acting, great story lines–just really good television. I am devastated that it has been cancelled. I signed the petition, and I’m holding out hope… but I’m not holding my breath. Thank you to all who were involved from the bottom of my heart. It was damned good entertainment while it lasted. Stupid network. I’m DONE with ABC if they don’t bring The Gates back. I did it to Charmed when they took Cole off, and I did it to CSI when Grissom left. I have no qualms about… Read more »
It was the top three in my DVR! I was soooo looking forward for it to come back… just as good as the vampire diaries… they didn’t give it enough time or seem to have a good time presentation?
I loved that show!!!
I am so disappointed The Gates is being canceled. The show was great. Please bring it back or at least see if another network would pick it up.
Yep, I am pretty much sick of getting into a tv series and just having it canceled! Don’t executives get that some shows just need a little more time to get the ratings going……
Look why is it when they bring new show for people to watch and get into they want to stop making them. Now come on here. Why the hell would u start something and get people into it then stop. Now thats wrong. ABC u are starting to suck as a station. Bring the gates back. I wanted to fine out what happen. You are not thinking about the fans all u are worried about is the money. Now what will happen if people stop watching ABC. U will lose a lot of rating and lot of money well I… Read more »
Really upset the Gates was cancelled…. Bad choice Abc!!
ABC sucks when they have a good show they cancel it I’m gonna stop watching ABC all together bring back the Gates
WOW! Sorry to see The Gates end. Everyone that I’ve been talking to about the show loved it, and was waiting for the second season. That’s ABC…..maybe another network will pick it up. One can only hope.