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.
From Portugal, we love THE GATES!!!!!!
Dang…I really loved this show. So sick of REALITY shows…Bring back The Gates!!
i really really loved that show, there were people at work and we would discuss the show the following day. i am really dissappointed that it has been cancelled. give it another season, other shows have taken off. please bring it back
My wife and I both loved this show! Hate it’s gone! So tired of getting into a show and they cancel it!
this was a very good show, i looked forward to the evening when it was commimg on. the actors and actresses were very good very beliveable. im very sadd to hear they wont be returning
This was a unique show… We watched every episode and loved it! Executives always want things yesterday… Some of the BEST shows started off slow, and given a chance, they became phenomenal. You should have given this one a chance. Shame on you. I’m sure you’ll just invest the money in some “formula” template show and throw away another brilliant, original idea. The idea of a show trying to promote diversity within a messed-up world just doesn’t sell enough for you executives, does it?
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THE Gates !!!!!!!!!!
This is crazy! That show made family time in our house. We all waited for it all week and was able to enjoy each others company. I believe the network should have giving it at least two seasons before making that decision.
Oh no!!! This is very sad for me and my daughter; 46 and 27 respectively!!! I turned her onto it last year and we LOVED it! Geez, it was so interesting and a lot less violent than similar movies on cable!
that sucks,i loved that show,now i’m left hanging,won’t ever know what i was waiting to hear.hate it when shows are taken off without asking fans how they feel.they could have found a better night.
I loved the first season!!! I’m so upset and disappointed that there isn’t going to be a second. I really think they should re-consider making another season. So many people love the show!!
I AM SOOOO SAD THE GATES WONT BE BACK ON…. THEY SHOULD HAVE ADVERTISED MORE. CAUSE NOT MANY PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT IT. IT WAS A GREAT SHOW, AND I HOPE IT WILL BE BACK SOON!!!
I hate that The Gates was cancelled. ANd there I was waiting for it’s return . I may be behind but I really loved the show. good thing I recorded it on my DVR . They did this with Jericho and fans forced them to bring it back for a second season then they killed off key characters and even though they worked the show out to a soso ending they were not commited to doing hteir best. the public loves a good vampire show this had great potential. ABC Ithink could have done a little better than what they… Read more »
Now this makes me mad. Why do they make a show, get people interested then cancel it? They did it with reaper too. And they always leave you hanging.
So sad. I loved this show.