You know that old line about “Please, don’t shoot the messenger”? Well, The CW has done just that. The network has cancelled The Messengers after one season. Only three episodes have aired thus far.
On The Messengers TV show, a mysterious object plummets to Earth and explodes in a blinding flash. It sends out a shock wave that instantly connects five strangers. They receive extraordinary gifts, from inexplicable strength to the ability to heal others. The cast includes Shantel VanSanten, Jon Fletcher, Sofia Black-D’Elia, J. D. Pardo, Joel Courtney, Anna Diop, and Diogo Morgado.
The move to cancel the series doesn’t come as much of a surprise. The Messengers has performed quite poorly so far, even for a Friday night show. Last week’s installment hit a new low with just 650,000 viewers and a 0.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
For now, it looks like the series will stay on the air to finish out its run of 13 total episodes.
What do you think? Do you like The Messengers? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Really? Cancelling after only 3 episodes and each episode has been better than the prior one? What a bunch of idiots running the CW
no canceling………all good series the last 2 years are canceled or changed name and tv chanell……why? and stupid without a good story are still on?
This show was great. It had a good start. After each episode I looked forward to seeing it the next week. They gave up in this show too soon. If this show continuos to air I this the buzz about this show will make it one of the most watched shows in this year.
I am recording it but waiting to watch until the season is over. I usually watch at least 3 episodes of something before I decide if it is good enough to keep watching. Even knowing that it is canceled I will do the same. I have learned that cancel shows may still be good and watch them being prepared for an ending that may not provide resolutions to the major plot lines or may even be a “Cliff Hanger”.
I try to just enjoy what is there and if the ending isn’t satisfying just let it go. lol
I don’t see any edit function here so am replying to my own post.
I meant to say: I have learned that ‘canceled’ shows…
Not: I have learned that ‘cancel’ shows…
Since they are going to cancel this show, I hope they will have the “decency” to give it a finale (sincerely doubt they’re that clever). I hope they can do it with the last episode because these cancellations are really getting me down. Meanwhile, ABC just cancelled TWO of my favorite shows and this on is the cherry on top 🙁
I agree with Sharon L. it is getting ridiculous that some shows don’t get a chance to find there audience before they are cancelled. I too , think I will start only watching shows on HBO and Showtime. For past few years especially, it seems all the shows I enjoy get cancelled and other stupid reality shows stay on. As for the comments that the show had problems. Come on people this is a TV shows put on to entertain. I did not find any fault with any of the actors. It had a different concept and maybe that was… Read more »
The Messengers was handicapped by a bunch of issues, caused by both its writers and actors. None of the characters feel particularly likeable or admirable, and that says a lot when they are literally angels. Furthermore, none of the characters feel like they are well rounded and realistic, rather they are just a gaggle of clichéd, unoriginal beings. I just heard a review of The Messengers on Antenna Heads that highlights a lot of this show’s problems, Check it out! https://soundcloud.com/antennaheads/no-one-ever-suspects-the
Primetime TV has changed so much over the past 10 years. It is so obvious that it is all maximum profit. A show is no longer gambled on to see what happens after one season or if it takes off season two. It isn’t just here, it happens in the UK also. But it has become ridiculous here ! I have been leaning towards only getting involved in shows that are on Showtime, HBO, etc as they tend to last longer. I am tired of getting involved in a tv show, only for it to be cancelled so quickly. The… Read more »
I think it sucks that they cancelled this show. Who does the ratings? Jeff “idiotic religious plot line” what is wrong with you? Just because you do not believe something does not make it idiotic. Your judgmental crap is what is wrong with this world. Even David said in Psalm 14:1 (KJV) “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.” I don’t judge you for not believing in God because it is not my place to judge others. I can say this, I… Read more »
if you don’t like his comment just ignore it then. no need for a speech.
If you don’t like my speech m just ignore it, no need to reply. I stand up for my God I apologize if that offended you. Wait a minute no I don’t apologize, it is what I do.
Oh I forgot only you get to talk and everyone else has to listen and agree.
m I was only repeating what you said… are you in high school, in college, or a democrat? You get your panties in a bunch when it is dished back at you. All I can do is shake my head in amazement.
they cancel everything that comes no matter what so we’re both won’t get to see anything we like and I’m not offended. Hope your fingers don’t fall off with all that standing up you’re doing on the internet that’s full of people with different beliefs that don’t fit yours.
It’s about the raitings if it’s gets canceled we have to move on would you be interested in watching a spin off show or reboot the messengers
I think it should have been Renewed. My husband and I liked the show.
I love this show. Its sad that they begin a show and just when there are audience that like this kind of shows they decide to cancel it. I understand the thing about the ratings, but what happens with all the people that gets hooked with the show?
I believe the plot was good… the writers had a good concept. Sad that is getting canceled wanted to see where they heading with the plot besides the end of the world.
How can you watch something when you didn’t know it was on? I was lucky enough to see the last 2 episodes and liked it very much, so it only stands to reason that they would cancel it. This is what they always do. I hate it!! Why cancel it when you can promote it so you can get better ratings? Stupid in my opinion.
Watched the first episode on demand. Could not get too far into the second with its idiotic religious plot line.
really not surprised. i do like the show but that rating is low even for CW.