It’s not looking good for season two of The Whispers. The ABC TV show has been dropping in the ratings and now, the network has let the cast’s options expire.
On The Whispers, several Washington, DC children start talking about and playing with an imaginary friend. When their mysterious games turn dangerous, FBI child specialist Claire Bennigan (Lily Rabe) is called in to investigate. The rest of the cast includes Barry Sloane, Milo Ventimiglia, Derek Webster, Kristen Connolly, Kylie Rogers, and Kyle Harrison Breitkopf.
Word is that the cast’s contract options for a second season expired at the end of June. According to Deadline, ABC hasn’t given up on The Whispers just yet however and want more time to make a decision.
The network tried to get a two-week extension but that didn’t happen — in part because of series star Lily Rabe. She and other members of the cast weren’t happy that, after the pilot was shot last May, shooting of the series was relocated to Vancouver.
Shooting in Los Angeles would be too expensive for the low-rated drama so producers have a plan for Rabe to do a limited number of episodes if the series ends up being renewed.
If The Whispers is picked up for a second season, new contracts will have to be negotiated — providing the castmembers want to return or aren’t already committed to other projects. Ventimiglia is being eyed for the lead role in a pilot for USA Network called Shooter.
What do you think? Would you like to see The Whispers renewed for a second season or, should ABC cancel it and move on?
The show went from promising to terrible in a couple of episodes. If it is cancelled it will be for poor situational dialogue and a departure from strong source material (e.g. the Bradbury story). How any of you like it is surprising.
The whispers needs a second series it’s different using kids was a great idea it’s fresh not the same old rubbish that keeps getting put on tv.the ratings shouldn’t always matter I mean star trek great example was axed then the rest is history.. To many fresh new good series are being axed helix for example another great resurrection are two examples of being axed too early give shows a chance
Please renew this she.. One season is not enough. The story needs more time. I enjoy watching it.
I really love this show and have telling so many people to watch. They don’t want to invest the time to watch if it isn’t renewed for the next season…..Please keep this show going, it is such a different storyline that we see.
DON’T CANCEL!!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!
Please renew the show. We love it
renew Whispers at least for a concluding show. Or two .
Awesome show – please give it a chance!!!
I agree.I would love to see this show renewed. It just started getting interesting and we still do not know who or what Drill is. I can’t stand when they just cancel a show without an ending. At least have a ending show waiting in the wings in case this happens so we are’nt left wondering.
Love this show. Look forward o viewing.
Hope it is pathetic if you and your family live for a TV show.
Yes! Renew The Whispers. How about giving a show a chance. People go on vacation in the Summer, kids play in sporting events, Astros have been on a hot streak, etc. Every time a good show is on, it gets canceled. Listen to the fans….RENEW THE WHISPERS!
PLEASE renew, my husband, our boys (10 and 14) and I live for this show! My boys love watching this with their father.
Please renew The Whispers, I love this show.
Please renew this show. It is amazing!