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Rittenhouse has won this round, so who’s going to save Rufus? NBC has cancelled its Timeless TV show after two seasons and a hard-fought campaign by fans and the writers alike. The second season ended on a heart-stopping cliffhanger, which is frustrating for fans, but reportedly, there are talks of a two-hour movie to wrap things up. Will it happen? Stay tuned.
An NBC time-travel drama from Eric Kripke and Shawn Ryan, Timeless stars Matt Lanter, Abigail Spencer, Goran Višnjić, Malcolm Barrett, Paterson Joseph, Sakina Jaffrey, and Claudia Doumit. As the Time Team, their mission is to prevent the destruction of our world as we know it. Susanna Thompson, Annie Wersching, and Michael Rady recur in season two as members of the nemesis organization, Rittenhouse.
Timeless: A Look at the Ratings
The second season of Timeless averaged a 0.61 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.52 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 44% and 45%, respectively. Find out how Timeless stacks up against other NBC TV shows.
Time’s up for Timeless: NBC has officially passed on making a third season of the show, EW has learned.
The cult-favorite time-travel drama has been axed by the network after a lengthy decision-making process in which the network and studio Sony Pictures Television tried to find a financially agreeable path to renew the show for weeks.
Thursday’s news will surely be disappointing for fans because the season 2 finale ended on a major cliffhanger. All may not be lost, however: Sources say there are discussions about wrapping things up in a two-hour movie, but those talks have been going on for awhile and it’s unclear if anything will come of them.
What do you think? Will you watch a movie to wrap up the storyline? Should NBC have cancelled or renewed Timeless for season three? Sound off in the comments.
Why are you getting rid of all the good Sci-Fi good shows and sticking us with stupid Reality TV/Game Shows/Housewives/The Idol/The Voice type shows>???? I would rather watch something I know can never happen to me and lose myself in a good story. I think it’s because the Reality stars don’t get paid as much as real actors/actresses get paid or you are just plain dumb when it comes to what we love to watch!
Why would you cancel a show that has a history to it and is very educational
So disappointed the show is cancelled!
Loved it! I would watch a movie, but prefer to continue watching episodes.
Great show it was on at a bad time and had to watch show on replay
Loved the premise of this show and learned a little on the way. Costumes were always great and I hope someone picks it up or at least a movie to wrap it up would be nice. With all the reality shows on TV, there is not much to watch anymore.
So disappointed this was cancelled. We always recorded it to watch during the week. If another network picked this up we would definitely watch it. A movie wrap up would be great!
Yes, yes, yes. Can’t believe it was cancelled. Best show on TV. I would definitely watch the movie
Timeless is my FAVORITE show. I’m so disappointed that it didn’t receive the ratings it deserved. I would DEFINITELY watch a movie, if given the opportunity! You owe it to your LOYAL fans!!! We deserve CLOSURE!!!
“Timeless” was a terrific show. It was entertaining as well as informative. The acting was spot on. I’m so disappointed that NBC would cancel such a well done show while leaving fans with a cliff hanger. It’s no wonder people are leaving network TV in droves. Why should I watch any shows you offer when there’s a good possibility you’re going to leave me hanging. You never really gave the show a chance. A movie, at least, would give fans some closure.
Too many shows have such short seasons that premier and finale so quickly people aren’t even aware of them. This is a great show that needed a little time to gel. Maybe netflix will pick it up.
I am crushed hate when I can not see my beloved show 3 season or at least a movie giving answers
Timeless should have been rolled out in NBC’s fall lineup or if held out for spring then not relegated to the deadly Sunday night time slot. It is too good for such antics. Perhaps Sci-Fi network or some other network with real vision should pick it up.
It would be a shame for the story to be left unfinished. The characters and storylines are compelling. This season’s addition of the Garcia Flynn character’s transition to anti-hero added humor and depth.
Should Timeless simply be no more, lacking any sort of conclusion it would be grievous indeed.
I am a Binge-watcher there are a lot of us, more than Nielsen can count! In fact most everyone I know is, especially when a new series shows up…. to catch up, or get introduced to it. How do you count us? and after we are hooked you drop… big mistake because on 3rd season I cant wait to see and will watch it on day they come out and you drop! I am starting to see a pattern and the advertisers should be seeing it also, Nielsen is not doing a good job for you I am not alone!
Too bad this show was cancelled, it was a good break from the boring shows of today.
I am SO very disappointed that Timeless was cancelled. It was always interesting to imagine what history would be like if it could be changed. Please at least give your followers closure with a two hour movie…better yet, bring it back for one more season to wrap up things.
I loved Timeless and so disappointed that it’s being cancelled. Yes I would watch a movie!!