Are you a big fan of Timeless? Recently, co-creator Shawn Ryan spoke with Deadline about a possible future for the cancelled NBC TV show.
The time-travel drama just aired its two-hour series finale on NBC on December 20th. The series, which was cancelled after two seasons this year, stars Matt Lanter, Abigail Spencer, and Malcolm Barrett.
In the interview, Timeless co-creator Shawn Ryan discussed what it was like filming the NBC series finale:
It was always a very difficult show to make, and this two-hour event was similar, but there was a lot of joy that went into making it. This was the most pleasant shooting experience that the cast and crew had at any point along the journey. So it was a really good experience for everyone, and so, as a result, it was kind of hard to end and to leave.”
And what about the future? Will Timeless ever return to the small screen? Ryan says he hopes it does:
I feel like the show has ended prematurely. I felt, especially in the second season, we really got into our groove creatively, and to NBC’s credit, they never had any issues with the creative. Listen, if I could choose my own path, it’d be great to be able to revisit the show every two or three years with a movie or a little four to six-episode arc. I would definitely be all in for that. We know the realities when you don’t have the actors under contract. All the actors love doing this, and if we were able to figure out the scheduling for this and maybe we’d be able to do it.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Timeless? Were you satisfied with the series finale?
Was and awesome series and would like to know if NBC ever explain why they canceled? Fan base was huge and finally some quality programing on TV. The finale was excellent. Wish another network would pick it up.
Loved the show and characters/actors… it was creative and unique. I thought it could be written a little more seriously as it felt like a soap opera sometimes with no sense of true danger. Regardless, I kept waiting for updates. BRING THE TV SHOW BACK. Maybe Netflix?
This was a good show!!! I hope it comes back for season 3. I have to agree with other comments as to why good shows get cancelled and bad shows stay. Please bring it back!
This is a great show! I do not understand shows like Survivor being on for 20 seasons and Timeless not getting signed on for a third season.
Great show once again cancelled by the idiots that run NBC
Love the show Timeless! Hope to see a season 3!
Great show will be missed!! Love the finale thank you for ending the show so beautifully. I am still hoping for more.
I love Timeless! It was fun, full of history, and great story lines. I am so frustrated that someone would cancel this show especially when there is so much other crap on television.
I think any chance of a future for “Timeless” is a wonderful thing. I have watched a lot of untimely cancellations of great programming and many by NBC. I have only watched half of the finale in hopes I can make the enjoyment last. Do the right thing, for the fans.
Why do networks cancel shows that have a fan following? Timeless is a wonderful show with a great cast, acting and stories that both teach and entertain. I hope anotber network gives timeless a chance to continue! I liked the two hour ending, glad they left it open for a possibility of coming back as things can always change in tbe past or future.
I loved this show. One of the few network shows I look forward to. The possibilities are endless. It’s so typical for network television not to advertise then cancell any show that’s smart and unique. Keep dumbing it down nbc.
I really enjoy watching this show, and I felt like it was a good episode, the characters are great and I was sorry to see Flynn pass on even if it was for a good reason. It doesn’t seem like it should end here, there’s so much more to explore. I think they should make some episodes about the future, just helping along some dire situation avoid itself, and incorporate maybe beings travelling here and finding out their true purpose. Anyway, I hope it does come back, I’d love to see all the actors again.
Sooo bummed that Timeless has been cancelled. The finale was great but I want more. One problem for me was it was on at 10:00! One of the most entertaining shows on television and they had it on after everyone that works early has to go to bed! Could even recap/learn little history. I guess that’s just not necessary anymore. So tired of the violent cop, fire, 20/20 , Nightline, goofy game show BS. Bring It On Back NBC!!!
As usual, the networks make their decision to cancel a program is based on the viewer rating of a younger generation that likes trash TV. Very few intelligent, well written TV programs survive.
Once again the networks get rid of a great show. The 2 hour ending was great and I want the show to continue as weekly series. They have terrific cast and the writers are assume. If all us fans keep the reminding NBC that this show is what we veiwers want to see on TV, just maybe they will reconsider.
As above, the best show on TV, and the 2 hour ending was the best present for the holiday season. Once again, NBC cancelled the best show they had in their repertoire. If only they could keep their best shows on the air they would be number 1 and compete with Netflix and the other cable networks !
I agree that it is a great show, but they also cancelled my all-time favorite show: Taken which is also a really well thought out and exiting show. The main character and even the other actors have such great roles, again not your stupid, mindless sitcom type cop show. Got some real meat to it. Please bring both of these back.