Sadly, the Visitors aren’t among us any longer. After two short seasons, ABC has cancelled their V TV series.
A reimagining of the original V, this series tells the tale of what happens when an advanced alien race arrives of Earth professing their desire to help mankind. Fortunately, not everyone trusts them. The second season features the talents of Charles Mesure, Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Joel Gretsch, Laura Vandervoort, Logan Huffman, Morena Baccarin, Morris Chestnut, and Scott Wolf.
For season one, V ended up averaging a 2.25 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 5.7 million average viewers. It was “on the bubble” but ended up being renewed for a 13 episode second season. The network was hoping that the show would catch on and the ratings would improve.
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ABC later reduced the episode order to just 10 installments and debuted them mid-season. Unfortunately, ABC’s gamble didn’t pay off. Season two of V ended up averaging only a 1.9 in the demo and 5.49 million viewers.
Though the network and producers maintained that the show was still in contention for next season, it was clear that there would only be a third season of V if ABC was willing to gamble once again. In the end, they weren’t.
ABC confirmed today that V has been cancelled after two seasons and 22 episodes. The series finale aired on March 15th and, unfortunately, there were lots of unresolved cliffhangers. Hopefully the producers will someday share what they had in mind for season three.
What do you think? Are you sad that V won’t be returning next season? Why do you think the series didn’t catch on?
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I’m absolutely gutted Best programme on British telly I do hope like many others that another network takes it up A 3rd season is a must Please!!!!!!
I enjoyed the original special and the resulting series back in the early 80’s. Found that the basic premise was the same only updated when it started 2 years ago. I was sad to see it renewed for only 10 episodes and really disapointed when no season 3 showed up. We can only hope Sci Fi will pick it up, like they did with Stargate when Showtime cancelled it.
Abc u suck V was juset getting stared bring it back. Tired if watching the same show
I was really looking forward to this season. Hopes it gets picked up on another network.
I’m so disappointed! I have been waiting anxiously for the new season! 🙁 I remember this show from the 80’s and was thrilled when it started. Big BUMMER!!
I am sooooo sad V was cancelled! I am so tired of all the crap shows that stay on air while good shows with substance are cancelled. It just goes to prove that mediocrity has taken over.
great show they cancel to many of the sci fi shows without giving them a chance. Better than all the cop shows and csi shows
ABC made a bad decision, it was catching on, I had so many friends watching it, they did
even realize how good the show was, till I told them about V.
How could they cancel such a good show, HOW!!!!!!!
I can’t understand how V didn’t get ratings with all the crap shows that catch on. Great show with plenty of story-lines and plot opportunities.
I loved v beats watching the cw
I thought the show had so much potential, what the problem is when you don’t lanuch a project with some time. I looked forward the the 3rd cycle and now I’m left hanging. ABC reconsider your decision, you’ll be surprise how many people are starting to explore the alien thing.
Show was great I hope scyfi picks it up and continues you guys suck for canceling it
I’m SO SAD! I loved this show; it was even better than the ’80’s version! I’m so tired of the shows I love, being cancelled! The network didn’t give it a chance to catch on.
V was a great show, come on sci fy pick it up and continue this you will do great with it. Put it on at prime time and replay it on sat mornings. It will be a hit, I know I will watch as I still have the first 22 on my dvr now!
It’s to bad they canceled V. They should had a series finale,season 2 finale left a lot of questions to be answered. ABC should be ashamed, leaving viewers wondering what happen.
just like congress . . . . its all about money . . . to heck with the people ! ! V was a very good series. but i guess people would rather watch a 30 minute sitcom with canned laughter that tells them its time to laugh. what a total waste of time. yet networks keep pumping them out. well, maybe thats the mentality of the general public. after all, look who they vote for.
Its a big shame that the serie was canceled. I finish seing V season, now and that end deserves better and more, dont know if it will ever be season 3 but its a big loss for the fans and for the network. ;(