Cancelled Shows 2010: ABC cancels Flash Forward!

I’m upset that FlashForward has been cancelled, but overjoyed that V has been renewed. I really think FlashForward could have gone somewhere if given the chance. It’s a great show with a great plot. What I would suggest to ABC, though, is that they really need to take into account that many people, myself included, watch shows online (I personally do so on ctv.ca, as I cannot view the shows on abc.com due to being Canadian). Perhaps it’s time to get with the times, ABC.

BLASPHEMY!!!

…not likely it will be picked up by an outsider as the cast seems to be loyal ABC actors in large…

well I hope they don’t leave us hanging, like other shows that have that been canceled. I am just so disappointed. They get you hooked on a show and then end the show.

I cannot believe Flash forward got cancelled. That is the best show on TV. boooooooooooo ABC.

Flashfoward was awesome I really do not like when they end tv series without explaining it abc you suck.

Forget ‘V’ Flashforward is wayyyy better! Happy Town is good too wth ABC?

I agree that FlashForward is way better than V. I wasn’t sure about FF before it went on break, but once it started back in February/March, I have LOVED it.

I can’t believe that a show like Flashforward, which requires some serious cerebral thinking to follow and engage the mind, is cancelled for other shows that are either boring or stupid and suited to the youngsters only.
Flashforward had a fantastic cast and had great potential if it had been given the time.
As for the reality shows, they are a total waste of my time, and I watch television to escape reality not watch people make fools of themselves on television nightly. I hope that these shows come to an end soon.
When will you (networks) stop cancelling intelligent programs for those of us who like more mental involvement in our entertainment?
I give up on cable. I’m going to cancel it and just download what I want from the internet directly. The networks are dead as far as I’m concerned. Every year, they bring out good potential shows only to cancel them because the “young market” isn’t watching it. What about the boomers over 50 who are now the largest part of your market? What’s in it for us?
The only shows left for us adults to watch are on either HBO or Showtime. Which is easily downloaded and they don’t stop a good program just because the “kids” weren’t watching it or it offended someone’s weak sensibilities. Further, the programming is suited to adults mostly.
ABC made a huge mess of the Witches of Eastwick last year, by completely changing the story plot from what the viewers were expecting to see, which was lots of hot situations when there is a devil involved. Handsome and talented Paul Gross was unable to do much with his part which had been made famous in the movie version by Jack Nicholson. The witches were a joke compared to their movie counterparts. Why bother bringing such a story to television if you are going to wimp out at the screenwriting and screw up the plot so thoroughly?
A few seasons before, I invested time in Swingtown, also an adult show, with a great cast, which was also cancelled prematurely after the first season because there was too much sex. Grow up will you! Put a disclaimer before the show and parents should monitor their own children or turn the channel. It’s like we adults need some kind of “babysitting” watching grownup situations. Instead we have these nightly barages of “reality shows” that are completely adolescent in nature.
Life on Mars, the American version, was another fine show with a great cast which was not given a good chance.
The list goes on and on. I will not invest any more time in any new shows because they may get cancelled before they even start.
Had Dexter been on regular TV, it would have been cancelled prematurely as well, but after 4 successful seasons, it’s a hit with most adults who enjoy darker stories than what cable television is willing to provide.
I can hardly wait for True Blood, Mad Men and Hung to start again. Meanwhile, I’ll have to settle for downloads.
I was looking forward to Spartacus: Blood and Sand’s next season as well, but sadly the main character is ill and recovering and so that too will wait for now. But I was quite happy with the first season.
Even, the Tudors is cut and rated for television viewers in the US and we in Canada have to wait almost a year to see the current show unless we download it.
Though a new fan of Two and a Half Men, I was embarrassed for the cast members resorting to fart jokes while driving to the point that one of the main characters soils himself. This is American humour? Is this what we call a success? The majority of the time, the show is funny in a sick sort of way but this episode was not a good one and the writers should think again about such “crap” in the future, to keep viewers interested. I can only hope that the renewed 2 seasons are a better crop of episodes than that one was.
I guess, it will be a good thing when HBO and Showtime become more mainstream for us adults so we’ll have something intelligent, darker, sexier and more clever to watch.
I’m relieved that they didn’t axe The Good Wife which is also an excellent show. But, next year, who knows.

I cannot believe they are canceling Flash Forward. I love the show and am getting really tired of ABC canceling good shows that just get started. I just stared Happy Town too and loved it. WHAT A WASTE OF MY TIME ABC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give shows a chance…..

This is ridiculous. The only thing ABC is good at is getting their viewers hooked on a show and then letting them down by cancelling it before giving it a chance. It makes me seriously rethink watching any programs on ABC!

I am about to report ABC to the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising. Starting a series of this nature makes an implicit guarantee that it will be brought to a conclusion. See you in court!

This is retarded; FlashForward was a good show, and V was mediocre at best…. they definitely kept the wrong show.
I think the bigger problem was the timeslot for this show, as the FF > Greys didn’t really make sense

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ABC is dumb, if they want people to watch ABC again they need to bring back FF

I can’t believe Flash Foward was cancelled. Somethings are really difficult to understand. They could have cancelled V instead, if one of them had to be chosen.

I’m completely bummed that flashforward was cancelled… The finale was incredible and now I’m always going to be left wondering what would have happened. ABC please have a change of heart! And just like someone said earlier, take into consideration the thousands possibly MILLIONS who watch it online. Many of us don’t have tivo or are able to be around when it show’s at it’s regular time. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring it back!!!

I can’t believe Flash Forward is gone. Like many people on this forum, how can they have recieved low ratings. I’m hoping that another network may pick up the series.

I am really disappointed that Flash Forward has been cancelled. This was an excellent show with an excellent plot. Certainly a lot better than some of the shows you decided to keep instead. I hope you would reconsider….

Why oh why ?????????? Flash Forward was the best series in a long time ! just dont understand it ?? If any of the other networks have any sense they will pick it up and run with it ….

Glen Uk

The point made in Senga’s opening statement may be the reason this got cancelled. The show required “thinking” and that’s getting to be too much to ask of modern TV audiences.

I’ll spare all of us a long paragraph about reality tv and really bad sitcoms (especially the ones that have to explain their jokes for the really dumb viewers).

I suspect the avid viewers of Flash Forward are the type of folks (like myself) that find science fiction stories that invoke thinking would gobble this up if the SyFy network picks it up. I could see that network doing gangbusters with the continuation of this show. Anybody have a contact at SyFy???

ABC you suck!!! Stop cancelling good shows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

im crying soo much i love this program and they have ruined my life !!!!
what a good twist though i want marry mark benford. <3 hehehehehehe he is bufting !!!
is he alive or dead me an my friend collins have no life as we argue about this every second we see each other
did i mention you ruined my life i wouldve rated if they asked !!!!

I HATE FLASHFORWARD…
there is no point in the show i think everybody that watches it should get a life… 🙂
I am soooo glad it has been cancelled!!
My 2 friends are always argueing about it- every second of everyday!!!
Gosh i hate collins -.-
if i wouldve rated it it wouldve been zero out of a million!!!
I love you mark benford (L)

replying to britney benoits comment i havnt i had a life and now its ruined coz its cancelled please tell my mum i love her as im goin to go die ! abc you suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am very disappointed that ABC has cancelled Flash Forward…it was a very good show with a lot of potential. I’m honestly getting tired of ABC programming decisions. Last year they cancelled a great show called “The Unusuals” and have left reality TV and shows like Cougar Town. I guess their target market are non-thinkers.

I would have to agree with someone else. A lot of us do watch online. For many reasons. My self, I’m working when my shows are on. It makes me sad tho to see one of my select 4 to be canceled.
Why does it have to be Flash Forward tho????? You just can’t leave us hanging like that. With a ending like that, come on!!!! What has crawled up ya, and made it self home?

why? why? everytime you begin to get comfortable with a show , they up and cancel.flash forward just started being awesome. boooooo abc

Another good show cancelled. I don’t know who is rating these shows, but I don’t think it is the public out there watching these shows or giving them a chance. I found it to be different and kept me cooming back to watch. There is so much garbage on TV anymore of the same old thing and alot of reality shows. Its sad that when you finally find something on TV worth watching that these networks cancell them, for what, something of the same or a certain kind of audience. Perhaps, more sexually related shows, after all, sex sells. Really sad to see this one go also. forgotten and what else???

Cold Case … Ugly Betty … HEROES … Flash Forward …
Eastwich … Ghost Whisperer … WTF ? … f-it.
I give up.
I’m gonna start reading again.

Ya know all these shows are probably doing poorly because people are afraid to get into it know these people will cancel it and leave the series unfinished. Thats why I never watched happy town after some recent cancelations were fresh in my head.

yes very sad flash forward was cancelled. how are we to know what happened?

I cannot believe that Flashforward was cancelled because the ratings were low? what are people watching!?this show made you think and actually use your brain to see how things all came together.some of those mindless simple shows with lack of imagination where every situation is predictable are a dime a dozen.I think it deserves a second chance for all of us to get the answers we have been waiting for and highly entertained.

Cancelled?! I’ve been WAITING for this show to come back this season. What a joke. Like CSI it makes you use your brain but it doesnt have the same amount of gore/violence (which I like). Too bad…

i can’t beleive this flash forward was a great show am so upset right now!!!!!!!

I am disappointed to read that Flash Forward has been cancelled. It was a thought provoking show. One has to invest a lot of time to watch every show or one would get lost in the plot (i.e. much like Lost). When ABC cancels a show like this without wrapping it up, it’s like being in the middle of a good book and then having it stolen. This kind of action only makes me want to watch movies instead of investing time in TV Series. At least a movie has a clean ending.

This Blows!! Flash Forward was my favorite show! I was really looking forward to season 2. I think I am now officially DONE with ABC!

I’m sooooo upset. i’ve been waiting for Season 2 for sooo long…

Wow. I am very suprised; however, even with a show that has a strong following, without a strong revenue to back it up due to the overall cost of each episode to complete, ABC would probably air a show that costs less, but has an audience that supports a stronger revenue even if the following is less that impressive. To have shows like Flash Forward survive, there has to be a stronger following to produce revenues as a result of high ratings that would urge investors to continue with future airings. Perhaps moving to a different time slot or night to reuce competition would have been a better choice if there was something available, but I’m confident that that scenario was also researched. It’s really to bad to have lost this show because I was totally enthrawled!!!

Jason

OMG.PLS PLS BACK FY FLASH FORWARD.I LIKE TO KNWE END.PLS I LOVE THEM.I CRIYNG FOR .PLS ABC PLS

I am so sick of every show that I like being cancelled …. makes me not even want to start following a show until it is proven to stick around … so they are causing the low viewers themselves as people are scared to get involved in a show because they fear it’ll just be cancelled anyway … so what’s the damn point??

We need to start a petition to ensure that this show remains on television. It is an amazing show.

You made a big mistake cancelling Flash Forward. It was one of the best shows on TV. Most of the shows you kept were mindless shows with idiotic plots. Does that mean ABC believes its audiences have no brains? It is insulting that you dropped the show right in the middle of the cliff-hanger. At least give the viewers the respect of ending the show by solving the mystery!!! BRING BACK FLASH FORWARD, IF NOTHING ELSE, TO END THE PLOT!!!

no way
please don’t do this
we want more seasons
please let it continue …

i am very sad flash forward got cancelled best show on tv for a long time

ABC how can you cancel Flash Forward? Really, the only show that was on TV that was intellegent, and you leave V? What is wrong with you people! How about you ask your viewers before you start to cancel shows. Take a vote of the shows you want to cancel, and see the response. The time slot for Flash Forward was not good, try moving the time and you would probably get the ratings you wanted!

Very dissappointed that one and only intelligent show on ABC got cancelled! what a shame! makes me wonder if anyone thinks before making the decisions on ABC! I agree, BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

shame on ABC for leaving us all hanging like that. Best show on tv if you ask me. I can’t believe they kept V instead seems to me like the only crap that they air on tv is stupid reality shows or comedy series that are not that funny. Have you forgotten that some of us still like to use our brains and think!!!!!please reconsider!! Also I will think twice before trying any new shows due to the fact that the good ones all get canned!!!

I’m very upset too to learn that Flash Fwd, is cancelled. Thanks ABC for letting me waste so much time –time I could of been spending on better s hows on other networks!! TIme with my spouse, family, friends. And as others said it sucks to leave us hanging. After all that thought process and mind bending you put me t hrough and nothing! No wonder I watch CBS so much.!

YOU SUCK FOR CANCELING FLASH FORWARD IT WAS A VERY GOOD SHOW I WATCH IT FROM THE MOMENT IT WAS STARTED TIL THE SEASON FINALE WHY YOU WOULD CANCEL A SHOW LIKE THAT IS STUPID AND BEYOND ME.

AB!!! you sucksssss… 1 of the best tv shows nd u cancel it???
whats in ur head??? caca!!!!! i tink….

Like the many before me I am deeply disappointed that this show which i was most recently introduced to via the library is no more. I am left with so many unanswered questions and will never know the outcome of the writers imagination about a storyline that spoke to the seriousness of not only energy conservation but too our responsibility to the environment and each other as caretakers of this earth. And to make things matter this show of quality and potential has been replaced by sci-fi show that leaves no room for thought or discussion because it is not based on any reality we would like to be apart of but the idea of a black out is real and was real and could just happen maybe that is why the show was canceled.

I meant to say to make things worst the show has been replaced by a sci-fi show that leaves no room for thought or discussion- anyway i hope my point has been made I am not happy that this show has been canceled.

I am highly upset that Flash Forward got canceled!! Like Shayna and DL_LD said, a lot of people watch shows online nowadays, including myself. I know that television ratings are a great way to track how well a show is doing and it’s hard to record online viewership, but all networks need to take that into account – that people are beginning to watch shows online. Maybe, when thinking about canceling a show, BEFORE actually canceling the show, networks can ask viewers for feedback online on what to do with the show next. What good is money spent to produce and air a show on television, then cancel it, produce and air a new show, cancel it, and so on? Online episodes are the new thing!

I’ve just seen the finale and I think that the decision to end it here was really bad. I really liked the show. I couldn’t stop watching it. And now I´m left with that uncertain ending. I couldn´t watch it at the original time because I don´t even live in the US but I think there are millions of people like me who liked it it eventhough they can’t directly effect the rating-meters. I think it would be great to renew this great show.

I was looking forward to a second season of V, but I am really disappointed to not have another flashforward or legend of the seeker for that matter. I am not alone in this, but the question is … how to get them back? I missed it while being deployed as did many of the people I was with. If hundreds here in the middle of nowhere are Jonesing for each episode, then it is hard to believe that it isn’t similar in many other places. Looking at the line up the only things I see worth watching now are blue bloods and V. I like sci-fi and fantasy. Reality shows have been done to death … time to take the shovel and put the dirt on top of those. ABC, … get bent and stop cancelling the better shows for crap.

I am really upset about the cancellation of Flash Forward. I have a hard time accepting the method used by the networks in determining which shows to air and which ones to throw away. Whoever the “Neilson” (sp?) families are they don’t share my interest in TV shows. I don’t really have much time to watch tv, but Flash Forward was one of the few shows that I made sure to TiVo. ABC needs to bring the show back!!!!!!!!!!!!

Senga, I totally agree with you. I never watched Flash Forward because I was afraid I would get hooked and ABC would cancel it. ABC is always doing that and I’m sick of them. I did get hooked on V and am glad that it has been renewed. Desperate Housewives and Castle are the only ABC shows I now watch. After they get cancelled, I will never watch ABC again because they always cancel good shows and keep all the reality garbage on the air. I can’t believe how many morons there are in this country that are keeping reality TV alive.

its been 2 years now that this show has been canceled. 2 weeks ago i started watching flash foward on netflix. i want to know if mark lived. what that meant in chariels flash foward. if janics baby is okay. if demetri goes to hawii or stays with janic and her baby. And most of all i want to see if demetri saw a flash forward. i really miss this show. and you could very well bring it back. i dont see why this show was canceled. theres not any more good shows on ABC if you can bring this back think of how many people will be happy. no body in there right mind should diss on this show!! please bring it back. its not to late!