We are only a couple of months into Mid-Season (which included the delayed start of many shows that usually begin in Fall), and already several sci fi and fantasy entries are in trouble. Some shows have been cancelled already, while others are currently struggling in the ratings. So now is the time for fans to make their voices heard and stage a Call to Action on the social networks to help these struggling shows. We have seen this work in the past with genre entries like The Expanse and Lucifer getting picked up by different venues while NBC’s Timeless received a second season and a finale. Following is the list of all the shows that could benefit from fan support, and this goes back to a few entries from the prior season still awaiting word on their fate.
We give tips on what can be done to help these shows on our Call to Action page, and we will host a Save My Show page here at CancelledSciFi.com if requested. If you are currently running a campaign for any of these shows, let us know and we will pass along the information. And be sure to vote in our poll for the shows you believe should be saved. The television landscape has changed notably over the past few years and the voice of the fans can make a difference. So now is the time for action to help the shows listed below to continue for another season.
American Gods (Starz, On the Bubble): This show is barely registering in the ratings in its third season, having averaged only a 0.04 score based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic so far. It is true that the premium cable channels are not as focused on the same-day numbers, but those do act as a leading indicator and they currently suggest that the audience has dropped notably for this show. I had thought this one would wrap up with its third season, but at least one more has been planned. Fans should start making noise on the social networks and staging watch parties on the network’s streaming app to prove that the audience is out there. Driving new viewers to subscribe to Starz to watch the show would definitely help as well.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix, Cancelled): This show has been quite popular on Netflix, and its Part 4 release made it into the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for its premiere week. But the streamer only commits to its originals for about three to four seasons and decided to cancel this one even though the creative team had more stories planned. Fans should definitely lobby for The CW to pick this one up seeing as it originally started as a spin-off of Riverdale. There is an online petition for the show that currently has over 350K signatures and fans have been making plenty of noise on the social networks. There will definitely be rights issues since Netflix typically keeps the license for its shows for a couple of years at least. But it is possible that this highly popular show could shift to a different venue at some point.
Cursed (Netflix, On the Bubble): This show arrived on Netflix in Summer 2020 and there has been no word on a second season even though it was pretty well received. The streamer has been cancelling more shows after one season lately, and this could be one of the next to go. Fans should definitely make some noise on the social networks and also try to drive new subscribers to the streamer to watch it. Since no decision has been made on its fate yet, perhaps a show of support could convince Netflix execs to bring it back for another season.
The Hardy Boys (Hulu, On the Bubble): The prospects do not look good for this supernatural reboot of the teen super-sleuths. This show got very little promotion when it first arrived, and it has received very little buzz in the months since it premiered. Hulu has been silent on a second season at this point, but perhaps a push by fans can convince them to keep it around for another year.
Pandora (The CW, On the Bubble): This show’s second season numbers were low even for a CW entry and there has been no word on a third year at this point. The network prefers to renew shows rather than cancel them and the same-day ratings are not as much of a driving force since it pays close attention to the digital viewing. Fans should make noise on the social networks and also stage viewing parties on the network’s app to help get his one a third season renewal.
Swamp Thing (The CW, Cancelled): This one is a longshot at best, and I have not seen much in the way of fan support of late, but there is still a slight chance this one could continue into a second season. Its encore run on The CW drew decent viewership numbers, though the network boss did little to inspire hope that new episodes will be forthcoming. HBO Max is currently considering a reboot of the character which could quash plans for a second season of this verion, but if fans made enough noise, perhaps The CW would step up and save it. That seems unlikely and momentum on efforts to save it has stalled, but maybe one last burst would make the difference.
Trickster (CBC/The CW, Cancelled): This unique supernatural drama was cancelled by its home network CBC up in Canada after controversy involving the show’s co-creator. But there is no reason that a different showrunner couldn’t be brought on to continue the series for another season or two. It has already received some acclaim, and it has developed a small but loyal following. It aired on The CW earlier this year and would fit in perfectly with their acquisition strategy to fill hours of scripted programming on their schedule. But fans need to make some noise to convince the network to pick it up for a second season. The online petition is a good start, but there needs to be more action to bring attention to this gem of a series.
Truth Seekers (Amazon, Cancelled): This show did not garner a lot of attention with its first season run on Amazon, but it is just quirky enough to become a cult favorite, especially considering the fact that comes from Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. Amazon may not have an interest in a second season, but Frost indicated that they had more stories to tell and perhaps a show of support from fans could interest another venue in keeping it going.
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The Watch (BBC America, On the Bubble): This show has not been well-received by critics or the audience, so there may not be much interest in staging an effort to keep it going for another season. It barely registered in the ratings in its first year, averaging only a 0.03 rating based on same-day viewing for the 18-49 demographic. Its chances look slim at this point unless there is international financing or syndication keeping it afloat. But if there are any fans out there, now is the time to make some noise to give this one a boost.
Wynonna Earp (Syfy, Cancelled): This fan-favorite series has gone through quite a number of struggles, and it barely got a fourth season after its production company suffered through financial difficulties. Syfy chipped in to make that fourth year happen, but decided not to stick around for a fifth season. The fans have been vocal and very active throughout the show’s run, and they are currently lobbying for it to continue on a different venue. Prior seasons are on Netflix, and this would be an inexpensive acquisition if the streamer were to greenlight a fifth season. An online petition is out there and fans are making noise on the social networks, so don’t count this show out yet.
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