Pulling The Plug Too Early
[Moozik: Fad Gadget - Plainsong]
I've mentioned before how TV networks over here in the US don't give anywhere near enough time for a new programme to develop before deciding on whether to pull the plug. Well, I think we now have a new record.
It's been a short "Drive" for Fox's midseason drama, which has been pulled off the schedule after two weeks on the air.After 2 weeks? And I still haven't watched those episodes yet. Oh well, guess there's no hurry now after all. Shame really. As a big Firefly and Serenity fan I was really interested in seeing Nathan Fillion on TV once again."Drive" received a strong promotional push on Fox's juggernaut "American Idol" and was launched with a two-night premiere, a strategy regularly used for the network's hit serialized drama "24."
But "Drive" never clicked with viewers, and its two low-rated airings on Monday seemed to hurt its leadout, "24," which posted its lowest adults 18-49 rating for an original episode in more than three years.
It is not clear when and on what platform the remaining nine episodes of "Drive" will air. Streaming the episodes on Fox.com or offering them as downloads through iTunes are among the possibilities under consideration.
They canceled that show already? That really sucks. No, don't watch the episodes now because you'll end up liking the show (like I did) and then you'll be really annoyed (like I am now) that they shelved it. Bastards.
Oh and one more thing. I'd argue that the reason 24 is getting crappy ratings is due to the crappy plot and crappy writing this season. Don't blame that on the show that airs before it. C'mon.