NBC removes 'Saving Hope' from schedule
Final two episodes will now air online
Michael Shanks and Erica Durance in "Saving Hope"
There's no hope for "Saving Hope" - at least not on U.S. television.
NBC has taken the freshman medical drama off the schedule, replacing the final two episodes - which were slated to air over the next two Saturdays - with repeats of "America's Got Talent" and "The Voice." The episodes in question will now air online only (though exactly when they'll be posted isn't yet clear).
The supernatural-tinged series - which centered on the efforts of a Toronto surgeon (Erica Durance) to bring her fellow surgeon/fiancee (Michael Shanks) out of a coma as his disembodied spirit wandered the halls of the hospital - struggled in the ratings from the get-go, bringing in a scant 3.1 million viewers and a 0.7 rating among adults 18-49 on its June premiere. Though it held up relatively well in the ensuing weeks (and in some cases even surpassed its premiere numbers in total viewers), NBC was clearly eager to pull the plug.
"Wow NBC......way to cheat 3 million people out of a resolution to the story #Disappointed#HardlySurprised," tweeted Shanks earlier today, likely echoing the sentiments of the show's fanbase.
Nevertheless, the Canadian-produced show will continue on in its home country - CTV has renewed the series for a second season.
Were you a fan of "Saving Hope"? If so, are you upset by NBC's decision?
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September 6, 2012 at 1:44AM EST Reply to CommentI'm still waiting to see those last two episodes of Happy Town. Probably never going to happen...
mdk
September 6, 2012 at 9:36AM EST Reply to CommentIt's almost like NBC isn't even a real network anymore they've gotten so bottom-of-th-barrel and amateurish. Next they'll just air hillbilly and pawn shows 24-7 like the rest of the vast, blighted dustbowl that is basic cable.
Robert McGonagle
September 6, 2012 at 9:21PM EST Reply to Commentthis is as outraging as when firefly was cancelled
Teresa P
September 6, 2012 at 11:26PM EST Reply to CommentLet me get this straight, it is better to show a repeat, not show scenes for Saving Hope - - and it was wsn't obvious what NBC motive was ???
NBC didn't want the show to succeed, and why I don't know. NBC, You lost another good opportunity to have a quality show.
matt
September 7, 2012 at 12:36AM EST Reply to CommentWow!! I seriously tuned in to nbc specifically to watch this show! Instead I get some crap info mercial and the news that my show is cancelled. Couldn't have waited just 2 more episodes nbc??
homin
September 7, 2012 at 1:00AM EST Reply to Commentguys you can still watch it, i found a website it's called 1channel.ch, google it. i saw the episode 12, youll love it!
Josh
September 7, 2012 at 3:22AM EST Reply to CommentFucking assholes! I love that show
S&a
September 8, 2012 at 1:23PM EST Reply to CommentGreat show ... I'll bet it does well in Canada ... really dissappointed they cancelled it here
edbass57
September 8, 2012 at 6:24PM EST Reply to CommentYou suck nbc. We always watched it on Hulu plus anyway. I hope they keep it on.
Nick Hanson
September 10, 2012 at 12:23AM EST Reply to CommentBooooo tho was a great show and to remove it to play RERUNS of the same shows that are thrown down our throats 24/7 like idol, aft, voice, x factor etc.... That's wrong and I'm outraged because there isn't many shows on nowadays to ER into and enjoy.
Mark L
October 7, 2012 at 2:07AM EST Reply to CommentYou suck nbc.fuck.i love this show
Mark L
October 7, 2012 at 2:07AM EST Reply to Commentsuck nbc.
Lynda
December 26, 2012 at 2:42PM EST Reply to Commentsuper mad about saving hope cancellation!!! NBC...WAKE UP AND SMELL A GOOD SHOW WHEN YOU HAVE ONE!!!!!! This is why I don't watch your network....anything decent you put on it, you pull it.
Di
April 11, 2013 at 8:15PM EST Reply to CommentAmerica's Got Talent -- so has Canada!!!! Save, Saving Hope!!!