"The Event" Season 2

[Respect]

So NBC has cancelled The Event but apparently the show is trying hard to find a distribution partner to take over the show. Netflix has been mentioned as a possible partner.

http://www.spoilersguide.com/the-event/the-event-season-2/

Unfortunately, NBC has officially canceled The Event replacing Monday time slot with The Sing-Off and The Playboy Club.

But it looks like this may not be the end for the series. Deadline is reporting that the show is looking for pickup outside of NBC for season 2 and that talks are underway with at least one distribution partner to take over the serialized drama:

The Event executive producer Steve Stark wouldn’t comment, but I’ve heard new original programming player Netflix’s name tossed around. Word is that there has been interest from several cable and digital entities, and the Event producers. Stark said that they are exploring the opportunities with are exploring the opportunity with the “full support” of the studio, UMS. “NBC has been an amazing partner, it launched the show beautifully,” he said. Added creator Nick Wauters: “We have a dedicated fan base, and we promised them we will deliver one way or another and will continue to tell our stories.”

 

[bicker]

It will be interesting to see if someone steps up. I rather doubt it, not just because the ratings were low for the show, but the ratings seemed soft, imho. By that I mean that my impression is that the fans of the show weren't as fervent as the fans of Jericho. Given that even Jericho's resurrection ended up being a money pit, I think it is unlikely that anyone will pick up The Event. However, anything is possible. As a matter of fact, Dish Network may be looking for some way to make a splash after their acquisition of Blockbuster... this could be a way for them to do so.

 

[Carl]

I can guarantee that I will not be looking at the shows you mentioned that are replacing it. Enough already with all the singing and dancing shows! Is this really what everyone wants to see 24 hours a day now?

 

[bicker]

Unfortunately, those shows do present the kind of programming that people, in general, are willing to watch in numbers more so commensurate with the costs to produce the shows. If we want high-quality dramas with superior production values, then we're going to have to collectively change our attitude toward television.

 

[CIA]

I hope this gets picked up. I'm hooked!