The people I know in real life, if they do have a Show That They Watch...that's pretty much it. They have one show. Maybe two.
Not, say, twelve or whatever.
Right, there comes a point where you have to either move on, or just buy yourself a Klingon costume and go with it.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Polter-Cow - Apr 26, 2007 6:11:32 am PDT #6410 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Nora Deirdre - Apr 26, 2007 6:15:56 am PDT #6411 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Dude, one or two is seriously all I *can* keep up with if I want to work, eat, sleep, do schoolwork, occasionally see my friends, and hang out with my husband. I have 3 right now and it's kind of stressful! (I, however, am willing to admit I may have freaky stress flashpoints)
My lack of a DVR is a major factor as well.
le nubian - Apr 26, 2007 6:20:10 am PDT #6412 of 10001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
TVGasm has a story about Drive's cancellation (very short) and they mention a remaining NINE episodes. Where did they get that figure?
Polter-Cow - Apr 26, 2007 6:23:03 am PDT #6413 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
they mention a remaining NINE episodes. Where did they get that figure?
Well, there was a thirteen-episode order to begin with.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 26, 2007 6:35:28 am PDT #6414 of 10001
What is even happening?
I really want to see episodes 5 and 6. I hope FOX puts them on the web. If not, I hope someone bootlegs the puppies, particularly episode 6. Just thought I'd mention.
le nubian - Apr 26, 2007 6:36:31 am PDT #6415 of 10001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
P-C, ah ha. I didn't realize that.
Vortex - Apr 26, 2007 6:40:00 am PDT #6416 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Thank God for TiVo. Seriously.
Theodosia - Apr 26, 2007 7:02:51 am PDT #6417 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I'm so very disappointed. Surprised: no, but disappointed still mightily.
Tamara - Apr 26, 2007 7:38:56 am PDT #6418 of 10001
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
So having more than 12 shows makes me a freakin' outlier, doesn't it?
Frankenbuddha - Apr 26, 2007 7:41:35 am PDT #6419 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
The scheduling really demanded an instant commitment (it seemed to me) and I think that it was a prelude for the poor ratings that led to this really premature and awful cancellation.
Up until the first ratings came in, I thought the scheduling was a good idea (I think it worked out for Prison Break) but on further contemplation, what Nora says may be what killed it. If a show already has a following, like 24 or Lost, that concentration of episodes is great to start or end the season, but I think for a new show, it does require an instant commitment. That said I really thought the premise for Drive might have hooked people into that kind of commitment.
Ah hells, sorry it was such a short run, Tim and Kristen.