Comments on: FlashForward gets a full season pick-up

By: Smallville

Smallville — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:25:47 +0000

Hello im the same person as Justin

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:25:20 +0000

Julia, Robert, Bill

I am just saying now that im gonna go by the name Smallville now when i talk ok since u know me pretty good now.

I usually only comment on stuff about Smallville, Supernatural, Castle, Legend of the Seeker, Flash Forward, Vampire Diaries, Desperate Housewives, NCIS:LA because those are my favorite shows.

By: Riff Rafferty

Riff Rafferty — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:37:17 +0000

Viewers jumped ship midway through the premiere, which is the last thing networks want to see. And it’s plummeted every week since then. If it debuted with 5-6 mil viewers and was steady (and if they didn’t need to decide on a place to air “Lost’s” final season in January), there would at least be the sense that they could grow it. Reportedly a very expensive show, as well (special effects probably). I thought it had some promise — kind of like “Desperate Housewives” meets “Charmed” — but I wouldn’t get attached.

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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:25:35 +0000

[...] -FlashForward has been picked up for a full season….. [...]

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:51:30 +0000

“Uh, yeah, it has.”

My bad. I got the HH rating crossed with the demos, you’re right.

I still don’t see how getting 5-6 million+ viewers every week is bad, considering the fact that they have a relatively unknown cast. It can’t cost that much to produce.

I didn’t like the first episode, but as a fan of the original movie, I’ve grown to like it. It’d be nice if they kept it.

By: Riff Rafferty

Riff Rafferty — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:14:35 +0000

andrew writes, “Why do you think Eastwick will be canned since it’s demo rating hasn’t been below 2.0 yet?”

Uh, yeah, it has.

“I think it’s done well enough to get a full season.”

Uh, no, it hasn’t.

“Flash Forward” isn’t a bad show. I might be interested in seeing where it’s going. Or I might not. Only “time” will tell!

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:19:17 +0000

Yeah, I’m pretty sure the creators for FlashForward said they have 3 seasons mapped out at least. I’m sure if the show does make it that far they’ll do the same thing as Lost is doing and plan an exit after ‘X’ amount of years. It’s really the smartest thing to do for a serialized show like that. As it’s been said countless times before, Heroes should take note.

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:57:11 +0000

Julia,

Why do you think Eastwick will be canned since it’s demo rating hasn’t been below 2.0 yet?

I think it’s done well enough to get a full season.

FlashForward isn’t going to last long anyway with the stars they’re banking. After awhile, the show is going to become too financially cumbersome and serialized that if you miss one episode, there’s no point in trying to catch up or get into it. It’s Jericho 2.0.

At least with Eastwick, you know what you’re getting every week.

By: ABCFanatic2009

ABCFanatic2009 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:50:05 +0000

I think they are wrong about the order for The Middle, that show is going down hill

I’m still not sure if FlashForward could get a 2nd season.

By: Paul Levinson

Paul Levinson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:26:03 +0000

Delighted with the news! Here’s an interview with FlashForward author Robert J. Sawyer http://paullev.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=527907

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:35:46 +0000

David, the writers have a bible for the show that maps out the entire series, including an ending.

By: David Castle

David Castle — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:28:38 +0000

Unfortunately Flash Forward is an on going series, not a limited set of episodes. As interesting as it seems so far, it will end up like Lost – every episode will suggest clues leading to a resolution that simply doesn’t exist. The writers will make it up as they go along until everyone gets bored and the show is axed, leaving a season on a cliffhanger.

By: craiguk

craiguk — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:35:03 +0000

Nope

I know it’s numbers are awful, but I think it’ll get a pick up.

There’s a story arc developing and it’s a fun show to watch.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:15:47 +0000

Craig, you’re joking, right?

By: craiguk

craiguk — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:14:27 +0000

Julia

I think you’re wrong about Eastwick, it’s going to be a slow grow.

By: forg

forg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:04:05 +0000

I’m surprised with the 12 episode pick up. I guess the writers presented an arc to the ABC execs that will really require more episode. So I really hope the rating for the show will go up in the succeding weeks (or at least stabilize in the 3.0 demo)

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:02:32 +0000

Hmm. I’m seeing it reported as 25 episodes one place. But I trust the 24 episode source more, though not by much.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:56:29 +0000

Justin, it had a 12 episode order to begin with, so it got an additional 12 episode order for 24.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:55:34 +0000

or do u mean a 22 episode season?

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:53:59 +0000

dont u mean a 25 episode full season order because it was intially 13 episodes + 12 new episodes so 25 lol and thanks for helping. Im really happy for flash forward, NCIS: LA, and Vampire Diaries got a full season i watch all 3 now all im hoping for is a full season for castle. Go Castle!

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:30:48 +0000

Justin again, April 29, 2010 is the first day of sweeps. It won’t be the season finale, but it’ll definitely be a big episode.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:29:49 +0000

Justin, different ways to say the same thing. Though in the case of FlashForward, it received a 24 episode full season order, so it got a back 12.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:29:34 +0000

hey this means that on april 29 2010 the day will be the season finale after all because in the show the flash forward is supposed to happen on that day?

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:26:38 +0000

tar- I haven’t seen any reports on how many episodes the comedies will have so I would assume its probably the standard 22, but i’m not sure.

Thirdsaint- I noticed the same thing, but posted it how she said it anyways lol

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:26:07 +0000

Whats the difference between full season pick ups and back9?

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:10:54 +0000

Andrew, there’s no way Eastwick gets a full season. Sorry.

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:06:25 +0000

Bill or Robert: Do you think Eastwick is going to get a full season? I love the show…C’mon, ABC!

By: BrianM

BrianM — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:04:53 +0000

Thank you, Julia!

By: hark hark

hark hark — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:57:55 +0000

flash forward was sold to many countries recently, they be dumb if they didn’t give a full season

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:55:12 +0000

BrianM, they are all available on Hulu. I would suggest watching them from the beginning, since they are easily available. You could probably figure it out, but it’ll all make more sense if you’ve seen them.

By: BrianM

BrianM — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:53:16 +0000

Can anyone who’s seen the show tell me if it would make sense to me at this point if I haven’t seen any episodes? I could kick myself that I missed the first episode, and I’ve been afraid to dive in ever since. I caught Lost from the first episode, but it wouldn’t have been hard to pick up if the first you saw was Episode 4.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:42:11 +0000

Tar – I think each comedy will get 22 episodes a piece.

By: ABC encarga temporadas completas de FlashForward, Cougar Town, The Middle y Modern Family

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:03:51 +0000

[...] Vía | TV by the Numbers [...]

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:20:47 +0000

There’s a book out and apparently there was a lot to it so they have material to go beyound a year without it being a repeat next season. I trust the writers know what they are doing and since none of us know what’s going to happen next it’s a little too early to be worried after the 1st season if there is another.

By: Cody

Cody — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:06:39 +0000

I’m concerned about the direction what are they going to do after ffday

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:05:19 +0000

Thanks for the info Tim, though 13+12 = 25 so I guess it didn’t have a 13 episode original order? Haha.

By: Tar

Tar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:55:17 +0000

tim any idea how many episodes for the comedies?

By: PeterPumpkinEater

PeterPumpkinEater — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:51:01 +0000

I still can’t really decide if I want to stick watching FlashForward or not. There is something about it that just doesn’t sit right. Not sure what it is. Maybe it’s that it feels a bit too much like a cop show most of the time. Nothing fantastical or shocking has really happened since the pilot.

By: FlashForwardTV | ABC Picks Up FlashForward for a Full Season

FlashForwardTV | ABC Picks Up FlashForward for a Full Season — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:49:19 +0000

[...] number of episodes to 22, and shows ABC’s faith in the series. The pick-up was reported by TV by the Numbers, The Futon Critic, and Zap2It, among others, based on an ABC press [...]

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:47:58 +0000

Jennifer Godwin from E Online reports its been picked up for a 24 episode season.

“• FlashForward: ABC has ordered 12 more episodes for freshman sci-fi series FlashForward, meaning that the first season is 24 full hours of sci-fi-y goodness!”

By: Connor

Connor — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:14:55 +0000

watching Episode 3 right now.Its great stuff and it may be leading for something great for ABC.well done ABC.

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:03:46 +0000

Alright Dan, thanks for the thoughts on that. It’s reassuring to me at least since Community is the only other new show I decided to check out and stick with for awhile. I guess it’d really have to tank in the coming weeks to fall out of favor.

CK, I hate the Lost comparison myself but since it is the other serialized show that is most similar I have to do it. Lost took awhile to pick up speed and really get the ball rolling and I expect FF to be like that. FlashForward has actually started out of the gates with a lot more questions and intrigue than Lost did so it just needs to keep the pace interesting enough to keep people from getting bored. I’ve loved all the cliffhangers so far and anxiously await Dominic’s creepy character to come into play.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:02:12 +0000

As so many have said, now that FF is guaranteed until next May, then maybe this could convince people to invest their time in it.

Looks like I’d better catch up on episodes 2 and 3 then….

By: Jenna

Jenna — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:57:03 +0000

YAAAAAY!!! One less show I have to worry about (this season anyways…)

By: CK

CK — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:50:43 +0000

The writers have been good about re-referencing relevant plot points so viewers could catch up on this serialized drama. However, as good as it is, this show is not catching on.
Personally, I’m intriqued by last weeks’ cliffhanger with the dead crows in 1991. But that appeal looks to be limited. Not sure this show will go beyond one season.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:50:18 +0000

thirdsaint – Community will get a full season. Ratings are crap, but better than Parks and Recreation. Also reviews are good so despite lower numbers the series is a sure thing for a full year. It has a better chance than Mercy or Trauma.

Julia – Yeah, some shows get their full season episode order cut (Fringe, Knight Rider, Kath & Kim) some shows get shorter “full” seasons (Eleventh Hour 18, Gar Unmarried 20, Worst Week 16, Samantha Who 20). Flashforward’s order is likely just for 22 but it could get extended to 23 or 24 if ratings get better.

By: Chucksmom

Chucksmom — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:48:06 +0000

Yeah! This is a great show! So happy it got picked-up! Great acting and I am enjoying the story!

Now if Chuck will only start at the end of this month; my TV will be so happy!

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:38:34 +0000

Thanks again Julia. So I guess it’s just up to the network then and how the schedule plays out. I’ve seen people say they like shorter seasons like the ones on HBO and the like but I honestly like longer seasons. The more the better because if a show is good enough for me to watch it (I’m quite picky) then I already know I’ll enjoy every episode with the occasional clunker.

Dan, Community is expected to get a full season? I’d love it if that were true but I imagine NBC will wait and see how this new timeslot plays out. I expect it’ll go up this week but who knows. All I know is I”m willing to give it a chance to get some legs under it as the comedies I love took around 12-13 episodes before they started finding their stride.

By: idizzle

idizzle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:34:11 +0000

I love John Cho and I’d let Joseph Fiennes do all kinds of naughty things to me and yet I cannot keep up the brave face for all 40 minutes of an episode at all. I am happy it enjoys some measure of success though, FWIW.

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:31:31 +0000

thirdsaint, full season typically means 22. There are plenty of exceptions, but the current rule (and it has been different over the years) is 22 episodes is a full season. Usually new series (or mediocre returning series) get a 13 episode initial order, and then the “back-9″ pick-up, making it 22.