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Oh jeebus. Lonestar was canceled after only TWO episodes. That's pretty embarrassing honestly, especially since critics were raving about the new series, staring Jon Voight.
Apparently, it went from a 1.3 rating on the Neilsen chart to a 1.0 from its first to second week, gaack
ANNDDDD its the first cancelation of the new season! HOORAY!
But it is kind of sad that networks can't even TRY to save a show that's getting good reviews, it really shows how important a marketing campaign is when a great show is getting zero viewers. Maybe network executives are to blame?
However, in one article, it was said that many critics thought this show would have been better on cable, not network television.
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Ahh, cable. A wonderful world where shows like Boardwalk Empire can get picked up after only ONE EPISODE AIRED. That's unheard of in television, yet 4.8 million viewers on a pilot episode is pretty much out of control.
Even though it must be an amazing feeling for the producers of Boardwalk Empire, was it smart for network executives? On the second week it was down to 3.3 million viewers. Still amazing, but will this be a common trend?
SO. What an interesting time for immediate cancellations and renewals. What a great season 2010-2011 will be!
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