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Prematurely canceled sci-fi shows
by Brad Trechak, posted Jul 10th 2008 4:40PM
Topless Robot has posted a list of the top 10 sci-fi television shows that were canceled too soon.I've never seen most of the other shows (and if a lot of America followed my example, that could somewhat explain their early cancellation), but I have watched numbers 1,2 and 7. Star Trek is an obvious choice for number 1 given that it is still the icon of science-fiction television.
I've heard good things about Max Headroom (number 3) and would probably at least watch it on DVD should it ever be released in the format. I disagree about the 1981 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series (number 2) and think it works best at its current length. I find it interesting how the only reason the author wanted to extend Buck Rogers In the 25th Century was to see more of Erin Gray ("Off think. Off think. Off think").
Major examples are missing in their list such as Futurama and Firefly. Of course one could argue that the continuation of such shows on DVD and/or movies allowed them to survive beyond their television life. Star Trek wouldn't have even gotten syndicated and become the phenomenon it is if not for a relaxation of the rules for required number of episodes for syndication combined with a letter-writing campaign for a third season.
Which shows do you feel are missing from the list? Which shouldn't be included at all?
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