Despite eroding ratings and critical panning from the press and its fans, NBC announced they've picked up Heroes for a fourth season. Part of the reason may be that the show does fairly well overseas, but it also shows some faith in Bryan Fuller, who returned to the show as a consulting producer for the shows final 6 episodes. It's been reported that the show will return to its more character based roots from season one, and that out of six episodes he oversaw, he wrote the upcoming March 16th episode. Fuller will stay on for the shows fourth season.
Still, while ratings are down 24% overall, in the all important 18-49 advertiser demographic, the show is in a virtual tie with The Office as the highest ranked NBC show.
The Peacock network will probably follow ABC's Lost model by setting a long-term series end-date for the show, even though it appears the network wants Heroes to continue beyond season 4 -most likely wanting the magic 100 episodes to sell into syndication and the lucrative oversea market. However, while the pick-up was good, the new NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad noted they expect to shoot 18 -20 episodes for season four, down from season one's 23 and season three's 25.
On a side note, for the few fans who were still watching the clunky re-do of Knight Rider, NBC has decided to kill the show.
But then, who's surprised at that?
Still, while ratings are down 24% overall, in the all important 18-49 advertiser demographic, the show is in a virtual tie with The Office as the highest ranked NBC show.
The Peacock network will probably follow ABC's Lost model by setting a long-term series end-date for the show, even though it appears the network wants Heroes to continue beyond season 4 -most likely wanting the magic 100 episodes to sell into syndication and the lucrative oversea market. However, while the pick-up was good, the new NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad noted they expect to shoot 18 -20 episodes for season four, down from season one's 23 and season three's 25.
On a side note, for the few fans who were still watching the clunky re-do of Knight Rider, NBC has decided to kill the show.
But then, who's surprised at that?
Oh my god, Dave. Matt is adorable. He was probably so excited to meet you guys and have a role. His trip looked like so much fun. I'm sad you were in Weho and you didn't try to see this hag (I want to corrupt the small gays of the universe too), but I'll get over it.
ReplyDeleteOh, and you're awesomely famous. Someone came from St. Louis to see you!