Tribune Drops “Seeker”
Syndicated series “The Legend of the Seeker” was dealt a major blow last Friday when the Tribune company announced it will not pick up the series for a third season.
Tribune stations are the largest buyer of “Seeker” and the decision to drop the show could be the beginning of the end of the syndicated fantasy series.
The series is produced by ABC Studios but is primarily syndicated on Tribune owned station, including the national cable outlet WGN.
ABC Studios could decide to continue the series and try to syndicate it other stations in various markets. However, it’s not certain how the news will play out yet.
We’ll keep you up to date on developments and any fan attempts to save the show.
The decision to drop the show will impact a third season. Fans who are watching the second season do not need to worry that the show will be suddenly pulled from your local outlet or WGN.
I know there are people who love this show .. but it does nothing for me .. I watched the first three episodes and don’t miss it one bit.
Like many other excellent shows such as Buffy and Farscape you can’t judge this show based on the first few episodes. The quality has been improving all throughout it’s run.
I am sorry to see this go if it does not make it. It was not the best but at least it was decent to watch.
I love the show and it is the only reason I watch WGN. If Tribune stations do not pick it up, I will have no reason to watch them.
I have been thoroughly enjoying the show and found it to be a welcome addition to my line up when production values of BBCA’s Robin Hood seemed to fall.
One of the show’s executive producers, Mike Sussman, posted an update on his Twitter account on Friday. He said…
“Everyone, please, chillax. #LegendoftheSeeker has *not* been cancelled. Plans are ongoing for season three. Spread the word.”
http://twitter.com/writtenbymikes/status/10043528080
I hope it continues somewhere. Even in the bad episodes, there was plenty of Richard running around shirtless to keep my interest.
That sucks. I watch it on WGN. Hopefully it will get picked up on a station I watch.
Saw half an episode, never really captured my attention. I can see the Hercules/Xena vibe, but it was just less fun IMO. So, maybe I’ll catch it on Netflix one day when I have a free weekend and see what all the hub bub was about. I know Sam & crew rave over it, but they rave over a lot of crud I don’t care for.
Sigh*…
Why does most everyone in the scifi community do their damnedest to prove the studios right?
The mindset in all TV & Film today is that if the show does not make it 100% out the gate, then the show is not worth continuing. These comments above prove that thinking.
Seeker took almost half a season to get its legs under it. By the last episode in season one, I was cheering my TV. The show is brilliant on many MANY levels. They do not take the tried and true story arch of old, and there were many times that the show surprised even my jaded sensibilities.
Please gang… give it a shot. You’ll be glad you did.
Man.. That’s a bummer. AH well I still have hopes it will continue!
KG – Ah yes that’s the glory to free will. WE all get to choose the crap we like no matter if anyone else does.
Heh. I love how it’s Sam and crew… *look at MRM* So how does it feel to be crew? *cough*