Heroes spin-off shelved
The Heroes may need to save themselves before they save the cheerleader or the world.
NBC sent the cast off a world tour before the second series, a bit much for a show only 23 episodes old.
This has been followed by a poorly received second season in the US. The ratings are down and the critics just think its a bit dull, and even more disjointed than season one. Added to that the introduction of new characters has led to limited screen time for the established core.
Now, there's news this week that NBC have shelved "Heroes: Origins", the six episode spin-off that BBC2 already has a deal to show. This was to feature one off tales about new characters in the show's universe, with the public voting for one of them to be included in the main show.
The reason given is financial concerns related to the expected writers strike in Hollywood, but NBC may have realised they are in danger of killing the show through over-exposure. Kevin Smith and Eli Roth were among the directors signed up for the spin-off.
NBC sent the cast off a world tour before the second series, a bit much for a show only 23 episodes old.
This has been followed by a poorly received second season in the US. The ratings are down and the critics just think its a bit dull, and even more disjointed than season one. Added to that the introduction of new characters has led to limited screen time for the established core.
Now, there's news this week that NBC have shelved "Heroes: Origins", the six episode spin-off that BBC2 already has a deal to show. This was to feature one off tales about new characters in the show's universe, with the public voting for one of them to be included in the main show.
The reason given is financial concerns related to the expected writers strike in Hollywood, but NBC may have realised they are in danger of killing the show through over-exposure. Kevin Smith and Eli Roth were among the directors signed up for the spin-off.
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