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Sci-Fi Flops: 3 Shows Canceled Too Soon
1 Aug
Summary
- Three sci-fi series from fall 2005 were canceled after one season.
- "Threshold" featured an impressive cast including Peter Dinklage.
- "Threshold" was intended as a serialized show but canceled early.
The fall of 2005 was a bittersweet period for science fiction television enthusiasts, marked by the unfortunate cancellation of three distinct series: ABC's "Invasion," NBC's "Surface," and CBS's "Threshold." These shows, exploring themes of alien infiltration, mysterious sea creatures, and first contact, were all canceled after just one season.
"Threshold," starring Carla Gugino as a crisis management consultant, boasted an impressive ensemble cast including Charles S. Dutton, Rob Benedict, Brent Spiner, Peter Dinklage, and Brian Van Holt. Executive-produced by Brannon Braga and David S. Goyer, the series explored an intriguing premise involving contingency plans for alien contact.
Despite producing 14 episodes, "Threshold" was pulled by CBS after only eight aired. According to Goyer, the network's discomfort with its serialized narrative format ultimately contributed to its cancellation. This stands in contrast to the earlier sci-fi series "Prey," which also struggled to find an audience initially.
