2006-07-14 02:01:42 · 19 answers · asked by MR_C_SAW 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
I really liked Firefly - owned the DVDs and have watched them multiple times. Ditto with the movie.
But Firefly was not a popular show on Fox. Really. It had abysmal ratings, even by Fox standards, drawing the lowest or second-lowest ratings for Fox every week it was on.
2006-07-15 09:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by TJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I haven't seen Series 4 of Family Guy so it would be unfair to judge, the feedback I've been reading is that the writers have dropped all pretence of humour and gone for the lowest common denominator with a hosts of fart, s**t, etc gags. So with hindsight maybe Fox made a good decision. Interesting to see where Futurama goes from here particularly as regards the Fry/Leela relationship which came to dominate proceedings. Maybe this show has reacted its "Jump the Shark" moment for as a rule TV shows tend to go downhill once two protagonists that the audience what to get it on do so. As for Firelfy, sorry never really took off this side of the pond.
2006-07-14 02:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Paula G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Fox is too impatient to let a fan base build up. I loved Firefly- got the DVDs & there are three episodes included that were never aired. Stupid Fox. I loved John Doe too. They left it at such a cliff hanger I almost had a coronary when they announced it's cancellation. Really ticked me off.
Futurama IS coming back!!! YAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!
2006-07-14 06:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I hate Fox for doing that. Of course, after Family Guy was proven to be very popular, they had to have it back on Fox. Most likely they make decisions based on how much money a show makes.
2006-07-14 02:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by metdevthegamer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless of the easy incontrovertible actuality that i have were given not considered series 4 of kin guy so it ought to nicely be unfair to make your ideas up, the comments i have were given been interpreting is that the writers have dropped all pretence of humour and gone for the bottom uncomplicated denominator with a hosts of fart, s**t, etc gags. So with hindsight likely Fox made a sturdy decision. interesting to be particular the position Futurama is going from proper the following extremely as regards the Fry/Leela courting that were given the following to dominate courtroom situations. likely this practice has reacted its "bounce the Shark" second for in time-honored television shows have a tendency to pass downhill as right now as 2 protagonists that the point marketplace what to get it on do so. As for Firelfy, sorry with the help of no ability extremely took off this component to the pond.
2016-11-02 01:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause fox is dumb... but they brought back family guy and there are gonna be brand new episodes of futurama, so, maybe someone will pick up Firefly.... we can only hope.... and yes, Firefly was popular, to the right people...
2006-07-14 05:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by deathblooms7894 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
or maybe fox didn't cancel them
but
the writers for the shows stopped writing.
ps Futurama is coming back next year
2006-07-14 02:04:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Really popular? I've never even heard of Firefly.
But Family Guy is on TBS now. I don't know if it's new episodes since I don't watch that show, but I know they show it.
2006-07-14 02:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know it's crap! Although all the things I've liked on sky have finished, doesn't any1 have a good sense of humour these days!
Wonderfalls, Firefly, Tru Calling,
2006-07-14 02:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by RachLA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, those shows weren't as popular as you think. It's all about viewership, which translates into higher rates that can be charged for commercials.
There is always one place where you can find shows that don't make any money...PBS.
2006-07-14 02:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by exretainedff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋