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10 TV Shows We’re Kind Of Sad To See Go (But Not Really)

We take a look back at some of the television series that were canceled in the past year – and whether or not we’re sad to see them go.

by Anthony Ocasio | 354 days ago46 Comments
10 Deadliest Shows on TV Revealed

How long would you survive in your favorite TV series? If they’re one of the deadliest shows on television, the answer is probably ‘not that long.’

by Anthony Ocasio | 365 days ago22 Comments
TV Success Rate: 65% Of New Shows Will Be Canceled (& Why It Matters)

Looking at the success rate of new series over the past three years, 65% of all freshman programming on broadcast television is canceled within the first year. How will you be investing your time next season?

by Anthony Ocasio | 369 days ago32 Comments
Fox Cancels ‘Alcatraz,’ ‘The Finder,’ ‘Breaking In’ & ‘Teenage Daughter’

Fox is clearing out their schedule by canceling ‘Alcatraz,’ ‘The Finder,’ ‘Breaking In’ and ‘I Hate My Teenage Daughter.’

by Anthony Ocasio | 375 days ago114 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1 Finale Review

FOX’s ‘Alcatraz’ ends its first (and possibly last) season with a two-hour finale. Did it manage to answer any of the questions posed during its run, or does it leave viewers feeling shortchanged? Read our review to find out.

by Kevin Yeoman | 421 days ago38 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 11: ‘Webb Porter’ Recap

A musically prone serial killer is stalking young women in San Francisco and Hauser finds that this killer’s blood may hold the key to Dr. Sengupta’s survival in ‘Alcatraz’ episode 11: ‘Webb Porter.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 428 days ago3 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 10: ‘Clarence Montgomery’ Recap

An inmate returns from the past with an uncontrollable urge to repeat a crime he may have never committed in the first place, while more of Dr. Sengupta’s memory experiments are revealed in ‘Alcatraz’ episode 10: ‘Clarence Montgomery.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 435 days ago4 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 9: ‘Sonny Burnett’ Recap

A kidnapper returns with a thirst for revenge, while a discovery about the returned inmates’ blood sparks hope for the comatose Dr. Banerjee in ‘Alcatraz’ episode 10: ‘Sonny Burnett.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 442 days ago5 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 8: ‘The Ames Bros.’ Recap

Sibling inmates return to the island prison in search of a stash of gold they nearly got their hands on decades earlier in ‘Alcatraz’ episode 8: ‘The Ames Bros.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 442 days ago1 Comment
TV Picks: Monday, March 5th – ‘Alcatraz,’ ‘Being Human’ & more…

‘Alcatraz’ and ‘Being Human’ help round out our Monday night TV picks. Find out what other shows can help fill your TV viewing, as well as previews for what’s on tonight.

by Anthony Ocasio | 442 days ago10 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 7: ‘Johnny McKee’ Recap

Madsen and Hauser work to track down a killer chemist before he can strike again. Meanwhile, Dr. Beauregard believes he has tapped the limits of modern science with regard to Dr. Sengupta’s condition in ‘Alcatraz’ episode 7: ‘Johnny McKee.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 456 days ago5 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 6: ‘Paxton Petty’ Recap

Madsen and Soto are on the hunt for an unrepentant killer with a penchant for landmines, and things get personal after it is revealed the madman has ties to Hauser’s past in ‘Alcatraz’ episode 6: ‘Paxton Petty.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 463 days ago4 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 5: ‘Guy Hastings’ Recap

The ‘Alcatraz’ squad has to track down their first returned guard, Guy Hastings, who has come back from the past with ties to Rebecca’s uncle, Ray Archer (Robert Forster).

by Kevin Yeoman | 470 days ago4 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 4: ‘Cal Sweeney’ Recap

A dangerous and prolific bank robber returns in search of a mysterious item, but his actions threaten to reveal the secret of ‘Alcatraz’ to the world, in episode 4: ‘Cal Sweeney.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 477 days ago6 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Season 1, Episode 3: ‘Kit Nelson’ Recap

The ‘Alcatraz’ crew is in a race against time to track down a sadistic child killer before he strikes again in the season’s third: episode: ‘Kit Nelson.’

by Kevin Yeoman | 484 days ago13 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Series Premiere Review & Discussion

The latest series to have the J.J. Abrams seal of approval, ‘Alcatraz’, has finally made its way to TV. Read our review to see whether or not it’s worth tuning in for his latest creation.

by Kevin Yeoman | 491 days ago35 Comments
Comic-Con 2011: ‘Alcatraz’ Panel

Want to find out what’s behind the mystery of Fox’s newest series ‘Alcatraz’? We’re at Comic-Con 2011 to bring you those answers from the ‘Alcatraz’ panel.

by Michael Crider | 668 days agoNo Comments
Complete Comic-Con 2011 TV Panel Schedule [Updated]

Find out when and where your favorite television show will be appearing at Comic-Con 2011 with our complete guide to the TV panels.

by Anthony Ocasio | 690 days ago7 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Trailer & Plot Synopsis – Is This the New ‘Lost’?

Fox’s upcoming time-travel drama ‘Alcatraz’ has J.J. Abrams fans salivating. A full 3-minute trailer for the new series has been posted, as well as a detailed synopsis for the first episode.

by Michael Crider | 733 days ago15 Comments
Fox Orders J.J. Abrams’ ‘Alcatraz’, ‘Bones’ Spinoff & A Pair of Comedies

After shooting down five shows earlier today, Fox has ordered four new ones: J.J. Abrams’ ‘Alcatraz’, ‘Bones’ spin-off ‘The Finder,’ and comedies starring Zooey Deschanel and Jaime Pressly.

by Michael Crider | 741 days ago3 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Fills Out Cast With Sam Neill, Robert Forster & Parminder Nagra

J.J. Abrams’ upcoming time-bending mystery show ‘Alcatraz’ gains three new cell-mates as Sam Neill, (‘Jurassic Park’) Robert Forster (‘Heroes’) and Parminder Nagra (‘ER’) join the pilot’s cast.

by Michael Crider | 890 days ago15 Comments
‘Alcatraz’ Adds Jonny Coyne and Jason Butler Harner to Cast

J.J. Abrams’ latest sci-fi TV show is coming together quickly. Jonny Coyne (Undercovers) and Jason Butler Harner (Changeling) are the latest to join the cast.

by Michael Crider | 902 days ago1 Comment
Actress Sarah Jones Takes Top Bunk In J.J. Abrams’ ‘Alcatraz’

Sarah Jones joins Jorge Garcia in search for time-traveling inmates on J.J. Abram’s new Fox pilot ‘Alcatraz.’

by Michael Crider | 903 days ago1 Comment
‘Lost’ Star Jorge Garcia Joins J.J. Abrams Fox Pilot ‘Alcatraz’

After surviving one island, ‘Lost’ star Jorge Garcia returns to another in J.J. Abrams’ science fiction pilot ‘Alcatraz’ for Fox. Could this series replace ‘Fringe’?

by Anthony Ocasio | 912 days ago5 Comments
TV News: Lang Confirmed For ‘Terra Nova’; Abrams’ ‘Alcatraz’ To Air On Fox

Actor Stephen Lang has officially signed on for the sci-fi series ‘Terra Nova’, while J.J. Abrams has landed a deal with Fox for his new TV drama ‘Alcatraz’.

by Sandy Schaefer | 977 days ago1 Comment
J.J. Abrams Developing ‘Alcatraz’ TV Series

J.J. Abrams and fellow Lost producer Elizabeth Sarnof are shopping around the spec script for a TV show called Alcatraz, which takes place on the infamous San Francisco Bay island.

by Sandy Schaefer | 993 days ago2 Comments