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[Scarecrow]

That's too bad it's dead At least I got 13 excellent episodes of programming and a neat new theme song on my ipod. I'm thankful Justified and Sons haven't had the same fate, and I just might give that boxing show they're advertising a chance.

 

[Enco]

Californication

Ah ok. Never watched it but it seems to have been answered above.

 

[.la1n]

it was average at best.. watch more TV shows

 

[Cornballer]

- Televisionary on the Landgraf conference call:

"One of the things we've done well is take risks and continue to put shows on the air," said Langraf. "The reality is that this is hard when you're aiming for creative excellence... and commercial success," said Landgraf, somberly.

"This isn't the first really good show that we've had to cancel and it won't be the last."

More via the link.

 

[bathala]

screw you fx

 

[metsallica]

Just heard, yet sadly at peace. What's good noir without the gut-punch.

We were there on the ground-floor, GAF. Be proud.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

brianjones, still never right about anything.


Can't wait for this thread to get revived again and again years down the line with people lamenting not getting into this show sooner.

 

[Dan]

I didn't make the connection, but yes, that's her.

Ah! I knew I recognized her! Never looked it up though.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

brianjones, still never right about anything.


Can't wait for this thread to get revived again and again years down the line with people lamenting not getting into this show sooner.

This thread will die like the show, sadly. I do look forward to the "WTAP?? Terriers!!" thread(s) though.

That Conference Call read is BUMMING.

 

[brianjones]

brianjones, still never right about anything.

Show Overview
Show Score

7.6 Good

deal with it

 

[etiolate]

The audience drop off doesn't make sense. Maybe the general populace is so inundated with procedurals, they don't remember how to follow a show without a repeated plot.

 

[captive]

Charlie Runkle's S&M secretary was in this?

THAT's where I've seen here before, couldn't place it. She was a slut in this show too.

 

[Cornballer]

- Sepinwall - Fienberg podcast for this week

Firewall & Iceberg Podcast, episode 49: 'Terriers,' 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'The Walking Dead,' 'Sons of Anarchy' & 'Men of a Certain Age'

A bittersweet Firewall & Iceberg Podcast this week. Dan and I were all set to post-mortem the finales of four dramas that ended their seasons in the last week, but we were holding out hope that the one for "Terriers" wouldn't be the series finale. Instead, it was, and we talked about that, along with the "Sons of Anarchy," "Walking Dead" and "Boardwalk Empire" season-enders, and again sparred over "Men of a Certain Age." The run-down:

"Terriers" -- 00:00 - 14:55
"Men of a Certain Age" -- 15:00 - 23:35
"Sons of Anarchy" -- 23:40 - 37:15
"Walking Dead" -- 37:20 - 48:00
"Boardwalk Empire" -- 48:52 - 01:04:20

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

Oh well, its a shame but at least it had a good ending.

 

[Cornballer]

More from Sepinwall:

- FX cancels 'Terriers,' take 2: Some thoughts from John Landgraf


Also, you can request to be notified when the Terriers DVD's are out over on Amazon. Supposedly the networks do track these numbers, so it might be worth a quick click if you're interested in owning the series some day.

 

[Spire]

Landgraf is awesome, it's shame that this cancellation was inevitable.

 

[Hex]

It is a sad fucking reality where Glee, Dancing with the Stars, and Real Housewives of whatever are all on and Terriers is canceled.

 

[Cornballer]

Sepinwall going to an all Terriers, all the time format.

- FX cancels 'Terriers,' take 3: Interviewing creator Ted Griffin - On seeing the writing on the wall, the fun of the show, and where the truck would have gone

Though everyone ultimately agreed that the name of "Terriers" didn't help the show attract viewers during its single, glorious, extremely low-rated season, the show's creator Ted Griffin - the one who takes full credit/blame for the title - couldn't help sticking with dog metaphors when he called me up to discuss the show's cancellation.

"It's like putting a dog down," he said moments after I picked up the phone. "I knew it was limping, I knew it wasn't in good health, but it was still really tough to euthanize it. But in dog years, our show lasted seven seasons."

After the jump, a transcript of the rest of our conversation, including Griffin's perspective on the meeting he and fellow producers Shawn Ryan and Tim Minear had with FX president John Landgraf on Friday (I have Landgraf's own take on the cancellation here), when they knew the cancellation writing was on the wall, advice from frequent cancellation victim Minear, and even a few stray thoughts on where the show might have gone in its second (and even third!) season.

Full Q&A via the link.

 

[.la1n]

Show Overview
Show Score

7.6 Good

deal with it

 

[metsallica]

Jeez, forgot all about Tim Minear. Guy can't catch a damn break...

So, Terriers-GAF... On to Chicago Code?

 

[Enco]

Jeez, forgot all about Tim Minear. Guy can't catch a damn break...

So, Terriers-GAF... On to Chicago Code?

Tell me more.

I could search.. but this is easier.

 

[Cornballer]

Tell me more.

I could search.. but this is easier.

Ander put up a thread for the show.

 

[squicken]

So Britt went to jail and was the father and Dumbledore is gay

 

[big ander]

So Britt went to jail and was the father and Dumbledore is gay

We should get an Animal House-style 3 minute epilogue
"Zeitland, after being thwarted by two small PIs, fell into a drunken stupor for years. In 2015, he put his life back together and pursued his Hollywood dreams by playing the role of Fred Phelps in the failed Michael Phelps biopic 'A Chronic Winner'"

 

[Cornballer]

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

So Britt went to jail and was the father

 

[Cornballer]

- A few more quotes and thoughts from the Landgraf conference call courtesy of Maureen Ryan

 

[chris121580]

Do we think there is any possible chance someone like HBO picks this up? I just don't see how a show this great can die such a quick death. Sucks

 

[Raxus]

As Sepinwall put it, with the ratings it pulled in it unlikely for any network to pick it up. I am picking up the DVD's for sure when they come out and look forward to the endless GAF threads in the future titled LTTP: Terriers. Way too late, I'd say.

RIP Terriers and U.F.O FX, I was going to watch Justified but fuck it now.

 

[SolKane]

the walking dead sucked, but it gets another season. wish terriers had half as much support/undeserved adulation.

 

[dead souls]

- A few more quotes and thoughts from the Landgraf conference call courtesy of Maureen Ryan

It's sad, but Landgraf's research seems to suggest that it wasn't really a marketing error, people just didn't want to watch Terriers.

It's especially interesting to see that the data indicates that Tim Goodman was right, the show wasn't edgy enough for the typical FX audience. A lot of people in this thread reacted so negatively to his blog post, but he was on point.

 

[Raxus]

the walking dead sucked, but it gets another season. wish terriers had half as much support/undeserved adulation.

TWD was also advertised (to death lol), had a strong opening at least, and still is better than most drivel on TV even if it is inconsistent.

 

[ivysaur12]

I still need to catch up on this. The pilot really didn't wow me at all, but I know that people here loved it.

 

[firehawk12]

And they really can't. If Britt goes back to Mexico, he's wanted for stealing the drugs out of the police station.

Yeah, you lose track of things sometime when you're doing this many episodes. When I watched "Agua Caliente" (the episode with the Mexico trip), it struck me, "Oh, fuck, they can't go down to Mexico (after the finale). He's screwed down there." It's the difference between doing a two-hour movie and a 13-episode TV show.

This is hilarious. He should have just chalked it up to being very clever foreshadowing for the true ending. :lol

Oh, of course, too bad about the show. But honestly, we got nearly a perfect season of TV and that's enough for me, especially in the age of TV shows crashing and burning after a few episodes.

 

[Enco]

Such an awesome moment.

Spoiler

I like to think he went to jail as punishment for what he did to the kid as he realized his mistake. Would be more fulfilling.

 

[Spotless Mind]

Noooooooo. I'm at episode 11 now. Someone tell me it wraps up fairly well.

Solo, you should totally watch this. It's like grittier Veronica Mars without all the teen soap garbage.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

Noooooooo. I'm at episode 11 now. Someone tell me it wraps up fairly well..

It seriously only gets better from there. I don't think I've seen anyone dispute this.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

TWD was also advertised (to death lol), had a strong opening at least, and still is better than most drivel on TV even if it is inconsistent.

It's finale had even higher ratings, I think I heard.

 

[Solo]

Solo, you should totally watch this. It's like grittier Veronica Mars without all the teen soap garbage.

But does it have a protagonist as endearing and flat out fucking awesome as S1 Veronica/Kristen Bell was?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

But does it have a protagonist as endearing and flat out fucking awesome as S1 Veronica/Kristen Bell was?

Two!

 

[ConradCervantes]

Both Hank and Brit have their dumb or selfish moments, but as protagonists they work unbelievably well together.

Disappointed about the cancellation, but I think the show was wrapped up the best way possible. I'll be buying the Blu ray release ASAP.

 

[metsallica]

As Sepinwall put it, with the ratings it pulled in it unlikely for any network to pick it up. I am picking up the DVD's for sure when they come out and look forward to the endless GAF threads in the future titled LTTP: Terriers. Way too late, I'd say.

RIP Terriers and U.F.O FX, I was going to watch Justified but fuck it now.

Whoa whoa whoa... Don't take it out on Justified.

 

[AkuMifune]

...But in dog years, our show lasted seven seasons.

That's how I'm gonna look at it.

 

[Raxus]

It's finale had even higher ratings, I think I heard.

I meant more in terms of quality but yeah I saw the finale finished strong too. I was just going to watch the first season of TWD in one sitting this weekend.

 

[Raxus]

Whoa whoa whoa... Don't take it out on Justified.

I like Justified. It is just a sad reality that viewers speak more about a show than quality. That is why FX is losing one viewer. Best way to protest this decision.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

So Britt went to jail and was the father and Dumbledore is gay

Im going to imagine they both went to Mexico and brought down that pedophile dude from down there. He also wasnt the father and the bird ended up going to Canada with the dog and they got married.

 

[Clevinger]

I like Justified. It is just a sad reality that viewers speak more about a show than quality. That is why FX is losing one viewer. Best way to protest this decision.

The only thing the network will see from that protest is that you don't like Justified (or whatever FX show you choose to not watch now). It's meaningless. Just watch the things you like and tell people about them; that's the best thing you can do.

 

[CajoleJuice]

But does it have a protagonist as endearing and flat out fucking awesome as S1 Veronica/Kristen Bell was?

Face it, you just want to have sex with Kristen Bell. This is better.

 

[finowns]

- Part 2 of the Surf Report interview with Donal Logue

Great interview. Logue comes off super charming hope he gets a new show.

Thanks for an amazing season Terriers!

Hold me.

 

[dead souls]

I like Justified. It is just a sad reality that viewers speak more about a show than quality. That is why FX is losing one viewer. Best way to protest this decision.

Don't be a fucking baby. Were you unaware that television was a business until the events of today? FX had no choice but to cancel a show that got ratings as bad as Terriers. Keeping the show on the air was literally a money-losing proposition for them.

FX is the basic cable channel with the best overall original programming, so a misguided 'protest' over a decision that any other channel would have made is just stupid.