Sarah Connor Chronicles may be gone

By Simon Brew
11:23 Apr 29, 2009 | 19 Comments
Tags: sarah | connor | terminator | sexyrobots

A new source quotes an insider who suggests the decision to end The Sarah Connor Chronicles has already been made.

It's only a day since we posted a piece where we voiced our strong suspicion that the superb Sarah Connor Chronicles wouldn't be getting a third season renewal from Fox. The ratings for the finale saw no uplift, but according to a fresh source, the decision to can the show has already been made.

According to the usually reliable Ausiello Files over at Entertainment Weekly, "multiple sources are telling me that Fox will not be renewing Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles for a third season". The piece goes on to cite an insider who says "consider it cancelled", with a further source adding "everyone has pretty much known for a couple of weeks".

The article does cite one slight glimmer of hope, and that's that Fox hasn't formally confirmed a decision on the show yet, and is insisting that one hasn't been made. It's expected to confirm its line up for the fall season in the middle of May, but that's likely to be the point where the bell finally tolls.

We hope all of this proves to be wrong. But we've got the same feeling as pretty much every other fan of the show who suspects that this one's a done deal...

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19 Comments

orcone Apr 29, 2009 11:39 AM	It's because nobody knows to pronounce "Glau".
thesorehead Apr 29, 2009 12:02 PM	Damn, gotta go check with Uncle for any episodes I've missed...
t8y Apr 29, 2009 12:04 PM	well i figured the series was pretty well wrapt up with that finale, as the connors (in the future) became just ordinary soldiers instead of the future leaders
Hawkeye Apr 29, 2009 12:06 PM	Just like that!
Hawkeye Apr 29, 2009 12:14 PM	Actuall, t8y, I've read an interview with the actor that plays Derek that they had an entire third season mapped out that sounded really interesting and dark.
hectorbustnuts Apr 29, 2009 12:32 PM	I give no more than 2 months between Fox officially announcing T:TSCC is dead on their network and either Dynamite Entertainment or Dark horse announces they're continuing the story in comic form.
kikz Apr 29, 2009 1:26 PM	:(
seab4ss Apr 29, 2009 1:50 PM	Maybe Fox is waiting to see what sort of reception the new Terminator movie gets?
commanderjarak Apr 29, 2009 2:08 PM	Oh Noes! And it was starting to pick back up towards the end as well. I do hope that if Fox drops it, someone else will pick it up.
N3M3SiS Apr 29, 2009 3:20 PM	Good point, seab4ass - they would be made not to try and ride the wave of the new movie wouldn't they?
800_series Apr 29, 2009 7:18 PM	Fuck, give it to another channel! They'd be stupid to do this, because with the new movie coming out people will be hyped on the Terminator craze.
grimmy665 Apr 29, 2009 7:49 PM	the statement by Ausiello Files was published ages ago. The producers of the show have already stated that its not true via there twitter account. You should check out www.terminatorchronicles.com for more information on this. The show's decision has still not been made and we wont find out about it until May 18th anyway. Keep Up
commanderjarak Apr 29, 2009 8:36 PM	That's good to hear grimmy, my birthday is on the 19th, it'll be like a present from Fox if there is season 3.
mkelly3238 Apr 30, 2009 12:19 PM	GOOD!!! My hubby is in love with her, LOL.
ishnobu Apr 30, 2009 3:00 PM	yes it is - Gone! TV.com confirms it
markus3067 Apr 30, 2009 7:21 PM	Resist the urge to nuke the messenger, but multiple sources are telling me that Fox will not be renewing Terminator: The Summer Glau Sarah Connor Chronicles for a third season. "It's done," maintains a source close to the show. "Everyone has pretty much known for a couple of weeks." Adds a network insider: "Consider it canceled." The one bright spot? Despite horrific ratings, Fox isn't ready to declare SCC dead and buried -- at least not officially. "No decision has been made yet," insists a network rep. "We will be announcing our fall schedule on May 18." Rough translation: It won't be back. Oh, I just thought of one other bright spot: At least the show went out on top creatively. Last Friday's finale was an action-packed, closure-filled triumph. The only thing left unresolved is what Summer Glau will do for an encore. I'm thinking 24 should hire her as next season's Big Bad.
strifus Apr 30, 2009 9:58 PM	As I read somewhere though, FOX has a habit of shooting itself in the foot by putting these really awesome series in shocking time slots. Who knows what their heads are filled with. Oh well......
donaldo74 May 1, 2009 8:56 AM	It got dropped like the steaming turd it is
Garrat May 15, 2009 7:58 PM	Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles Fans Unite! We are just days away from official word on the fate of T:SCC. On this Friday, May 15th, during Sarah Connor's regular show time (in the US), let's see HOW MANY fans we can gather on the site at one time to show our support of this most awesome show! If you are unaware the decision on renewal of season 3 of TSCC will be by FOX on Monday 18th May in the US. Please join us on our Home Page, Friday, May 15, between 8:00 pm - 8:15 pm, U.S. EDT. (For us in Australia that will be Sat 16th May at 10am EST). If you would like to see season 3 please show your support.! There will be a "count" of how many there are of us, on-line -- and from what countries. We really need our huge TSCC fan-base of overseas viewers to "show up." Here is a "World Time Zone" map, so you can find out what this is in your local time. http://www.worldtimezone.com/ Our Homepage (the place to be on Friday): http://terminatorwiki.fox.com/ Discussion Thread on all this: http://terminatorwiki.fox.com/thread/2821418/UNITE%21+CELEBRATE%21+RESIST%21+5.15.2009+Spread+the+word%21?offset=200 Info Page: http://terminatorwiki.fox.com/page/Unite+for+The+Sarah+Connor+Chronicles Please spread the "word." This on-line "count" may mean the difference between renewal -- and that other alternative.

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