I am apparently alone, but I’ve really become a fan of ABC’s Life on Mars, a time-traveling mystery cum 70’s-style cop show that is based on a well-received BBC series of the same name.
Unfortunately, it hasn’t caught on in it’s first season, even after being moved to the time slot after Lost, and it looks like it won’t be around next season:
There won’t be “Life on Mars” much longer.
ABC has decided to end the show after a single year — but in an unusual move, the net will keep the show on the air through the end of its full run.
That will give the series a rare opportunity to sign off with a proper finale, wrapping up the series’ core mystery.
Network insiders said they were fans of the show and pleased with its creative chops — but that the ratings ultimately didn’t warrant a second season. The most recent seg of “Life on Mars” averaged just a 2.0 rating/5 share among adults 18-49, as well as 5.5 million viewers.
At least they’re giving the show a chance to finish it’s story arc and not pulling a Jericho.
