Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but what's the reason for it? The "major" networks are going into Skiffy's genre this year. Look at these new shows:
ABC: Invasion
Night Stalker (remake)
CBS: Threshhold
NBC: Surface
WB: Supernatural
These shows will premiere over the next few weeks. What's motivating these programming decisions? Could it be:
1) ABC's success with Lost? (Not sci-fi, but appeals to sci-fi viewers)
2) The long-running success of the Stargate franchise and its spin-off, plus Skiffy's success with BSG?
3) The cyclical nature of TV (i.e., different types of shows succeed for a few years; then interest dies out for awhile. Are the major nets just ready to roll the dice on science fiction again?)?
4) Something else entirely?
I'm interested in what other sci-fi fans think. I'm anxious to read your opinions!
ABC: Invasion
Night Stalker (remake)
CBS: Threshhold
NBC: Surface
WB: Supernatural
These shows will premiere over the next few weeks. What's motivating these programming decisions? Could it be:
1) ABC's success with Lost? (Not sci-fi, but appeals to sci-fi viewers)
2) The long-running success of the Stargate franchise and its spin-off, plus Skiffy's success with BSG?
3) The cyclical nature of TV (i.e., different types of shows succeed for a few years; then interest dies out for awhile. Are the major nets just ready to roll the dice on science fiction again?)?
4) Something else entirely?
I'm interested in what other sci-fi fans think. I'm anxious to read your opinions!
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