Yeah, I think that is the case. Just because a show isn't pulling the biggest ratings doesnt mean there that isnt still a following for it and that its worthwhile keeping it on air. It seems that a lot of American shows that get cancelled arent just cancelled for not being profitable or popular but because maybe it can be replaced with something that will make more money.
Don't get me wrong. Theres an upside to how America does TV. There is so much more being pumped into it that an American network can buy the scripts, the franchise or the idea and they can invest heavily into it. The stigma attached to television acting is also disappearing and so high profile names can become involved and when it works, the potential for a huge, mega successful show is there. America can do many things with TV that we certainly cant, cause they can buy whatever they want.
Then again its no real surprise that when that is the case and there is so much money changing hands, the majority of shows that get made never get to complete their run. What is the point in a show you enjoy that never gets an ending? You know, if they invested in a few more episodes then it may even sell an amount of DVD copies to make it worthwhile. Once its on DVD, or once it goes onto Netflix and the like, it may even find an audience one day. Once its pulled before its been given an ending makes it pretty much worthless though.
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