"Kidnapped" has now not only been cancelled, but completely pulled from the schedule (broadcastingcable.com) - it will be replaced by "Law & Order: CI" reruns.
Apparently the last eight episodes eventually will be available on NBC.com, but won't air. That seems crazy to me - surely there's some non-sweeps time when they could burn these off?
So...not a great year for new dramas, with "Smith," The CW's "Runaways" and now "Kidnapped" gone, with "Friday Night Lights" and "The Nine" on life support. Of course, there's always "Heroes!"
Originally posted by CRZApparently the last eight episodes eventually will be available on NBC.com, but won't air. That seems crazy to me - surely there's some non-sweeps time when they could burn these off?
You'd think, but it doesn't really matter to them. If they finish producing the 13 and give it an ending, they can release "Kidnapped: The Complete Series" on DVD and make their money back that way. Possibly even profit.
And "The Nine" is on life support? I thought it was doing OK. I mean, I lost interest, but I thought it was still maintaining a decent audience.
The weakest of the three Hamm-hosted episodes, but given how terrific the other two were, it's not an insult. Hamm himself was great again -- this guy is the best natural SNL host in years, and it's clear he's on a fast track to the Five-Timers club.