Why your favorite (and not so favorite) shows get canceled
The stages of grief for the modern TV fan could be categorized as follows: fury, rage, social media campaign, sadness, acceptance.
Most people have had a favorite show canceled ‘before its time,’ and with more than 400 original series set to air on TV this year, there are more good shows being canceled than ever before.
But how are TV shows optioned in the first place, and what factors into the decision to cancel a critically acclaimed show like Hannibal but renew other, lower quality shows?
Vouchercloud – a European mobile voucher app company - this month released an infographic delving into the entire process from show creation to pickup to renewal (or cancellation). The infographic is a great resource for novices and experts alike, and will potentially help console fans of Angel and Constantine.
