Now, I know you're not a mind ...
Question: Now, I know you're not a mind reader, but I am wondering what your opinion is on a rumor floating around that if the writers' strike were to drag on, chances are that shows that would probably (and in some cases, should) be canceled would be back on board for next fall, given that they already have the cast and crew in place and on contract. One show in particular I'm curious about (which I know you, and many others), didn't like:
K-Ville. I actually found that it improved as it went along, except for that cringe-worthy plot devise of Cobb's backstory. But I actually think the chemistry between the leads was great, and when they stuck to the police stories, it worked well. Any chance a show like this could be given a second chance, especially if the writers were given the opportunity to go back and start fresh (ie: Kill that stupid plot point)?
Answer: This logic seems like a reach to me, the sort of notion fans concoct in the false hope that the failing show they like will somehow be spared the ax. In most cases, if the network didn't give a show a full-season order by now (even if such a pickup is meaningless given the circumstances), that probably means the show is toast. But it's true the picture for next season is complicated by the fact that the strike is already endangering the normal pilot-season process, begging the question: Where does that leave the network schedules for next fall? I still don't see them falling back on shows that didn't work the first time around.
