There has been some buzz ...
Question: There has been some buzz around the Internet forums that ABC Family has stopped production of
The Middleman. The rumor says that only 12 of the 13 episodes will be produced. I find this a shame as the show is a summer gem. It's hip and funny, like
Eureka,
Men in Black and
The Tick, with a touch of Kevin Smith. Can you confirm the cancellation?
Answer: ABC Family confirms that the first season has been trimmed from 13 to 12 episodes, with the explanation that they "want to put all our creative forces into making a great season finale." No decision on a renewal will be made until after the season wraps on Labor Day, but I would think the odds are only so-so, since the show apparently didn't catch fire in the ratings the way
Kyle XY did in previous summers and the new Tuesday drama
Secret Life of the American Teenager (already renewed) did this year.
