The decision on whether or not to renew "Terra Nova" is no longer up to the big-budget dinosaur epic to perform.
It now all depends on Fox's mid-season schedule to not perform.

During Sunday's Television Critics Association winter press tour, Fox president Kevin Reilly said that "Terra Nova" was a strong family show for the network, but it is expensive to make, and the show didn't necessarily meet audience expectations.

Yet, the fact that the show has not been cancelled yet is a good sign. Only as long as Fox has little luck in the shows it plans to premiere mid-season. That might mean genre fans who love "Terra Nova" may have to bet against new shows, like J.J. Abrams' upcoming "Alcatraz," to ensure there will be more prehistoric times in the network's future.

"I do feel fortunate that we have some high-class problems," Reilly said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Terra Nova," he added, "was an exciting bet to take, and it's proven that it was worthwhile."

In its abbreviated run, "Terra Nova" earned a 4.7 rating/7 share average, according to Fast National overnight ratings from The Nielsen Co. It was Fox's third-highest rated show (tied with "New Girl" and "Glee" in the first half of the season, and was behind only "The X Factor" and "Bones."

Yet, it's expected to finish outside the top 40 by the time the season ends, which might make it difficult to justify a show that is one of the most expensive on television. But, if there are fewer shows returning in the fall for other reasons, especially if new mid-season shows fail to perform, then Fox may look to return shows like "Terra Nova," that at the very least, have been generating a tremendous about of buzz.

"The bar was set enormously high," Reilly said, adding that the show still made money, despite its lower ratings.

"If we had more holes, we'd be thrilled to lock it in," he said.

But the clock is ticking. "It needs to get back into production next month. We won't be able to drag our feet on it for too long."

"Terra Nova" was created by Craig Silverstein and Kelly Marcel, and is executive produced by Steven Spielberg. It chronicles a society from the future settling in prehistoric times after watching Earth become nearly inhabitable in their own time period.

It stars Jason O'Mara, Shelley Conn and Stephen Lang, while the showrunner is a Star Trek alum, Brannon Braga.



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But the clock is ticking. "It needs to get back into production next month. We won't be able to drag our feet on it for too long."

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Alleen hoop ik niet dat het voortbestaan van Terra Nova afhankelijk is van het succes van Alcatraz..

Ik wil beide series volgend jaar gewoon weer zien (ervan uitgaande dat Alcatraz geen flop wordt)!

Secondly, the TCA (Television Critics Association) met for its bi-yearly roundup over the weekend, and, according to Ken Reilly, Fox’s chief exec, “”I do feel fortunate that we have some high-class problems” (in having to decide whether to keep or cancel shows such as Glee, House, and Terra Nova). “(Terra Nova) was an exciting bet to take and I think it has proven that it was worthwhile.”

When challenged about the massive costs in producing Terra Nova, Reilly responded by saying that Fox has, indeed, made money off Terra Nova–a major factor in deciding to keep a show on or not. Several excellent shows have been cancelled due to not making enough money–Firefly comes to mind; Fringe is currently on the verge of cancellation, since Fox is losing lots of money on that show…and Reilly is a self-proclaimed “Fringe fanatic.” Lamentably, shows have to make money to stick around, and since Terra Nova has earned its keep, let’s hope Fox sticks with it and allows the show to grow and develop in a second season.

Still, despite stating that Terra Nova had some creative issues, Reilly indicated that he was mostly happy with it: “If the show hadn’t worked, I still wouldn’t be apologizing,” he said. “I wish it was creatively more consistent this year but I don’t have a lot of regrets about it.”

He acknowledged that the long list of executive producers and numerous executive changes made Terra Nova a “bit of a challenge” and gave the perception that the show “got away from us.” Regardless, “The bar was sent enormously high and if this is all we produce, we made money, the studio made money, the audience enjoyed it … it’s clearly a concept that people wanted to watch.”

Referring to its viewership, he commented that there was a definite audience that “stuck with it,”, especially families that enjoy watching it together (this author’s family is included in that group). Reilly continued, “There’s a show there to bring back; there’s an audience for it to service.”

Ultimately, Reilly did not make any promises, though: “If we had more holes, we’d be thrilled to lock [Terra Nova] in,” he said. “Right now we’re looking at everything: new shows premiering, development, we’ll decide very soon. It needs to get back into production next month. We won’t be able to drag our feet on it for too long.”

Thirdly, Terra Nova came in on top of the December 19-25, 2011 DVR rankings in the 18-49 age demographic, gaining a .9 ratings point jump in that age range, which is key. Terra Nova also captured the top spots in the ratings increase in DVR watching in the 18-49 demographic for that week, as well as the Live+Same Day and Live+ 7-day measurements. Finally, Terra Nova added another 2.237 million watchers by DVR! What does all this mean? That all those people who recorded Terra Nova were either watching it for the first time or watching it again than any other show that week–and both of these things are positives for the show.

So, people, let’s cross our fingers and hope that the powers that be decide that Terra Nova is worth the while! I think season 2 has excellent potential…and I want to know what is the deal with the ship’s figurehead!!

Als ik echt eerlijk moet zijn... liever Alcatraz dan Terra Nova.

Secondly, the TCA (Television Critics Association) met for its bi-yearly roundup over the weekend, and, according to Ken Reilly, Fox’s chief exec, “”I do feel fortunate that we have some high-class problems” (in having to decide whether to keep or cancel shows such as Glee, House, and Terra Nova). “(Terra Nova) was an exciting bet to take and I think it has proven that it was worthwhile.”

When challenged about the massive costs in producing Terra Nova, Reilly responded by saying that Fox has, indeed, made money off Terra Nova–a major factor in deciding to keep a show on or not. Several excellent shows have been cancelled due to not making enough money–Firefly comes to mind; Fringe is currently on the verge of cancellation, since Fox is losing lots of money on that show…and Reilly is a self-proclaimed “Fringe fanatic.” Lamentably, shows have to make money to stick around, and since Terra Nova has earned its keep, let’s hope Fox sticks with it and allows the show to grow and develop in a second season.

Still, despite stating that Terra Nova had some creative issues, Reilly indicated that he was mostly happy with it: “If the show hadn’t worked, I still wouldn’t be apologizing,” he said. “I wish it was creatively more consistent this year but I don’t have a lot of regrets about it.”

He acknowledged that the long list of executive producers and numerous executive changes made Terra Nova a “bit of a challenge” and gave the perception that the show “got away from us.” Regardless, “The bar was sent enormously high and if this is all we produce, we made money, the studio made money, the audience enjoyed it … it’s clearly a concept that people wanted to watch.”

Referring to its viewership, he commented that there was a definite audience that “stuck with it,”, especially families that enjoy watching it together (this author’s family is included in that group). Reilly continued, “There’s a show there to bring back; there’s an audience for it to service.”

Ultimately, Reilly did not make any promises, though: “If we had more holes, we’d be thrilled to lock [Terra Nova] in,” he said. “Right now we’re looking at everything: new shows premiering, development, we’ll decide very soon. It needs to get back into production next month. We won’t be able to drag our feet on it for too long.”

Thirdly, Terra Nova came in on top of the December 19-25, 2011 DVR rankings in the 18-49 age demographic, gaining a .9 ratings point jump in that age range, which is key. Terra Nova also captured the top spots in the ratings increase in DVR watching in the 18-49 demographic for that week, as well as the Live+Same Day and Live+ 7-day measurements. Finally, Terra Nova added another 2.237 million watchers by DVR! What does all this mean? That all those people who recorded Terra Nova were either watching it for the first time or watching it again than any other show that week–and both of these things are positives for the show.

So, people, let’s cross our fingers and hope that the powers that be decide that Terra Nova is worth the while! I think season 2 has excellent potential…and I want to know what is the deal with the ship’s figurehead!!

Alcatraz spreekt me meer aan, maar Terra Nova was ook erg leuk. Beide renewal-kandidaten lijkt me, vooral nu Reilly in dit artikel zegt dat ze geld verdiend hebben met Terra Nova, en een groot publiek hadden lijkt het me een grotere kans op renewal krijgen.

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Het is zo dat Terra Nova en Alcatraz om elkaar heen draaien. De premiere van Alcatraz was beter dan de premiere van Terra Nova, de tweede aflevering weer omgedraaid.

Ik zie het zo maar gebeuren dat Terra Nova en een nieuwe show starten op de maandag in de herfst, Alcatraz en Touch als mid-season. Terra Nova kan ook nog op de vrijdagen, ipv Fringe bijv.

Van mij mogen ze Terra Nova gewoon renewen...
Het einde van S01 heeft veel mogelijkheden open gehouden voor vervolgseizoenen!

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RdR schreef op vrijdag 03 februari 2012 @ 21:01: Van mij mogen ze Terra Nova gewoon renewen... Het einde van S01 heeft veel mogelijkheden open gehouden voor vervolgseizoenen!

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Rickth64 schreef op vrijdag 03 februari 2012 @ 16:14: Als ik echt eerlijk moet zijn... liever Alcatraz dan Terra Nova.

Vincit omnia veritas!

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Makkelijk zat, Terra Nova eruit. Alcatraz erin.
Terra Nova is voor mensen die geen IQ hebben.
De omgang tussen mensen in Terra Nova is zo vreemd. Al dat geslijm.

Amerikanen.

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Ik ben net klaar met Terra Nova en krijg heel erg hetzelfde gevoel dat ik bij Falling Skies ook had. Het is niet van een hoogstaand niveau, maar als 'verstand op nul' serie kijkt hij lekker weg. Ook heeft het qua verhaal en seizoenseinde nog genoeg potentie voor een nieuw seizoen. Het zou geen ramp zijn als hij gecanceld wordt maar ze mogen er zeker nog wel een seizoen aan vastplakken.

Net alle afleveringen gezien. Ik heb het zelfde gevoel als TinusTussengas,lekkere wegkijkende Sifi pulp met soms tenenkrommende diaglogen en verhaal wendingen, maar alles mooi gemaakt en in een mooie omgeving

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Pixarr schreef op zaterdag 04 februari 2012 @ 18:15: Makkelijk zat, Terra Nova eruit. Alcatraz erin. Terra Nova is voor mensen die geen IQ hebben. De omgang tussen mensen in Terra Nova is zo vreemd. Al dat geslijm. Amerikanen.

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Makkelijk zat, Terra Nova eruit. Alcatraz erin. Terra Nova is voor mensen die geen IQ hebben. De omgang tussen mensen in Terra Nova is zo vreemd. Al dat geslijm. Amerikanen.

Terra Nova is zeker geen top serie. Maar vond het vermakelijker dan Alcatraz wat tot nu toe alleen een elke week een 'crimineel' vangen is. En ja ik weet in Alcatraz proberen ze het een beetje mysteries te houden maar vind het nog steeds niet interessant genoeg. En trouwens de paar laatste afleveringen van Terra Nova liet zeker zien dat ze het wel kunnen.

Terra Nova vind ik wel goed. Ik kijk meerdere series en deze mag er gerust bij blijven. Maar Alcatraz staat net iets hoger in mijn lijstje.

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Pixarr schreef op zaterdag 04 februari 2012 @ 18:15: Makkelijk zat, Terra Nova eruit. Alcatraz erin. Terra Nova is voor mensen die geen IQ hebben. De omgang tussen mensen in Terra Nova is zo vreemd. Al dat geslijm. Amerikanen.

Alcatraz is echt een serie zoals de meeste, elke aflevering iets, en daar door heen een rode draad. Terwijl ik bij terra nova echt een compleet verhaal zag, die elkaar echt opvolgde

The world we know is gone, but keeping our humanity? That's a choice. *Walking Dead*