Zero Hour: Canceled by ABC
Time is up for Zero Hour.
ABC announced last night that it has canceled the Anthony Edwards-anchored drama after three poorly rated episodes.
The conspiracy thriller debuted to just 6.3 million viewers, making it the lowest-rated in-season scripted premiere of all-time of for that network. The subsequent installment dropped even lower.
Zero Hour is yet another example of a show struggling mightily after a later-than-midseason-premiere.
NBC axed Do No Harm following just two episodes, while The CW has already pushed Cult from Tuesday nights to Friday.
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April 25th, 2013 1:56 PM
This was a show you spent a lot of money not only making but promoting and then you put it up against The Big Bang Theory. Fools! This should have been a 10Pm show for adults since it was intellectual. We want it back instead of the COUNTLESS reruns you are putting on for every other show. Can't get your work done quick enough? Start it again and run it through the finish.
April 13th, 2013 5:25 AM
I was really getting into the show
April 12th, 2013 3:39 PM
I found the show very interesting. I would like to see ABC bring it back maybe this summer. It's very difficult to compete with March madness.
April 11th, 2013 5:56 PM
A show that finally had some historical background and was so interesting. I planned my schedule to make sure not to miss it. Well maybe they can gie us some more Bachelors, reality stars, people jumping off diving boards, etc. because they are so entertaining......NOT. Hey I hear Lindsay is shopping for a real career. How about something for people who find these types of shows entertaining. Shame on this network !
April 8th, 2013 9:49 PM
Where can I go to get the rest of the story? Pity this program couldn't have had time to develop their following. The word was just getting out about this show, and its following just hadn't found it yet. Please rethink this cancellation. If it can't be undone, at least have belief enough to give us access to the rest of the story.
March 21st, 2013 1:52 PM
I loved the show it was really getting interesting. I thought they were off the air because of Specials or something. I had my DVR set just incase I would miss it. Now we have to put up with REALITY Shows or some other garbage. Guess I'll just watch another chanel with a more entertaining program.
March 19th, 2013 1:38 PM
This is just crazy it was the best show ever.
March 18th, 2013 6:03 AM
Nobody knew that the series existed. I happened to see it on demand. It was great. I was ready to be a loyal follower. Then they pulled the series.
This is a genre that I and many others like, but it is not popular with the decision makers.
March 8th, 2013 4:38 PM
My husband and I are very disappointed that they ended Zero Hour so quick!
We only watch Wed. tv on ABC. We can't stand the other shows. We thought that Zero Hour was really good. Please Put Zero Hour back on!
March 8th, 2013 12:06 PM
Hey come on , I liked this show and I also like 666 park ave bring them both back on tv I'm anxious to see what happens next. Those were the only shows I watched besides once apon a time of course .