ABC has decided to cancel The Crossing after one season due to low ratings. The sci-fi drama premiered April 13 with mixed reception from viewers.
Walker Independence won’t return for a second season on Amazon Prime. Starring Paula Patton and adapting Octavia Butler, it has been canceled after just one season; additionally, Robin Thede-created sketch comedy will also not return at this time.
| Show | Status | Premiere Date | Cancellation Reason | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossing | Canceled | April 13, 2018 | Low Ratings | “The Crossing” was a sci-fi drama series that premiered on April 13, 2018, but was canceled after one season due to low ratings. The show followed refugees from an unknown time period seeking asylum from an elite military group called Apex. It featured an ensemble cast led by Steve Zahn and explored themes of time travel and genetic mutations. The series was written to be a standalone story in case of cancellation. |
The Crossing Season 1 Ratings
The Crossing has much going for it with its cast led by Steve Zahn and its concept of refugees from an unknown time period. Its pilot is fast-paced and quickly establishes characters before setting up its main storyline about humans who arrive on an isolated beach seeking asylum from Apex, an elite military group intent on exterminating all who look like them. There are even hints of romance or an alliance forming among strangers in a foreign land.
But in an overcrowded drama landscape, The Crossing faces its greatest challenge in keeping viewers engaged with its mystery plotline. While the show manages to grab people with its initial episode, if it cannot keep viewers hooked over time it could struggle to remain relevant.
As other freshman series such as Timeless and Brooklyn Nine-Nine have shown, it can be challenging for new series to firmly establish themselves over more than one season. That may be the case for The Crossing as well, though showrunner Dan Dworkin assured viewers of an “epic ending” when it concludes on June 9. If The Crossing gets canceled before Season 2, however, don’t fret over any potential cliffhanger: Season 1 was written as standalone content anyway; therefore The Crossing makes for great marathon binge-watching sessions with friends but isn’t something you need weekly.
The Crossing Season 1 Spoiler
The Crossing was one of the more intriguing sci-fi dramas to debut this year, offering viewers a European flavor while moving at a slower pace, yet still captivating them with captivating plotlines and intriguing characters. A promising start for what could have become an enormously popular show!
The plot involved refugees fleeing war-torn countries arriving on an Oregon beach seeking sanctuary from Apex, an organization composed of genetically engineered humans who began exterminating people who didn’t fit their mold. But what made the story truly intriguing was that these refugees came from 180 years ahead of time!
Jude Ellis (Steve Zahn), as the town sheriff, must deal with these new arrivals and identify who they are. Some of the people seem normal like Shea’s daughter Leah (Bailey Skodje). Others like Reece and Lindauer may not be what they appear – Reece is actually an Apex but her mutations give her dramatically enhanced physical and mental abilities.
The Crossing featured an impressive cast, such as Sandrine Holt, Georgina Haig, Simone Kessell, Rick Gomez, Tommy Bastow, Rob Campbell and many others. Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie who also worked on Matador and Revenge respectively; although ratings fluctuated considerably throughout its run.
The Crossing Season 1 Finale Ratings
The Crossing was just the latest freshman drama to be cancelled by Alphabet after one season, following in a line of others such as Marvel’s Inhumans and three limited series which were renewed.
However, other new ABC dramas like Deception and The Mayor were less fortunate. While The Crossing initially enjoyed decent ratings with an initial 0.8 demo rating and 4.5 million viewers for its premiere episode, its second episode experienced double-digit declines and lost out to CBS’s The Good Girls in terms of viewership.
Neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan retreats to her childhood home of Sullivan’s Crossing after her life disintegrates in order to find solace. But her tranquility is interrupted when an unknown group of refugees arrive on its beach, including former soldiers and scientists fleeing Apex — an organization which began eliminating those they deemed inferior – by extermination.
Jude Ellis (Steve Zahn) must lead his town’s residents in an urgent effort to safeguard both lives and humanity’s future. To support him are Nestor Rosario as his deputy; science teacher Greta Pryor; twentysomething soldier Marshall; Reece the group’s youngest member; Topher Grace as Tom; Caitlin McGee as Sarah; Jimmy Tatro as Connor and Karla Souza as Marina are also cast.
The Crossing Season 1 Finale Spoilers
The Crossing may have had an impressive finale, but that wasn’t enough to save its life on ABC. After just one season it was officially cancelled by ABC; joining other canceled shows such as Deception, Alex Inc and Ten Days in the Valley in extinction.
After neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan finds her personal and professional lives spiraling downward, she returns to Sullivan’s Crossing to seek comfort and find a fresh start. Reuniting with old friends, and meeting a handsome stranger named Cal, Maggie finds comfort here; but when a mysterious illness threatens their relationship once more.
As DHS agents led by Emma Ren (Sandrine Holt) and Bryce Foster (Luc Roderique) investigate, they discover something amiss within DHS undersecretary Craig Lindauer’s (Jay Karnes) presence that may prove fatal for Sophie; though initially rejecting his advances, Sophie prevents him from injecting what could potentially be poison.
Jude Ellis (Steve Zahn) and Nestor Rosario (Rick Gomez) rescue the survivors from Lindauer’s associates; however, other forces also plan to destroy them all.
Conclusion
Though this series won’t return for a second season, creator and writer Matt Dworkin assured fans that Season 1 was written to be complete on its own – so no need for worry over being left with an open-ended plot line!
