Brothers & Sisters - B&S News & Updates #6: Departures and a 5th season renewal! - Page 16

Fortyseven · 09-24-2010, 10:05 AM

I was surprised that he openly admitted he didn't like the show during the past 2 years but I like that he understands it's a part of the process and is interested in staying on tv.

Xbel · 09-25-2010, 12:49 AM

Emily must be very sad about having to leave the show!

In interviews she always said that she's so happy to be able to play with those actors and learn from them etc.

Fortyseven · 09-26-2010, 05:25 AM

I don't know, she seemed to be ready to move on in that interview a while ago...

I hope her story gets wrapped up nicely.

Katiegg108 · 09-27-2010, 04:07 AM

That's a really great interview, S. Thanks for posting it. I love reading the opinions of the cast members we hear less from.

I'm sad that he's been disappointed with the SLs. Sometimes I actually think that Saul's gotten some pretty big stories. Bigger than you would expect...

I guess I mean that most shows wouldn't give a character like Saul as much attention.

I love that he's going to be doing Dave's ceremony

I just adore how close the cast is.

Fortyseven · 09-28-2010, 03:45 AM

I liked that they started exploring Saul more in s3 but once again he did nearly nothing for a whole year in s4...

It's frustrating because Ron was amazing on Alias and he's not getting nearly enough attention here... He's not getting any younger, I'd rather have him leave and star in a more prominent role, to be honest.

Saul is a great representation of older gay men but other than that aspect of his character, I don't feel like they've done much with him.

smoothaise · 09-28-2010, 05:03 AM

Ron's interview, along with the recent premiere, has me weary of the future of this show. And what a shame that is.

Fortyseven · 09-29-2010, 02:31 AM

Yeah, it sucks that nearly all of main cast members have been unsatisfied with the show's direction. Calista, Rob, Rachel, Sally and Emily have all been pretty direct about it.

funky_chick · 10-03-2010, 11:06 AM

Well, maybe with less people on the show, the remaining ones will be a little happier with what they get to do on the show

funky_chick · 10-17-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

ABC Orders Up More Brothers & Sisters

The Walker clan may not be headed off into the Pasadena sunset so quickly: ABC has just boosted its commitment to Brothers & Sisters, the Sunday staple many industry insiders had figured was in its final year. The death-watch rumors stemmed from ABC's decision last May to order only eighteen episodes of the Sally Field family tearjerker for this season. The thinking was that the network would wrap up the show in late winter, then, come spring, use the plum post–Desperate Housewives slot to debut Off the Map, the third installment in the Lord of the (Shonda) Rhimes medical trilogy. But today, ABC confirmed it was buying four more Brothers & Sisters scripts, which is usually just a formality before green-lighting production of actual episodes. So does this mean the show will be back next fall after all?

Well, maybe. In the short term, the extra love for Brothers & Sisters is mostly just a symptom of how poorly ABC's fall newcomers have been doing. The network today also ordered four more scripts for freshman drama No Ordinary Family (which, like Brothers & Sisters, boasts Greg Berlanti as exec producer). But it's hardly a hit, while other first-year ABC shows are either struggling (Detroit 1-8-7, Better With You), near death (The Whole Truth), or already canceled (My Generation). Brothers & Sisters may not be a Sunday blockbuster, but it's a rock-solid performer at a time when ABC needs as many steady hands on deck as it can find. Having another month of episodes on hand next spring is just smart planning, given that this fall didn't produce a bumper crop of new hits. As one industry insider told Vulture this afternoon, "I'm not sure if ABC can afford to give up on Brothers & Sisters for next year, as had been the plan."

Still, there's a big difference between keeping a show alive a little longer and moving forward with a whole new season next fall. One reason Brothers & Sisters has been on the endangered series list is because of its hefty price tag (relative to its modest ratings). Paying top dollar to land Sally Field, Calista Flockhart, and the hot-off-of–Six Feet Under Rachel Griffiths certainly helped the show get off the ground back in 2006, as did adding in the not-cheap Rob Lowe. But five seasons in, the high-priced cast is as much a liability as an asset (and one reason why ABC brass didn't complain too loudly when Rob Lowe chose to leave last season). If a few of ABC's mid-season shows (including Off the Map) take off, Brothers & Sisters may yet be on the bubble again come next May. Given how much the Walkers love drama and last-minute twists, such uncertainty seems highly appropriate.

Source

Fortyseven · 10-17-2010, 08:50 AM

Interesting... I like that we're getting 4 more but I don't want them to think they're going to return and leave things open, and then find out they're canceled after all.

Katiegg108 · 10-17-2010, 08:42 PM

I'm also excited about getting four more episodes

But I hate the uncertainty about another season. :/ I still just hope they choose before they start writing the last part of the season.

funky_chick · 10-17-2010, 10:37 PM

I hope that ABC will make a decision about the future of this show before they're done making the season so that an appropriate ending to the season (or series) can be put together

Fortyseven · 10-22-2010, 03:37 PM

I wonder if we'll hear anything official soon. It'd be nice.

Katiegg108 · 10-23-2010, 04:28 PM

How have all of ABCs new shows been doing? I think that'll play a big part in B&S's renewal chances.

funky_chick · 10-24-2010, 12:44 AM

Well, it sounds like most of the new shows are doing poorly


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