Moonlight is not going to just go away quietly and join that long list of one-and-done shows. People keep saying it's over, but apparently not everyone is listening. The latest rumor, from Nikki Finke's blog, has the show landing at the CW. And how would that work, considering that the CW has already made their schedule? I'm glad you asked.
You may recall a post from a few days ago about the network throwing in the towel on Sunday nights. That has now been confirmed with their upfront announcements. Sundays have now been outsourced. Moonlight comes back into the picture as a possibility to fill one of those two hours for Media Rights Capital, the new programmers for Sunday nights. If they could get even 60 to 70 percent of the show's viewers to make the move with them, it could be the most watched show on the network. Something that sounds very plausible given the loyal following the show has developed. It's still firmly in long-shot territory, but has the makings of quite a story.
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5-14-2008 @ 9:42AM
MERVE-THE-PERVE said...
Why not throw Jericho with it and that would be another 6-8 million more viewers. Them two shows would do good together.
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5-14-2008 @ 10:31AM
Franklin said...
Isn't Moonlight produced by Warner Brothers? The CW seems like a logical move if that's so.
Logical or not, I hope it survives. Started off "meh", ended up really good.
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5-14-2008 @ 10:55AM
Alyson said...
I would love to see Moonlight live on in any respect. It's a quality show with characters that people care about.
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5-14-2008 @ 9:17PM
MickBethfan said...
Yes! I'll watch it on any network and any time slot! Count me in. This could be a HUGE break for one of the cable channels. They all need programs with regular followings to survive. CW is a wannabe at this point and could use a hit. SciFi would be a great fit, but the possibilities are numerous. But the move has to be made FAST to keep the cast and sets together.
5-14-2008 @ 11:04AM
lucyfan62 said...
I so hope this happens! Of course, the next question is how do the fans make it happen??
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5-14-2008 @ 11:14AM
Judy Davey said...
I really hope Moonlight can be saved. If not on CW, what about Sci Fi? That would be a great fit for them, I would think.
Years ago, when CBS canceled Forever Knight, Sci Fi picked it up for a long run.
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5-14-2008 @ 11:59AM
Scott said...
sci-fi, CW, I dont care which. Just as long as it doesnt go away forever. I cant believe they canceled it. Those bastards!
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5-14-2008 @ 12:02PM
Bash said...
It's so cute how you fans are grasping at straws :-)
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5-14-2008 @ 12:27PM
VtMom said...
That would be a brilliant move as there's nothing much to watch on Sunday (for me anyway).
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5-14-2008 @ 12:41PM
Nathaniel said...
I'm in. I'd totally watch. Bring it on.
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5-14-2008 @ 1:26PM
wraith16 said...
i hope this is true.
i will follow it..
(fingers crossed)
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5-14-2008 @ 1:26PM
dav112 said...
Come on guys, if Jericho couldn't be saved then Moonlight definitely has no chance, how many times have we heard these rumors of another network maybe somewhere somehow picking up a show after its been canceled and how many times does it actually happen, move on and be thankful they even aired the entire season.
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5-14-2008 @ 2:59PM
tessa o said...
Now this is a rumor that makes me all happy! Please please please let it be true!
I'd follow Moonlight wherever it goes! The last few eps were just amazing, the characters, the story, just WOW.
PROMOTE MOONLIGHT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
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5-14-2008 @ 6:03PM
Becky said...
I sincerely hope the CW does pick up Moonlight. Moonlight did consistently win its time slot on CBS! So from where is this issue of sagging ratings coming? Isn't that the goal to win the time slot? Friday night at 9pm is the death slot and Moonlight prevailed! This is such an unsuspected blow to so many fans. I am so disappointed in CBS.
I think the entire Nielsen ratings system is way out of date and not representative of what people are watching. Out of all the thousands of people on the fan boards, I do not know of one that said they are a Nielsen family and have their vote counted. There should be a way for the networks to obtain actual viewing data from the cable and dish companies to have more accurate and representative reporting.
Now, wouldn't that be ironic if the CW put Moonlight in the Friday 9pm slot and beat out the CBS show that replaced Moonlight? I'd love it!!!
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5-14-2008 @ 10:51PM
Adam said...
Umm ... Why would they bring in a cheap knock-off of a show (Angel) they canceled a few years ago?
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5-15-2008 @ 1:05PM
julie trotter said...
Please dear God let this be true. Moonlight is the first show I've ever fought for. Help!
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5-15-2008 @ 2:23PM
julie trotter said...
Please be true!
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5-15-2008 @ 4:26PM
Don Johnson said...
If CW does in fact add Moonlight to their fall sked-my wife and I will absolutely follow. The show is very well written and the cast is excellent. shame on CBS for pulling ther pin on a very good show.
You would think that with the writers strike this past season, the nets would have given a few of their new programs more of an extended chance.
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5-16-2008 @ 10:13AM
Judy Davey said...
I so agree about the Nielson rating system. It's antiquated.
I know of only one person who has ever been chosen to be a Nielson viewer. And they don't even LIKE TV at all!
How absurd.
I watch a LOT of shows, mostly all recorded. I used to record everything on tape, but now there are DVRs.
The BEST invention ever! I would love to be a Nielson viewer.
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5-16-2008 @ 2:35PM
aj koller said...
Keep Moonlight alive !! Vampires don't die. We love Alex and can't live without him. Unfortunately, we can't live WITH him either.Get rid of the cheap reality shows with the dumb people on them.
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