This is probably the web site version of the swine flu, meaning PLEASE DON'T PANIC, but it seems that NBC's web site is calling last night's awesome Chuck season finale ("Chuck Me!" - there's your catch phrase, fans) a "series finale" (on the right, near "Next On").Of course, this could just be a lack of communication between the network and the people who maintain the web site. Maybe the person writing the headlines and posting the videos and putting up the descriptions put "series" instead of "season." But since Chuck is on the bubble and fans are really anxious to see if the show will come back for a third season, any little sign of news (good or bad) is something that gets our attention.
This certainly isn't the first time that a network's web site has called a show one thing and then it ended up doing something else. I'm sure there have been many examples where they called an episode a season finale and then ended up canceling it, so this could be the same thing only the other way around.
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4-28-2009 @ 11:58AM
EbonyDad said...
LOL... they fixed it. Not seeing that on the site anymore. There scrolling ad on the page is calling the Episode the "season finale".
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4-28-2009 @ 1:14PM
Dan said...
NBC better not cancel this show...it's truly special. The more great shows they cancel, the less likely we are to start watching another show on NBC for fear of cancelation.
4-28-2009 @ 11:58AM
Vijay said...
Not anymore, it looks like. When I visit the site, it says "Season Finale"
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4-28-2009 @ 11:59AM
Jason said...
Well, NBC doesn't really have anything else to offer me anyways. Time to boycott all NBC shows in revolt.
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4-28-2009 @ 12:07PM
Jeffster's fan said...
they've removed the word SERIES but if you go to NBC.com, you'll see "watch the star studded finale" while the mention of Heroes has "watch the entire season plus the *Season* Finale".
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4-28-2009 @ 12:44PM
Jeff N. said...
The finale episode was flat out awesome. I loved it. One of the best shows on TV right now!!! I bet NBC does cancel it. Because it is good.
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4-28-2009 @ 12:44PM
pugnax said...
it's odd how this site was declaring Sara Conner dead with the mere rumor but when an NBC site says series finale it doesn't believe it.
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4-28-2009 @ 1:41PM
Joe said...
Pugnax, maybe because Sara Conner gets god awful ratings and is gonna get canceled beyond a shadow of a doubt. Chuck on the other hand is seated right at the top of the bubble and is much better than anything else NBC has to offer.
4-28-2009 @ 3:27PM
jasahl said...
Looks like they changed it - just visited & it says "Season Finale".
That said, I hope they can heroes & keep chuck.
Last night's Chuck Finale: Awesome
Last night's Heroes Finale: Flat as usual.
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4-28-2009 @ 3:54PM
Jeff N. said...
I agree. Heroes was nearly as entertaining as Chuck was last night!
4-28-2009 @ 3:06PM
tim said...
Watched the 'season two finale' of chuck and wow, I loved it. This little show has it all. I laughed at loud when Casey and troopers parachuted into the wedding. lol It reminded me of that great jump the shark moment on 'dynasty' when the moldavian massacre happened. lol Except on Dynasty, no one died except 2nd string characters. lol By the way, I don't think chuch jumped any sharks, but they totally rebooted the show for next season. I loved it when Chuch took care of a room full of bad guys. lol Hilarious and cool. Long live chuck!
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4-28-2009 @ 3:10PM
Nathaniel said...
So glad to hear they changed the text. I was worried about that tiny detail. We need more Jeffster!
I would also note something that I haven't seen brought up, surprisingly. The Terminator franchise has a freaking movie coming out this summer! Surely that'll raise franchise awareness and perhaps help its chances. But hey, if I had to save one of Terminator, Chuck, or (I'll throw this one in here, too) Dollhouse, I'd pick Chuck!
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4-29-2009 @ 9:48PM
jeff said...
Since Chuck jumped the shark in the last 2 minutes of the finale episode. I dont really care anymore if it comes back. C'mon superhero chuck, wont be the same show.
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4-28-2009 @ 5:28PM
StillBash said...
No Bob, Chuck You.
You're welcome
;-)
Just let this show die. Please. Put A-Team re-runs in its timeslot. Same show, different actors, more bling. Logical decision if you ask me.
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4-28-2009 @ 7:38PM
Ron said...
The mere fact that you chose the A-Team says enough about your taste. Some people might also consider the Mona Lisa just a painting and so on. This show is meant to be entertainment and escapism at a time when it is sorely needed. You want more, and I certainly doubt it, there is the Discovery and History channels. Chuck is really great entertainment!
4-28-2009 @ 6:12PM
Teleholic said...
The season finale gave us a catchphrase:
"Chuck me!"
Love it!!
If NBC cancels this show, they would be stooping pretty low. Like, FOX low. I hope NBC realizes that they don't want to be the next FOX of network tv cancellations and keeps this [awesome] show on the air.
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4-28-2009 @ 8:40PM
Riley Freeman said...
that ending i was so happy better not be cancelled
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4-29-2009 @ 12:00AM
ac said...
This show better get renewed! I ate a crappy sub in its name and everything. This was a great finale right up to the Matrix parody ending. I hope though that we see Orion as a regular next year also if it does come back so we can an intersect duo.
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4-29-2009 @ 5:26PM
Chuck said...
I really hope we can keep CHUCK - its actually gotten better this year...
I note with interest references to Sarah Conner and Dollhouse which I also watch, shows with definite concepts that they stay true to..
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4-29-2009 @ 6:59PM
kevin k said...
i also will boycott nbc if chuck gets cancelled i suggest everyone does i am very tired of good shows getting cancelled there are plenty of other channels to chose from so nbc u r the weakest link good bye
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