Thursday, February 12, 2009

Friday Night - Fox's Slot of Death for SF shows

So I am somewhat concerned... An interesting show with an awesome show runner (Joss Whedon) and a great actress, Eliza Dushku, has been slotted in what I call "The Death Slot." (Alternatively titled the slot that only "The X-Files" survived) I fear for Dollhouse....

I know Fox thinks it is clever to put 2 SF shows (the show being "The Sarah Connor Chronicles") in that slot (since, y'know, geeks/nerds don't go out on Friday nights..) but this really has never worked in the past. As noted, only one show has really survived this slot, and given that Fox is steadily becoming the master executioner (a momentary dip and onto the scrap heap you go) it is not looking good for either show..

3 comments:

varniklili said...

Eliza Dushku in Maxim | Pictures and Photoset video
here

Kristin said...

Oy. I love Joss Whedon. And Eliza Dushku. And the Sarah Connor Chronicles. Thank goodness for the DVR because I won't be home to watch but I fear that won't be an issue for long.

Katherine said...

Honestly, I don't usually stay in Friday nights. But for Joss, followed by BSG, I did. And will. It was sorta like geek TV heaven.