Season 2 Episode 5: Surprise cancellations vs planned conclusions

TV creators face the unique challenge of not knowing how long a particular show will last. Knowing if you’ll have 13 episodes or 13 seasons can radically alter how they’re able to approach the end, but it's a rarity to know when a show has reached the end of the road.

 

*NOTE: Steph Dizon is no longer employed with Creation Entertainment*

 

Spoiler Warnings! Want to avoid all spoilers? Use these timestamps to skip them completely:

 

ALF: 6:07-7:07

The Flash: 17:33-20:52

The Avengers: 23:05-23:44

Agents of Shield: 23:05-26:26

 

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Thanks to the voices you heard in this episode (in order of appearance):

 

Mike Fisher: @fishstandsup

 

Steph Dizon, Creation Entertainment: @CreationEnt

 

Rob Benedict: @RobBenedict

 

Jeff Hersh: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3354593/ 

 

Craig Titley: @CraigTitley741 

 

Jeffery Bell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068272/ 

Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @DrAnnaFunk

Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott

Cover art by Liz Hand: @__ellie

Additional Links of Interest:

Video of Jared, Jensen, & Misha announcing the end: https://youtu.be/YVVFZQymnq4?si=8iReLZpIGEZqZnek 

 

The ending of ALF, explained: https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/alf-nbc-alien-comedy-ending-explained

 

Threshold TV show’s premature end: http://www.bullz-eye.com/television/interviews/2009/david_goyer.htm

 

Why Firefly was canceled: https://www.cinemablend.com/television/why-did-firefly-get-cancelled-what-happened-to-the-sci-fi-series

 

How to watch the Arrowverse crossover events: https://www.themarysue.com/heres-a-detailed-guide-to-watching-the-arrowverse-crossovers-in-order/