Not according to executive producer Liz Tigelaar! Even though the CW has opted not to order a full season of the show, Tigelaar insists that LUX is not over yet. "We're still hopeful," she said. "Despite being pre-empted in Los Angeles last night, our ratings were actually great for us, and what The CW has been OK with. The CW assured me yesterday that not being picked up is different than being cancelled, so we're holding onto that and operating under that."
"We really, really wanted to do a back nine," she said. "We were working on [those episodes], so we're disappointed because we all just want to keep doing the show."
However, if the network does decide to cancel the show after all, Tigelaar assured fans that she is treating the finale as the last ever episode. "We always knew where the series would end, and we also know there's a big pull to have Cate and Baze end up together," she said. "But at the same time, getting the news yesterday, we've already started prepping episode 13.
"The stories that we started in the premiere will resolve in episode 13. Sure, we won't be able to do the ending we would have planned, but I definitely believe we'll be able to do an ending that makes people feel really satisfied and feels like an ending."
I'm really sad to see that things are not going well with the show's ratings. This is one of the most beautiful TV stories out there right now, very much in the tradition of the old WB shows we all use to love so much. I believe it is one of the best scripted shows of the CW at the moment, and it would be a shame to watch it end like this. Fortunately, fans will still get some closure but it is a pity for it to end so abruptly when it has so much potential.
"The stories that we started in the premiere will resolve in episode 13. Sure, we won't be able to do the ending we would have planned, but I definitely believe we'll be able to do an ending that makes people feel really satisfied and feels like an ending."
I'm really sad to see that things are not going well with the show's ratings. This is one of the most beautiful TV stories out there right now, very much in the tradition of the old WB shows we all use to love so much. I believe it is one of the best scripted shows of the CW at the moment, and it would be a shame to watch it end like this. Fortunately, fans will still get some closure but it is a pity for it to end so abruptly when it has so much potential.
So If you happen to live in the US, give it a try and watch! Try to spread the word too! You won't regret it, plus an increase in the ratings is the only way it can be saved right now. "Life Unexpected" continues on Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW. The first season is currently airing in the UK on Sundays at 7pm on E4.
they cant cancel this show! me and kux are going through the same stuff
ReplyDeletethis show took a while to heat up for me, but i think its just getting good! it would be a shame for it to be canceled now
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments! JP, I agree with you, the show slowly grows on you and I think it is one of the most precious little gems on TV right now. Sadly, TV is all about the numbers and not the quality these days...
ReplyDeleteSad to see a very special show go. This is the one show that has something unique, that tugs at heart strings every so often. Its a real shame good shows like life unexpected and friday night lights get cancelled because their not the most watched ,but the best.
ReplyDeleteSo disappointed!!! I'm not much of a TV watcher with 2 pre-teen girls in the house it's all Family Channel. Life Unexpected is the one show I will not miss. Hard to wait from one Tuesday to the next. Hopefully something will change and the all important number will go up. I know it's what I'll be asking Santa for this year.By the way, I live in Newfoundland, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments, Canadian reader ;) I'm dissapointed too but sadly it looks like the show is getting cancelled, unless a miracle in the ratings happens. At least we are getting a decent series finale.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sad that they aren't going to keep life unexpected :( I love this show so much it's the only show on right now that I follow and can watch over and over without getting tired. Can't another network pick it up ?
ReplyDeleteSorry guys, but the show is gone for sure. My neighbour is a production manager and he filmed the last episode on Thursday, Nov. 25 (he is officially now unemployed). It's for sure - they are giving stuff away from the set (too bad my feet are so big - he was going to give me some shoes!). Anyway, he wouldn't tell me about the finale, except to say that it's a flash forward scene and that fans would be very satisfied...
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your comments guys, specially you, anonymous writer with the inside info... don't be shy and join the blog would you? It would be really cool to have your input from time to time in the comments section. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is really sad to find out that the show is indeed, done. I'm intrigued by that flash forward scene in the finale though, I hope they tie everything up like they did on shows like "Dawson's Creek".
NOOOOOO! This is one of my favorite shows! I'm so mad! I LOVE lux! :(
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ReplyDeleteEveryone should email the CW! Maybe with enough feedback we can get it to stay on!
this is one of my fave shows it can't be canceled i am excited about the season or series finale
ReplyDeletei watch this show here in australia. i absolutly love it. please don't cancel. its just getting good.
ReplyDeleteDONT Cancel Life Unexpected!!! Since it 1st aired we have been true to watching EVERY episode!!
ReplyDeleteJust because its a little slow, Advertise it MORE and get days/times Consistant!
BUT DONT Cancel, make another season!!PLEASE!
Im from ireland & have been watching the show on E4. Got so addicted that I had to Sky+ them when I was away at uni. Really hope the CW doesnt cancel this show. If they do it'd be a real loss!! Its been a while since something thats not just superficial crap or some scripted 'reality' show has come around & it would be such a pity to lose it now!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great show. Only show on the network I actually watch. I have never missed an episode. I never get into shows but I love this storyline. They NEED to make 3rd season.
ReplyDeleteThey should have taken that one tree hill show off the air years ago and hellcats doesn't have higher ratings than life unexpected. Watch the cw lose even more viewer ratings if they take this show off the air. Love this show and it would really suck to see it end, Even with the espisode turning into a 'flash forward episode' I still will not be satisfied.
from wikepidea:
ReplyDeleteThe CW declined to order the back 9 episodes for Season 2, leaving the season's episode count at 13. Although there will be no official announcement by The CW until May 2011 concerning the show's fate, it is expected that Life Unexpected will be cancelled due to low ratings.
On December 3, 2010 Warner Bros. reported that the show's two seasons would be released on DVD as a "Complete Series" set; but, on December 24, 2010 this was changed and the set was renamed "The Complete 1st & 2nd Seasons"
This is one of the few shows I watch! I'm so upset! My daughter loves it too! Great show- so much better than all those other stupid ones advertised by CW
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that was the last episode. This show is awesome and actually worth watching.
ReplyDeleteLife Unexpected is one of the best shows on television! Please keep it on!
ReplyDeleteI love this show so much! It's so good and always surprises with with its plotline. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't cancel it cw. :(
ReplyDeleteHad no idea, I am so disappointed, I love Life Unexpected! If it is gone, I love the way it ended. Bring it back, please!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great show and very touching. It's such a shame to end/cancel a show like this! I really hope it comes back....Please??
ReplyDeleteLiz herself ADMITTED to the cancellation during a Twitter chat, so she's full of it to be saying one thing in an interview and then changing her tune within weeks; but I shouldn't be surprised since that's what she did with most of the "couples" on the show too. I don't know how anyone can think this woman is a genius when she's obviously a lying airhead. And if people really wanted Cate and Baze together, where did the ratings go when he was around? They went down the toilet that's where, so there goes that fantasy.
ReplyDeleteI'm really, really sad this is ending! :(
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know that it was until just then I went to see if there was any news for season 3 yet! I love this show, it's real and it speaks the truth, it breaks my heart to see it go. I really hope the ratings go up <3
This show grew on me. It's sad to see it was canceled. The storyline improved every week. Hopefully many more people will support this show to resuscitate it.
ReplyDeleteWow! Guys, I´m overwhelmed about the amazing response for the show (and this post)! Clearly the CW is making a huge mistake by canceling Life Unexpected. In the meantime, you can check out my other post about the rumors of what CW shows will make it and which won´t and comment on there as well. Sadly, Life Unexpected seems to be canceled. In also invite you all to register on the blog, as I would love to get know who you are and where you come from. Thank you so much for the feedback! :)
ReplyDeleteAm i the only person out there who preferred Ryan and Kate together? Don't get me wrong I love Baize.....just not with Kate.
ReplyDeleteMy mother who is 80 and I, 60 LOVE this show. We look forward in watching. 40 years ago I gave up a little girl for adoption and me and my mom can really relate to the heartstrings that are being pulled between Baze, Lux and Cate. WE LOVE THEM...What a beautiful beautiful show. We are truly disappointed if this is the end. Please make it a dream...If this show was airing on ABC, CBS or NBC it would have went far....
ReplyDeleteLife Unexpected is amazing! I'm Canadian and I absolutely love it!!!! I believe that alot of people can relate to this story line...its well written and acted! Lux is adorable and Cate is an emotionally crazy (love her anyways) and well BAZE is AWESOME and soooo sexy! Please continue with the show it can go to so many levels! I can't wait for the next show:)
ReplyDeleteTo The CW Network PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Pickup and RENEW LIFE UNEXPECTED FOR A SEASON 3 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Order AT LEAST 100 EPISODES IN LIFE UNEXPECTED SEASON 3
ReplyDeletethis show is A LOT better than hellcats..they should cancel that...this is a great show like gossip girl(:
ReplyDeleteSOOO disappointed in the finale. Sure, everything was resolved (except whatever happened to the English teacher) but not in a remotely realistic way and just way too saccharine for my taste. Lame, lame, LAME, especially for a show that was so great up to then. Agree Hellcats should be cancelled...how different is it really from what One Tree Hill was in the first season.
ReplyDeleteYou start watching a good show and boom they are undecided if they want to bring it back! Look what they did with October Road! I hope it comes back on next season!!!
ReplyDeleteI cant believe that you canceled the show, I have been checking cw every week and now I find this out. It is one of the best shows on tv, with a great cast and story line. we need it back and a few more just like it. Great family show !!!!!!! PLEASE BRING LIFE UNEXPECTED BACK !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a great show. I hope you reconsider canceling it. It has a wonderful cast and the story line brings tears to my eyes every show. Please do NOT cancel this show. All the shows I love are on CW and I'm 35. Please bring this show back. PLEASE.
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