For avid Lucifer fans, it is a sad day. However, it doesn't have to be permanent. Fox released the list of shows that have been cancelled off of their network and among many of them this year, Lucifer was one of them. It would appear, despite that decision, fans of the show have been fighting back on Twitter with a #SaveLucifer campaign. The show will be airing its Season Three finale on Monday, which will now be considered possibly their last episode unless the campaign manages to resurrect the series.
Lucifer tells the story of Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) who surfaces from Hell to live his life on Earth. There, he meets a beautiful and intriguing detective, Chloe (Lauren German), who is one of the only people that manages to be immune to his Devilish charms. Fascinated by her, Lucifer decides to build a relationship with her as well as help her solve crimes all while dealing with the consequences of his return to Earth. The series is just finishing up their third season with one more episode to go and this season has brought about a lot of twists and turns. Not to mention, it has also brought some fresh faces to the series. Smallville actor, Tom Welling joined the cast at the beginning of the season as Marcus Pierce, who came in to shake things up between Lucifer and Chloe.
According to how consistent the ratings of Lucifer are compared to most shows, it startles fans that FOX cut this particular drama. There was no falter of relentless fan support, yet there is a possibility the show was cancelled to make room for something else. This isn't to come at FOX for its disappointing decision-making whether it be Lucifer or Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fans are also hoping and standing by #RenewGotham as that show still hasn't received its fate yet.
To FOX in regards to Lucifer:
There is no reason why this show had to be cancelled. Every year, networks such as yourself have to make these calls and the truth is, sometimes they are the wrong ones. Whether or not you recognize the incredible fan loyalty and support that Lucifer has is up to you, but all of them have waged a #SaveLucifer war on Twitter and will continue to fight for it. In the past, this hasn't just been done with your network, but it didn't work out so well for NBC when they cancelled Chuck after Season Two. That fanbase was loyal and brought it back, even if for only three more seasons. NBC made another mistake in cutting Timeless after Season One and once again, the fans rose to the occasion and brought it back and are continuously fighting for it as we speak.
My point is...I've seen what fan loyalty can do. I've seen relentless support of these television shows and how much people respond to the characters and the storytelling. I know because I am a fan of so many diverse shows. I don't watch ordinary television and I don't watch shows that have no purpose. I watch shows with extraordinary storytelling and incredibly well-developed characters that audience members can relate to and go on these emotional journeys with. I watch shows that have truly inspired others who suffer from mental illness or inspire them to be stronger individuals. It's not because of just the phenomenal writing from the writers' rooms or the stellar work of the crew and the directors, but it's because of the heart and soul of their cast. Every show I've supported has had the backing of humble, honest, and incredibly supportive cast members. They genuinely LOVE their projects and they LOVE their fans. Those are the kind of extraordinary shows that develop these passionate fanbases and that is why you made a mistake, FOX, in choosing to eliminate Lucifer. It's no ordinary show. And if you won't have it, we will find someone that will!
No comments:
Post a Comment