The Cancellation Of AMC’s ‘Rubicon’ Opens The Door For ‘Hell On Wheels’ Poll: Which Canceled Show Deserves More Time? - Today's News: Our Take. The Business: Learning to Love Slow TV. There are moments on HBO’s therapy drama In Treatment when the pauses seem interminable and the cloistered atmosphere feels as constricting as an air duct. Finally, to cut the tension — or to remind people that their television isn’t accidentally on pause — star Gabriel Byrne will raise an eyebrow. A cynic might say there’s a reason the ratings for In Treatment make “abysmal” seem too upbeat a description — the show is, charitably, really slow. Rubicon, AMC’s conspiracy series that recently ended its first (and only?)
Season, had even its most ardent supporters (numbering about 1 million by the finale but fewer in the middle) joking about the glacial pacing. Isn’t espionage supposed to be thrilling, not composed of long shots of people talking cryptically or poring over massive stacks of gathered intelligence? And yet, both of these are wonderful series. These shows are the ultimate examples of what can best be described as Slow TV. It would be a shame, though. Let the movement grow. Dear Internet - A life of glamour. AMC Cancels ‘Rubicon’ After 1 Season. The Disappointment of Losing AMC's 'Rubicon' So much for Slow TV, I topic I covered in this week's THR. On Thursday, AMC canceled Rubicon, a move that wasn't entirely unexpected given that in the key demo of 18-49, the plodding conspiracy thriller pulled in less than half a million viewers.
Although the network didn't address specifics, it probably didn't help the chances of Rubicon that a lot of people who liked the series and held on to the end complained about how it was wrapped up. There was a lot of conspiracy, but not a lot of thrills. And the nature of serialized dramas is that its nearly impossible to grow the audience in the second year without a massive (and expensive) promotional campaign, combined with a lot of good fortune. Disappointing the die-hards could not have helped. "Rubicon gave us an opportunity to tell a rich and compelling story and we're very proud of the series. AMC Cancels Rubicon - Today's News: Our Take. Rubcion AMC just sent Rubicon a four-leaf clover: The critically lauded-but-low-rated conspiracy thriller will not be renewed for a second season, the network announced Thursday.
Exclusive: Rubicon boss makes a case for second season "Rubicon gave us an opportunity to tell a rich and compelling story, and we're proud of the series," AMC said in a statement. "This was not an easy decision, but we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a phenomenally talented and dedicated team. " The series told the story of intelligence analyst Will Travers (James Badge Dale), who discovers a pattern in several large newspapers. The cancellation is not completely unexpected: The show averaged a meager 1.26 million viewers over its 13-episode run. Rubicon's James Badge Dale: "Our show is not for everybody" "I just don't believe in wrapping it up that simply," executive producer Henry Bromell told TVGuide.com of the open-ended finale. AMC cancels 'Rubicon' Taraljc: Alas, Rubicon, we hardly knew you.
Oh No They Didn't! - Rubicon Cancelled. AMC has had quite a few hits on its hands lately, with the continuing popularity of Mad Men and the high cable ratings of its new series, The Walking Dead.
Rubicon, meanwhile, debuted at the beginning of August this year and was, at the time, the most-watched original series debut for AMC. Unfortunately, the ratings highs didn't continue and the episodes averaged around 1.2 million viewers. The show seemed to be beloved by critics and by its fans, who praised the smart and intricate storylines, but were occasionally disappointed in its lack of action and pacing. On the other hand, that very fact had a lot of people saying that's what distinguished Rubicon from a lot of other shows on television. AMC announced today that it will not be renewing Rubicon for a second season (the season finale aired on October 17).
Today AMC said: "This was not an easy decision, but we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a talented, dedicated team". What do you Rubicon fans thinks?