Dec 30 2008
Eli Stone Finale?
(SPOILER WARNING) As per usual, the networks have me confused. I’d heard some murmurs on the Net that Eli Stone showrunners had known about the cancellation and had penned a satisfying final episode for loyal viewers. The Boston Globe noted that tonight’s “finale” should give fans some closure. Well, if you all watched tonight’s cliffhanger episode with Eli fighting with his brother and then passing out with blood pouring out of his nose–then I’m expecting you don’t feel like you’ve received “closure”. I’m wondering if The Boston Globe watched a preview before writing their article? Or the show’s writers have a wicked sense of humor?
The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) lists three more episodes for season 2 that have yet to air. It doesn’t list any air dates, however. Zap2it’s TV guide also does not have any airings for Eli Stone in the next couple of weeks. Instead we’re treated to hidden camera reality shows. It’s kind of like replacing Touched by an Angel with Taxicab Confessions. Way to know your audience, ABC. Oh, but wait, the hidden camera captures people making moral choices! Ah, there’s the linky there. Okay. Uh-huh.
So, Eli Stone fans, we are left hanging. It’s still a possibility that Eli Stone may run at a later date, if in fact the IMDB is correct in listing those final three episodes. I’m not sure why they wouldn’t just burn off the last three measly episodes, if they do in fact exist. Heck, run them in a marathon on Friday night or something. At least let the viewers have that closure we were promised. Eli Stone was a quality show with a unique voice and great heart. It deserves to end on the right note.
