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.
I totally agree with you. ABC has cancelled some of the best shows on air (e.g. Eli Stone, Dirty Sexy Money, Pushing Daisies.) Can’t stand the moronic “reality” junk that is taking their places.
At least give us the rest of Eli Stone!
You Are So Right ! They Always Cancel The Best Shows ANd Leave The Stupid Ones Left ! I Definetely Hope That This Isnt The Last Episode It was SO NOT! Closure I Mean C’mon 3 More Episodes Would Be Great *crosses fingers* Hope Its True ! Even 1 Episode To Get The Closur3e They Cant Finish A Show Like This Lol ! I Just Really Want Something To Happen With Eli And Maggie Please !
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well think all eli fans should not watch any other abc production until we get closure on this it is probably one of the best shows to come out in a long time and im very p****d off with the way it ended, why support a network who dont care what the fans want
I did another post on this:
http://tvnewsandreviews.today.com/category/primetime-tv/eli-stone-primetime-tv/
It seems they’ll be airing the remaining episodes sometime in the summer. So we’ll supposedly be getting them, but not for months. I think it’s a poor way to treat their viewers, but all networks are about the bottom line these days.