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Crossing_Boston
Molly Willow of the Columbus Dispatch wrote about finales, ranking Crossing Jordan as the worst series finale...

Worst series finale: Crossing Jordan (NBC). The series ended with a plane crash, with the fates of characters unclear. If I’d been watching at all in the past two years, the development might have upset me more — but, after six years, the remaining fans deserved better.

I emailed her thanking her for publicly writing what the fans have been expressing to NBC all along...that we did deserve better and that it seemed like NBC had it in for CJ before the season even started...and she responded. Here's her email response:

While I usually wouldn’t agree that a network “had it in” for a series, in this case I somewhat agree. NBC treated it poorly from the start and clearly weren’t committed to making it work. Even more frustrating is that they must have known early on that it was on the cancellation block, so why not allow the writers to wrap up the stories? I am heartened to see today, however, that as a result of huge fan outrage, CBS is considering tying up the series with a 7 episode mini-season. That’s practically unheard of. Could it be that a network is finally understanding the price they pay for ticking off fans? Unfortunately this won’t translate to Crossing Jordan, but it’s still encouraging.

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Thanks for reading,

Molly

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cjfanatic
QUOTE (Crossing Boston @ Jun 6 2007, 07:04 PM) *
Molly Willow of the Columbus Dispatch wrote about finales, ranking Crossing Jordan as the worst series finale...

Worst series finale: Crossing Jordan (NBC). The series ended with a plane crash, with the fates of characters unclear. If I'd been watching at all in the past two years, the development might have upset me more — but, after six years, the remaining fans deserved better.

I emailed her thanking her for publicly writing what the fans have been expressing to NBC all along...that we did deserve better and that it seemed like NBC had it in for CJ before the season even started...and she responded. Here's her email response:

While I usually wouldn't agree that a network "had it in" for a series, in this case I somewhat agree. NBC treated it poorly from the start and clearly weren't committed to making it work. Even more frustrating is that they must have known early on that it was on the cancellation block, so why not allow the writers to wrap up the stories? I am heartened to see today, however, that as a result of huge fan outrage, CBS is considering tying up the series with a 7 episode mini-season. That's practically unheard of. Could it be that a network is finally understanding the price they pay for ticking off fans? Unfortunately this won't translate to Crossing Jordan, but it's still encouraging.

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Thanks for reading,

Molly



[color="#ff0000"]I am confused, does this mean that CBS is wrapping up Crossing Jordan or did I read wrong? I heard that CBS was thinking of wrapping up Jericho.
I am more convinced that CRASH was intended to be the series finale because why did Jordan admit her love for Woody, plus they were saved. If this was the season finale, they'd still be waiting to be rescued. Reality has finally settled that CJ is gone forever. At least we still have A & E. smile.gif

kateriter
This was nice to read. Too bad NBC isn't as devoted to their fans and CBS appears to be. Too Bad NBC isn't smart enough to get it figured out that it matters what we think.
Crossing_Boston
QUOTE (cjfanatic @ Jun 7 2007, 07:29 AM) *
[color="#ff0000"]I am confused, does this mean that CBS is wrapping up Crossing Jordan or did I read wrong? I heard that CBS was thinking of wrapping up Jericho.


CBS is wrapping up Jericho...

But Molly pointed out the nice thing CBS did for their viewers.
cjfanatic
QUOTE (Crossing Boston @ Jun 7 2007, 07:39 PM) *
CBS is wrapping up Jericho...

But Molly pointed out the nice thing CBS did for their viewers.


Thank you! That is what I thought it meant.
kris2131
QUOTE (kateriter @ Jun 7 2007, 09:40 AM) *
This was nice to read. Too bad NBC isn't as devoted to their fans and CBS appears to be. Too Bad NBC isn't smart enough to get it figured out that it matters what we think.


When I heard about CBS and Jericho, my thoughts went immediately to NBC and how they could care less if their fans sent thousands of pounds of anything in to them. They'd probably just take it home to their families and go on with their lives. Kudos to CBS for satisfying their fans.
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