NBC Revives 'Timeless' Again For Two-Part Series Finale
Third time's the (final) charm for "Timeless."
Last month, NBC canceled the time-traveling drama for the second time in two seasons but now, it's bringing the show back (again) for a two-part series finale to air during the holidays. Stars Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, and Goran Višnjić are all on board.
“While we wish we could’ve made another dozen seasons of Timeless, this is the next best thing,” creators Shawn Ryan and Eric Kripke said in a statement.
“We’re thrilled to take the Lifeboat out for one last spin and bring closure to our story. The studio, network, cast, and crew are all doing this for one reason only: the fans. Because they deserve it. Because the fans made this happen and we thank them for their passion, support, and helicopters. So? You guys want to get Rufus back or what?”
With this special series finale, "Timeless" fans will get some closure on the huge Season 2 cliffhanger that saw future versions of Lucy and Wyatt arrive at the bunker to save their dead colleague Rufus.
It was passionate fan support after NBC first canceled the show in May 2017 that persuaded the network to change its mind just days later and bring it back for a second season. Season 2 premiered in March in a new Sunday night time slot and posted only modest ratings.
And since "Timeless" is produced out of house by Sony at a time when most networks are turning to in-house productions (see: the bloodbath at Fox), it was likely considered too expensive to keep on air. No other outlets, including deep-pocketed Netflix, stepped forward to save the show.