PEACOCK has canceled a highly anticipated sci-fi TV show that left fans completely devastated.
When NBC announced its original series lineup for Peacock in 2019, they revealed that a reboot of a fan-favorite series was in the works.
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However, it was revealed on Wednesday by Variety that the Battlestar Galactica revival is no longer happening.
The show was only in development and was never ordered for episodes.
The reboot was supposed to follow the events that took place in the series Battlestar Galactica, which aired for four seasons between 2004 and 2009.
It starred Katee Sackhoff, Edward James Olmos, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Mary McDonnell and Grace Park.
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Battlestar Galactica followed a few remaining humans after robot Cylons took over.
Galactica was searching for a mythical planet called Earth.
The show was an updated – and darker – version of the beloved 1970s series of the same name.
Sam Esmail was hired to produce the show and Derek Simonds was hired to write and produce.
However, Sam does not give up on his project and will sell the TV show to other outlets.
‘What a bummer’
After the news went viral on social media, fans were upset with NBC’s decision.
“Peacock has been terrible at programming lately! First Real Housewives of Miami and now this!” one wrote in X.
Another said: “I need to revisit this show. It was so good”.
“What a bummer. Such a good show,” echoed a third person.
A fourth commented: “I want more Battlestar Galactica!”
Battlestar Galactica Cast
The 2004 revival is based on the beloved 1970s show of the same name.
Here’s the cast of Battlestar Galactica
- Katee Sackhoff
- Edward James Olmos
- Tricia Helfer
- Jamie Bamber
- Maria McDonnell
- Grace Park
- James Callis
- michael hogan
- Kat Vernon
- Richard Hatch
- Tahmoh Penikett
- Alessandro Juliani
“I’m not sure if I should be sad or happy,” a fifth admitted.
This isn’t the first show NBC has axed in recent months.
CANCELLATION AFTER CANCELLATION
In May, it was revealed that NBC and Peacock pulled the plug on LA Fire & Rescue and Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge.
LA Fire & Rescue was a documentary series produced by Law & Order creator Dick Wolf.
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The unscripted docu-series followed first responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and aired from June to August 2023 for one season.
Meanwhile, Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge was a competition show that transformed beloved cars into realistic Hot Wheels vehicles.
The show aired for one season between May and August 2023.
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