SG-gone

[sigma7]

Sci Fi Channel is grounding "Stargate SG-1," the longest-running science-fiction series on U.S. television to date.

The cable network has decided not to order additional episodes beyond the show's current 10th season, but it has picked up a fourth season of its more-popular spinoff, "Stargate Atlantis."

Never watched the show myself. But as long as it has an energized fanbase and decent ratings, I'm not sure why this is happening. I realize the franchise continues in SGA, but I suspect the show's costs have more to do with it....

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[dvandom.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Sci-Fi Channel has a history of canning expensive shows even when they're doing well. Farscape was canned with no notice when it was their #2 show, because of costs. Crappy horror movies and pro wrestling are apparently cheaper on a per viewer basis.