I'm disappointed by the cancellation

I'd agree Amazon decided to pass on it for the reasons you state if they'd done it in a timely manner. Instead this stop-or-go has dragged on for an uncharacteristic amount of time. Based on what I read in the business sections I'd say it has more to do with Amazon trying to figure out just how - and how much - they really want to take on Netflix and other streaming platforms.

They've got quite a few plates spinning right now and tapping Chris Carter was a good move on the part of whoever makes those decisions at Amazon. Known success, experience with both TV and film, can fill multiple roles behind the camera, good instincts for casting actors. I think the pilot for The After was promising and shows always evolve from their pilot episodes. I think it more likely Amazon discovered it needed the money elsewhere and they were biting off more than they could chew. So far I certainly haven't heard they're committing to a different show with someone else.

The After looked like it would require a large, Lost-sized cast. That alone probably ultimately killed it for the bean counters. I appreciate the fact Carter didn't pull back on the reins cost-wise just to try to sell another show. He never has really.

This is a discussion board, not a praise board.

Unfortunately the pilot wasn't great. Badly acted and poorly written, it had an interesting premise though so it's kind of a shame it didn't get picked up.

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, Darling!

It looks more and more like CC walked away from it when he knew he was gonna get more X Files on the air.

Where does the aggression come from? Sniffing glue?

Yeah it was definitely flawed! But the story was too much like lots of others right now. The apocalypse thing is worn right out.

Just re-watched the pilot. Still liked it quite a bit. Logged in to IMDB to see why the series has been taking so long to produce. Cancelled? Disappointing. This had promise.

settle down

The pilots are no scam. Amazon just opens a process for a public which happens behind closed door and allows feedback. At the same time it should be clear that the audience is not necessarily capable of judging whether a good show is in the material, whether it is worth the cost and whether the chemistry between all parties involved is a good foundation to cooperate. When it comes to those points they have the ability to overrule the voting (which btw. is a classic Kickstarter problem: sometimes what initially was promised is the worse alternative; is it a deal breakers to do the right thing opposed to what was promised?). Which is the reason why they won't crash and burn.

That said, of course they should reveal that strategy and allow insight into the process, including giving reasons for not picking the show up. In the end they want to tap into the potential of the feedback, so even if it might cost them some effort, they should commit to that idea and offer some transparency.

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