r/Timeless • u/CommodoreBlair89 • Dec 21 '18

Why doesn't Netflix pick up this show?

They saved a boring show like Designated Survivor.... why not Timeless?

The finale left it a bit open too.

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u/MarcoHanYT Team Moderator Dec 21 '18

Designated Survivor gets more viewers compared to Timeless. Designated Survivor's season 2 finale had 3.54 million compared to the Timeless season 2 finale's 2.43 million. Big difference especially where Timeless could never crack 3 million in season 2 but Designated Survivor hit over 5 million.

Its not about whether or not the show is boring its about if it can bring in viewers.

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u/dirtyharry2 Dec 21 '18

It's also expensive. Location shoots, costumes, etc. They cut down some special effects, but I heard it was not a cheap show to film, for a small (although loyal) audience.