Is Season 3 the last for GW?

KevinButler · 10-04-2007, 07:36 PM

If one follows the rules of a trilogy as set out by Randy in Scream 3 and compares them to what has happened in Season 3 thus far there is a possible correlation:

"But, here's the critical thing. If you find yourself dealing with an unexpected back-story, and a preponderance of exposition, then the sequel rules do not apply. Because you are not dealing with a sequel. You are dealing with the concluding chapter of a trilogy. That's right. It's a rarity in the horror field, but it does exist, and it is a force to be reckoned with. Because true trilogies are all about going back to the beginning and discovering something that wasn't true from the get-go. Godfather, Jedi, all revealed something that we thought was true that wasn't true. So if it is a trilogy you are dealing with, here are some super trilogy rules. One: you've got a killer who's gonna be superhuman. Stabbing him won't work. Shooting him won't work. Basically, in the third one, you've gotta cryogenically freeze his head, decapitate him, or blow him up. Number two: anyone, including the main character, can die. This means you, Sid. I'm sorry. It's the final chapter. It could be ****ing Reservoir Dogs by the time this thing is through. Number three: the past will come back to bite you in the ass. Whatever you think you know about the past, forget it. The past is not at rest! Any sins you think were committed in the past are about to break out and destroy you. (long pause) So in closing, let me say...good luck, godspeed, and for some of you, I'll see you soon. 'Cause the rules say some of you ain't gonna make it. I didn't. Not if you're watching this tape

Also, Randy mentions at another point in the film that trilogies are usually planned. If anyone mobilizes to storm TV for three seasons instead of just trying to make it through the first Love is that person!

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"I just really want them to watch for a third"

Jennifer Love Hewitt to Craig Ferguson on The Late, Late Show

LSV04 · 10-04-2007, 08:25 PM

I know saying this will probably be blasphemy on this board but i hope it is. I would rather see Love doing some serious movie work anyway, as much as I like seeing new stuff from her everyweek I'd rather have her do something better.

Avatar · 10-05-2007, 12:17 AM

I think Love is just happy having as much success with The Ghost Whisperer as she has had. Television is brutal these days so just getting past the first season was a big deal. But for any actor the important thing is quality over quantity. Even if The Ghost Whisperer folds after this season, she has still shown off her acting talents. So if nothing else she has hopefully opened doors to other opportunities.

**Trotter** · 10-05-2007, 11:47 AM

Let's enjoy the second episode of season 3 before we pull the plug on it....

I think Love, love's playing Melinda you can tell that by the way she talks about her role, I think it will be here for years to come.

But thank-you for sharing your thoughts.

SarahLove · 10-05-2007, 02:37 PM

I hope not, I'll really miss Jim.....

**andrew r** · 10-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Interesting idea. but there's one thing that was missed. Ratings. Though it's on a good network over there so they won't axe it (hopefully).

KevinButler · 10-05-2007, 04:05 PM

The ratings point is a good one Andrew, but there are precedents. Charlie Sheen replaced Michael J. Fox on Spin City... It could only be the conclusion of Melinda's chapter?

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"Number two: anyone, including the main character, can die. This means you, Sid. I'm sorry. It's the final chapter."

Randy in Scream 3

Taylor · 10-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Hard to say.

natiblue · 10-06-2007, 08:31 AM

let's hope not and let's enjoy the new season

Taylor · 10-06-2007, 10:13 AM

It is too early to tell if this is the last season. The ratings drop from 10.3 (million) down to 8.7 is of concern. If the ratings stay in that range there is some risk that this could be the last season. It will be interesting to see this weeks ratings to see if it was a one time thing or if fewer people are watching the show.

John Lennon · 10-06-2007, 11:40 AM

I would love to see more seasons of GW.. I would just let go of Melinda if Love is offered big feature films that will lead her to more films

**Trotter** · 10-06-2007, 12:03 PM

Love's movies have never got the respect they deserved.

Look at the way they treated If Only, I think she should stay with TV for a while and maybe make movies in her breaks like she did in her Party Of Five days.

angelbunny225 · 10-06-2007, 01:16 PM

I wudn't say GW isn't serious enough!:(
I really love GW and I hope we'll see some more season but let's just enjoy the third before saying: OMG THIS IS THE LAST ONE!

Paddy_Irish · 10-06-2007, 03:02 PM

Hard to tell really these days...

It's done well so far but the world of TV is soooo fickle these days...

"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch", "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" were all GREAT shows and lasted seasons, however "Tru Calling" was also great & that only lasted a mere 1 season & 8 episodes!!!! So you never know.. It's looking POSITIVE FOR NOW but it COULD all fall flat.. YOU NEVER KNOW!!! I hope though it lasts as long as "Sabrina" & "Buffy" though either that or it'll last like 5 seasons like "Alias" (another GREAT show with a ANOTHER GREAT Jennifer!!!) lol :D

Lambsilencer · 10-13-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Paddy_Irish

Hard to tell really these days...

... however "Tru Calling" was also great & that only lasted a mere 1 season & 8 episodes!!!!

Well, "Tru Calling" was on FOX, which is a cutthroat network in terms of cancellations. They are very impatient over there and sack new shows way too fast. But in terms of that show, it just didn't get the viewers it needed over one year. So they cancelled it. The business with renewing it and then shutting down production after 6 (not 8) episodes, that was just stupid.

CBS is a completely different network. They tend to give a show more time to develop an audience. Of course the drop in ratings is never a good thing. But this is just the first episode of the new season. Don't read too much into that. Lots of stuff will happen, shows get shuffled around or even cancelled. CBS will not make a decision until May. So let's just sit back and watch the new season. You can start worrying come spring if the ratings keep dropping.

Greets
Lambsilencer

Paddy_Irish · 10-13-2007, 08:51 PM

I wasn't worried!!! Just explaining that all shows are different & that people shouldn't be worried about this being the last season...

& I'm soooo sorry I made a mistake by like TWOS eps!!!!

10-04-2007, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
KevinButler Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 256 My Profile	Is Season 3 the last for GW? If one follows the rules of a trilogy as set out by Randy in Scream 3 and compares them to what has happened in Season 3 thus far there is a possible correlation: "But, here's the critical thing. If you find yourself dealing with an unexpected back-story, and a preponderance of exposition, then the sequel rules do not apply. Because you are not dealing with a sequel. You are dealing with the concluding chapter of a trilogy. That's right. It's a rarity in the horror field, but it does exist, and it is a force to be reckoned with. Because true trilogies are all about going back to the beginning and discovering something that wasn't true from the get-go. Godfather, Jedi, all revealed something that we thought was true that wasn't true. So if it is a trilogy you are dealing with, here are some super trilogy rules. One: you've got a killer who's gonna be superhuman. Stabbing him won't work. Shooting him won't work. Basically, in the third one, you've gotta cryogenically freeze his head, decapitate him, or blow him up. Number two: anyone, including the main character, can die. This means you, Sid. I'm sorry. It's the final chapter. It could be ***ing Reservoir Dogs by the time this thing is through. Number three: the past will come back to bite you in the ass. Whatever you think you know about the past, forget it. The past is not at rest! Any sins you think were committed in the past are about to break out and destroy you. (long pause) So in closing, let me say...good luck, godspeed, and for some of you, I'll see you soon. 'Cause the rules say some of you ain't gonna make it. I didn't. Not if you're watching this tape Also, Randy mentions at another point in the film that trilogies are usually planned. If anyone mobilizes to storm TV for three seasons instead of just trying to make it through the first Love is that person! ___________________________________________ "I just really want them to watch for a third" Jennifer Love Hewitt to Craig Ferguson on The Late, Late Show*

10-06-2007, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paddy_Irish Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 62 My Profile	RE: Hard to tell really these days... It's done well so far but the world of TV is soooo fickle these days... "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch", "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" were all GREAT shows and lasted seasons, however "Tru Calling" was also great & that only lasted a mere 1 season & 8 episodes!!!! So you never know.. It's looking POSITIVE FOR NOW but it COULD all fall flat.. YOU NEVER KNOW!!! I hope though it lasts as long as "Sabrina" & "Buffy" though either that or it'll last like 5 seasons like "Alias" (another GREAT show with a ANOTHER GREAT Jennifer!!!) lol :D

10-13-2007, 08:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paddy_Irish Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 62 My Profile	RE: I wasn't worried!!! Just explaining that all shows are different & that people shouldn't be worried about this being the last season... & I'm soooo sorry I made a mistake by like TWOS eps!!!!

10-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
LSV04 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 159 My Profile	I know saying this will probably be blasphemy on this board but i hope it is. I would rather see Love doing some serious movie work anyway, as much as I like seeing new stuff from her everyweek I'd rather have her do something better.

10-05-2007, 12:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Avatar The Sin City Taoist Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 40 My Profile	I think Love is just happy having as much success with The Ghost Whisperer as she has had. Television is brutal these days so just getting past the first season was a big deal. But for any actor the important thing is quality over quantity. Even if The Ghost Whisperer folds after this season, she has still shown off her acting talents. So if nothing else she has hopefully opened doors to other opportunities.

10-05-2007, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 42,028 My Profile	Let's enjoy the second episode of season 3 before we pull the plug on it.... I think Love, love's playing Melinda you can tell that by the way she talks about her role, I think it will be here for years to come. But thank-you for sharing your thoughts.

10-05-2007, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
SarahLove Sister Of JLH Nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 17,155 My Profile	I hope not, I'll really miss Jim.....

10-05-2007, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 43,148 My Profile	Interesting idea. but there's one thing that was missed. Ratings. Though it's on a good network over there so they won't axe it (hopefully).

10-05-2007, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
KevinButler Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 256 My Profile	The ratings point is a good one Andrew, but there are precedents. Charlie Sheen replaced Michael J. Fox on Spin City... It could only be the conclusion of Melinda's chapter? _________________________________ "Number two: anyone, including the main character, can die. This means you, Sid. I'm sorry. It's the final chapter." Randy in Scream 3

10-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Taylor Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 151 My Profile	Hard to say.

10-06-2007, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
natiblue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France Posts: 1,408 My Profile	let's hope not and let's enjoy the new season

10-06-2007, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Taylor Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 151 My Profile	It is too early to tell if this is the last season. The ratings drop from 10.3 (million) down to 8.7 is of concern. If the ratings stay in that range there is some risk that this could be the last season. It will be interesting to see this weeks ratings to see if it was a one time thing or if fewer people are watching the show.

10-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
John Lennon Lennon & Co Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,024 My Profile	I would love to see more seasons of GW.. I would just let go of Melinda if Love is offered big feature films that will lead her to more films

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10-06-2007, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 42,028 My Profile	Love's movies have never got the respect they deserved. Look at the way they treated If Only, I think she should stay with TV for a while and maybe make movies in her breaks like she did in her Party Of Five days.

10-06-2007, 01:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
angelbunny225 Do you think I'm nuts? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: in the middle of nowhere... Posts: 8,097 My Profile	I wudn't say GW isn't serious enough!:( I really love GW and I hope we'll see some more season but let's just enjoy the third before saying: OMG THIS IS THE LAST ONE!