CBS Gives Moonlight A Few More Episodes

By Kelly West: 2007-10-23 20:35:08

It looks like CBS isn’t ready to let Moonlight go. The network has decided that rather than canceling the suffering new series, which centers on a vampire private investigator on his quest to do some good in the world, they’re going to order four more scripts and see if the series can build a bigger audience.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moonlight is currently CBS’s lowest rated series. Even squeezing it between Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs on Friday nights at 9:00 PM doesn’t seem to be helping the ratings.

The Moonlight story focuses on Mick St. John (Alex O’Loughlin), a vampire who works as a private detective. Mick was vamped decades ago by his bride, Coraline (Shannyn Sossamon). She’s been in the show briefly in flashbacks and is presumed to be dead but since Sossamon is included as one of the four main cast members, there’s a good possibility that she’s alive (or technically, un-dead, since she’s a vampire) and will return at some point in the future if the show stays on the air. Mick looks out for all sorts of helpless people but no one more so than reporter Beth Turner (Sophia Myles). Beth knows what Mick is but also realizes he’s a non-threatening Vampire who doesn’t kill to feed and has proven to be a reliable source of information and protection.

Finally, there’s Josef, played by Jason Dohring (Veronica Mars). Josef is another vampire who is also a friend of Mick’s. Unlike Mick, Josef embraces his nature and from what little we’ve seen so far, spends most of his time feeding off hot chicks and being rich. Dohring’s character is as underutilized as Coraline is. While Moonlight is a watchable series, it would probably be a lot more entertaining of there were more of Josef and Coraline (if she really is alive) being badasses and a little less of Mick’s broodiness.

Based on the premise, many would try to compare Moonlight to the Buffy spin-off, Angel but the lack of Whedon-Noxon magic is one of many things that is keeping Moonlight from elevating to the greatness that was Angel. Moonlight isn’t quite a mystery show, nor is it totally a super-hero show. It’s pretty much a mixture of both but there isn’t enough of either genre to give the story enough of a boost to make it a must-watch series. It doesn’t help that Moonlight airs against NBC’s Friday Night Lights. So hopefully those next four scripts will bring a big enough spark to the series to generate a bigger audience.

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jessica
September 11, 2008 at 23:41

Moonlight was a great new adventurous romance. i havn't missed an episode. all my girlfriends are disappointed that this show may be cancelled. We all looked forward to new episodes on fridays. This is a hit show and it would be a huge disappointment if it were cancelled. CBS get it together this show is awsome!

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elaine
September 11, 2008 at 23:41

I love love love watching Moonlight!!! It is the best vampire show I've ever seen on tv. I cant' believe CBS would even think of cancelling. I think instead of terminating Moonlight and putting some other lame show, CBS should invest in advertising for Moonlight. DON'T CANCEL!!!

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Michael
July 2, 2008 at 00:10

Do not cancel it. The story is just in half, we really want to know how Mick and Beth will do in Season 2 as Talbot has got a stranger's call and name list of vampires in L.A.
p.s. I am from China

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Cami
May 23, 2008 at 10:43

DO NOT CANCEL MOONLIGHT. Please I Beg of you.... I LOVE THIS SHOW. As i was reading, there is suspense to this show and not showing more of coraline makes the show even more interesting. Being able to bring them back every so often through out the show makes it like an "OMG" she's back what now. BETH AND MICK? CORALINE AND MICK? you know what i mean. JOSEF makes this show interesting as well knowing when he comes its like ,,"MMMMM" wonder what he can do? things like this is what makes MOONLIGHT the BEST SHOW EVEN ON CBS..please do not cancel please please please.... give them a few more seasons not just episodes... i swear if i had the money i would keep it on air for those fans who love it because it would be wrong to take that away from the audience. It is like everything now is JUST business and not to please the audience. Please keep it a while longer and eventually it will grow to CBS's unexpected...EVERYONE WATCH MOONLIGHT.... !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Connie
May 22, 2008 at 17:37

What really is the deal with Moonlight. I read it is being cancelled and then now they are giving it a few mroe episodes? Please DO NOT cancel Moonlight. My heart was beating so fast when I read they were cancelling the show. I love this show and I Follow up with it Every Friday night right after Ghost Whisperer. Give moonlight what they deserve. Cancel anything else, BUT MOONLIGHT. I love this show. How can it be the lowesting rating on CBS. Unbelievable. My family and friends gather every night the show airs and watches it before doing anything else or goind anywhere else. PLEASE AGAIN KEEP MOONLIGHT. I look forward to buying the DVD when it releases.

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Gina
May 19, 2008 at 23:33

Please, please, please do not cancel this show!! i, as well as my whole family, even my mother-in-law, love this show to death!!! What can we do o keep it on??!!! Give it another season!!! We are tired of the reality crap!!

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Sarah
May 18, 2008 at 20:27

OMG !! please do not cancel the show!! it is my fave show EVER and even though i have watched buffy and angel (and i have buffy on DVD) i think it is WAY better than either of them! moonlight is a great show and i am constantly watching it. PLEASE have it for another season!!

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jeff gordon
May 16, 2008 at 22:03

This show is amazing with secrets, twists and turns. Great show for mystery, adventure, crimeshow people. PLus beth is wicked HOT!!!

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Sydney
May 15, 2008 at 00:11

I think that the show should not be canceled!
Mick St. John is very cute and I love the chem. between Beth and Mick!
Yes it could get very interesting to see more of Josef and Coraline because Josef can get very agressive and Coraline, Dont get me started! I think she is tow faced! She is a good and bad vamp! I think the show is based on Mick and Beth's relationship but then there is Coraline that has a lot to do with the past present and future! Coraline could come back at any time and ruin the whole Mick-Beth fling the show has going on!

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Tina Ilg
May 13, 2008 at 22:15

I am VERY VERY upset that moonlight has been cancelled. I feel like they did not give this show enough of a chance to make it. I will not be watching anything else on CBS ever again, unless it is moonlight. I love Mick St John!

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Carolyn
May 10, 2008 at 15:23

omg...i love moonlight sooooooo much! if they cancle it i'll dye....but then again, these days all the good shows are cancled early...but anyway, i've quite enjoyed the show (depsite the whole mick being able to go out in the sunlight without dying immediatly)...its been an adventure following Joseph, Mick, and Beth. I love Moonlight!!!!!!!!

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Alisa Reese
May 5, 2008 at 22:51

I have not missed a single episode of Moonlight. I can't describe it but this show is clever, sexy, and very addicting. My parents and I specifically sit down each night and watch it. Now I'm 17 and would do other things on Friday if I wanted to but I don't. I just want to sit down on my couch with popcorn and watch my new favorite show.
I was really bummed after Gilmore Girls ended but my world was happy again when I watched Moonlight. I have my mom to thank for that. She watched it and thought I would like it and recorded it for me and I literally can't get through the week without going back and rewatching the previous weeks episode at least once a day. CBS, please take the comments and cries of deperation seriously because the show can and will be a hit if you give it a chance.

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Kid2208
May 1, 2008 at 14:10

Moonlight is the greatest show, CBS would be stupid to dump it....I mean what would they fill their time slot up with, another stupid Celine Dion concert.....Please, Moonlight kicks major a$$!!!!!!

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Becki
May 1, 2008 at 14:10

I'm so sick of only seeing headlines about Moonlight when someone wants to talk about the possibility it being dumped by CBS. How about people talk about the fact that fans are donating blood to the Red Cross in order to promote/save the show so we get another season. In fact, CBS should be doing a little more advertising in general for the show, that might get more people watching. I never watched anything on CBS until Moonlight, and I never will again if CBS cancels it.

Please give it a chance...nothing is impossible

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betty robinson
April 25, 2008 at 22:34

I will cry bad if Moonlight is taken off I love it best show on TV so far. Why do they always take off the best on tv take something stupid off like tke off How I met your Mother or big band series and survivor. Please dont take off MOONLIGHT EVER

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Claire
April 12, 2008 at 11:17

I came across this by chance on Living TV recently and had missed the first few episodes (shame), there are a couple left to air. I am glad that there will be more. I am hooked on this programme, and hope their will be a dvd available later. Buffy and Angel didn't interest me. The main driving force captivating the audience is the chemistry between the two main characters (so beautifully done), who happen to be extremely good looking. Cannot understand how he didn't become 007. Hope he's lucky next time around. I really hope they make loads more episodes. I remember the fate of Americal Gothic, fantastic series, badly let down. Let's hope Moonlight stays on TV for longer.

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Pat
March 20, 2008 at 14:23

Loved Moonlight from the start! Chemistry betwee Mick & Beth is incredible! Never liked this genere until this show! New twist on an old plot! Better than reality shows and the same old drama's like FNL.

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Linda
February 9, 2008 at 15:19

I have been hooked on Moonlight from episode one. The chemistry between "Mick" and "Beth" is worth watching and it seems that story line will only get better and more involved if the show is allowed to continue. I personally would rather watch Moonlight instead of one of those boring "reality" shows like Big Brother or Survivor. I would rather watch the "Weather Channel" than either of those shows. Try switching Moonlight to another night or time slot. It is a show that should be given a fair chance to succeed. Thank you.

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Liz
January 31, 2008 at 22:50

Moonlight is the best new show we've had in a long while compared to those silly comedies and reality shows. This show has meaning, life, passion, compassion, you name it! It is unique and script is well-written. The cast is great and Alex is a charming and good actor. Please do not cancel this show as it will be a grave mistake!!! Thank you.

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big mama
January 30, 2008 at 15:40

The only show I watch on Friday is Moonlight.

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Livi
January 20, 2008 at 02:23

This show was under-advertised to the general public. I really hadn't heard much about it, and passing by it on the TV, I didn't notice it. but, a friend was watching it and I joined her. It amazed me. I don't generally care for this genre, but I really like it. there's room for depth and growth--yes, but I love the premise and realism that is somehow added to the vampiric mythology. I never got into Buffy or Angel--to fake, mystical, and frankly, too trashy for me. But I love Moonlight! Get people to try it. It's own merit will hold it up. Don't let CBS cancel this!

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michelle
January 1, 2008 at 19:31

i just love MOONLIGHT AND I KNOW THIS IS THE BEST SHOW I'VE EVER watched. so please put back the show so i can at least enjoy fridays........

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kucrisis
December 27, 2007 at 23:02

I love this show! Love anything well-crafted vampire story line! And Mick/Alex is hot!!

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kimd
December 24, 2007 at 11:58

do not cancel moonlight. this is the best show on tv. i count the days until friday and am so disappointed when a new episode is not being aired.
keep up the tension between beth and mick. cut down the transformation to vampire. keep mick sexy. he is more dangerous when he is the mortal version of a vampire rather than a campy transformation to a vampire.
and keep josef and coraline in the show.
all the characters are outstanding.

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magic
December 20, 2007 at 02:21

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE DONT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!!!!!

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