10 Horror TV Shows That Deserved Another Season
Don't go into these shows expecting an ending!
There are plenty of scary as all hell things in the world of horror TV. You've got relentless monsters, creepy killers, paranormal activity, and plenty more. Still, all of those pale in comparison to the boot-quaking, gut-wrenching, heartbreaking word: cancelled!
Whenever you start an epic new series, you want to see it go on for as long as possible so you can get the most out of it. This is particularly true for scary shows, as a strong/successful horror series is quite rare to come by. Sadly, dreams like that often don't come true.
The sad fact of the matter is that TV is a business. As much as everyone would love to believe a good show can get by on its artistic merits alone, there are a crowd of producers and executives who think differently. If a series can't make decent profit, then it's destined for the chopping block.
That unfortunate fate befell all these horror shows, as although they had a lot to give, they were (like a slasher victim) cut off from life prematurely. If only they'd gotten one more season!
10. The Passage
Vampires! Everyone knows them, and everyone loves them. Even the worst of the blood-sucking creatures tend to be successful, with critically panned projects *cough* Twilight *cough* still making bank at the box office. That's what makes it so disappointing when a series about the beasties is cut short before it gets a chance to find its footing.
This series explored the fictional Project Noah, a secret government experiment that accidentally turned a collection of death row inmates into vampires - well-done guys. It followed a young girl (Amy) who got dragged into the experiment and the Federal Agent (Brad) who became her guardian.
It's safe to say The Passage was far from flawless, as the compelling premise was hindered by the relatively weak plot and unbalanced tone. Still, the series had promise, especially in the visuals and leading performances from Saniyya Sidney and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. There was a lot to love about it, and another season could have given it a chance to find itself. But sadly, it was cancelled after only one.
The show was based on a trilogy of books, meaning there was a wealth of material to be adapted. Still, at least that means you can find some closure if you liked this vampire thriller.