The almighty johnsons season 1 episode 4

#THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 SERIES#

People are consuming their media in all kinds of new ways and ratings are still largely derived from 600 (yes, 600!) families with Nielsen black boxes in their houses.

So where does it leave us? New Zealand drama has been virtually gutted and we're left with the spectre of even more reality television.ДЄnd while the likes of The Block and X-Factor New Zealand are undoubtedly ratings winners for our television channels it can't just come down to ratings. Yet we in New Zealand are quick to bag things we don't like or understand. It seems short-sighted of TV3 to ignore those factors, especially with new avenues to deliver content. Not even Outrageous Fortune managed that. It took the spectacular work of Michelle Langstone, one of our top actors, and treated it with a lack of respect that left many, rightfully, furious at the decision.ДЄnd while the Almighty Johnsons may not be everyone's cup of tea, it has garnered a fan-base around the world which would be the envy of any other show.ДЇans in Canada and the United Kingdom love the Johnsons and are as gutted as we are that it's not coming back.ДЄnd bear in mind The Almighty Johnsons was the first New Zealand show to be bought for broadcast in the United States without being remade. This is the same TV3 that allowed a preview of the following week's show to totally destroy the drama and heartbreak of a cliffhanger ending. It's a pretty unsavoury way to end a fantastic show, but probably not suprising. The confusion came because TV3 hadn't wanted news of the future of the show in the media, even though it indicated it would cancel the show - and so Griffin, who also co-created Outrageous Fortune, was surprised to hear the confirmation in his pre-recorded interview. James Griffin, co-creator of the show, told the radio station 'To be totally honest, today is the first time I've heard anyone definitely say it's not coming back.'

#THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 SERIES#

TV3 programming boss Mark Caulton broke the news on Radio New Zealand National, apparently catching most of those involved in the show by surprise.Д¬aulton claimed South Pacific Pictures were told 'some weeks back' that a fourth series would not be commissioned. The news, of course, was delivered in that seemingly unique Kiwi way. UNCEREMONIOUS DISMISSAL: The Almighty Johnsons have been axed after three seasons.ДЄnd so The Almighty Johnsons has been officially cancelled and fans around the world are left to mourn the passing of another great television show.

The almighty johnsons season 1 episode 4