At the TCA press tour, FX president John Landgraf touched on the recent announcement that Damages has been renewed by DirecTV for seasons four and five.
Based on Damage’s ratings, FX determined that they couldn’t fund production of new episodes themselves. The cable channel was open to sharing costs so the Sony studio actively looked for a partner. A deal was ultimately struck with DirecTV but the satellite TV provider wanted the show exclusively. As a result, the series is finished on FX.
Landgraf said, “DirecTV felt very strongly… they were willing to underwrite the show to a very substantial amount financially. They enabled it to move forward, that was a deal that Sony worked on very aggressively. But they wanted it exclusively so this was really the best and only way for Damages to move forward. So, we stepped aside as a network entity but we’re still involved as a production entity.”
I watched every season of “Damages” on FX and found it to be a top notch drama that I couldn’t wait to see each week. Since I don’t have Direct TV, I will not have the privilege of viewing it this season. I understand that they signed John Goodman this season which is amazing. Hopefully, the remaining seasons of “Damages” will go to DVD and I’ll be able to continue watching this outstanding show.
Of the 900,000 people who were watching Damages during season 3, how many were already subscribers to Direct TV : 300, 200, 100 thousand? I’ve got a feeling DT’s going to lose their butt on this one.
Maria, the show didn’t bite the dust, it flew the coop.
My husband and I will ABSOLUTELY watch Damages!! One of the best shows on TV. Much better than all the other “sitcoms” or weekly shows. Please inform us as to the date, time and station we will be able to receive this exciting program. Thank you, J. Ash
That really Sucks. I have nothing nice to say about this and mimic S Fox’ statements. Damages is the Best show on TV and I just hope Direct TV put out the seasons on DVD so we die hards can still see it.
This will be a test for my patience. I absolutely love Damages and now I must wait for the DVD. Having 2 more seasons is something to really look forward to. It would be nice if Timothy Olyphant returned as Wes again. I have been enjoying him on Justified.
I have gotten my husband hooked on both series. I wish FX promoted Damages. So many people never heard of the show.
What a shame… There are maybe a handful – if that- of TV shows that I actually look forward to and am willing to stop doing whatever it is I’m doing to watch. While I am pleased that Damages was found worthy enough to bankroll, I am upset that Direct TV will be the only place it will air. I do not subscribe to that service, and unfortunately do not plan on doing so any time soon, so I suppose this fan is out of luck. I do wonder, though, since it won’t be airing on regular networks, if the… Read more »
It’s just on the best satellite
Network. ;). Been
With them for over 4 years now and I couldnt
Be happier especially when they keep investing
Money into shows that are worth it!!
Its not cancelled just moved to another network.
Wow! another great show that bits the dust…., what is it with these people? Shows like Damages are wonderful, great actors, great shows, and of course as soon as this is said, there comes the cancellation. I guess they feel we Americans only like idiotic shows like