How I Occasionally Get it Right

I'm nothing if not self-congratulatory. Remember when I pointed out my genius in predicting that 24 would not return for a 9th season? If no one else is going to pat me on the back, I have no problem giving my ownself mad props (I'm remarkably light on self-criticism, though. I leave that for you folks and the comments).

Haha, Frenchy! I'm back for more kudos to me! Back in March, I predicted that V would probably squeak through this season to return for a second season, even though it had an uphill slog due to some bad decisions on the part of ABC and it's genius scheduling personnel. Well, beloved readers, it seems like I lucked into a good call here. V will be back for another season, though it looks like we will have to wait until 2011 for new episodes after this season's run.

I know it's a little early, but I'm going to go ahead and predict that ABC will buy another 10-12 episodes of the show for 2011, but that will be the end of the show. It's viewership has steadily declined this year, but it managed to keep just enough buzz to survive. Unfortunately, while the writing started well and promised good quality, it has failed to deliver. The multiple plot lines have dragged on, the character motivation is on life support, and even the dialog written for Morena Baccarin, the creepy alien queen, has become pedestrian. With another long hiatus until the next season, the show will lose even more viewers, and I don't think ABC's marketing machine will be able to save it. Only spectacular writing could do that, and considering the show needed a writing bail-out this Spring but didn't get it ...?

If you are a V-lover, prepare yourself for a limited second season and then a curtain call. If a miracle happens and the show explodes into 2011 with gold-plated writing, I'll adjust my predictions. But don't hold your breath.

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Erica Durance, I love you.