Let me start with the official statement from executive vice president of programming Stephan Shelanski because I’m speechless right now.  “After careful consideration, we’ve decided not to continue on with subsequent seasons of Party Down and Gravity.  We’re grateful to everyone involved in the shows, and are proud to have had them on the channel.  Starz remains committed to aggressively expanding our original programming lineup.”

Damn you Starz!  I mean, give me a break!  Party Down is (grr) was one of the most original shows on television.  Sure it’s ratings were abysmal and its two biggest starts moved on to other network projects (Jane Lynch to Glee, Adam Scott to Parks & Rec) but you still could’ve made things work!  After only two season on the air Party Down garnered a decent following (who apparently watched episodes soley on the Internet via Netflix) and received rave reviews from critics.  Even a slight marketing push for season 2 (I saw posters everywhere for it) wasn’t enough to attract more eyeballs to the show’s Friday night 10PM timeslot.  I’m going to place this premature death alongside the ranks of Arrested Development; both shows were ahead of their time, too smart for television, and…damnit I’m angry.

[Via EW-AusielloFiles]