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‘The Cape’ is dead and gone

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And here is your proof. TVShowsOnDVD has managed to get their hands on this image of the DVD packaging for NBC’s failed series The Cape. Notice the branding: The Cape: The Complete Series. Typically networks release DVDs with the marking “The Complete First (or second or third) Season,” and as you can see that is not the case here. Nail, meet coffin. We all saw this coming, didn’t we? First the network decreased the show’s episode count by three, and then it refused to broadcast the series finale and put it online. I never want to even think about this show ever again. Yes, it was that bad.

[Via IGN]

‘The Cape’ finale to air online tonight at midnight

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If you’ve been following the recent adventures of The Cape, you should know that the network ultimately decided to break up what was supposed to be a two-hour finale on February 28 into two pieces. The first hour “Razor” aired on that date then Chuck took over the 10PM slot. Last week The Event returned from its three month hiatus and claimed The Cape‘s regular 9PM slot. With no room in the Peacock’s scheduling for the last hour of the show with dismal ratings, they’ve decided to stream it exclusively online with hopes that fans of the short-lived series will flock to the website and watch the conclusion there.

“Endgame,” the season (likely series) finale of The Cape will be uploaded to the official NBC site tonight at midnight and will live there probably until the network decides to shut down the page. Here’s a synopsis of the episode:

THE CAPE AND VINCE FARRADAY’S WORLDS COLLIDE AND HARD TRUTHS ARE REVEALED — Police Chief Marty Voyt (Dorian Missick) lands behind bars, in the hands of ARK Corporation, fearing he may receive the same fate as Vince (David Lyons). Attempting to learn more about Vince’s disappearance, Dana (Jennifer Ferrin) takes on Marty’s case, and the impervious ARK Corporation , only to discover secrets of betrayal. The Cape’s double identity becomes blurred when Max (Keith David) and the carnival of crime attempt to protect Dana, Marty and his family.

I’m trembling with anticipation. Not.

Update: It’s up! NBC / Hulu

[Via TVLine]

The Cape’s (likely) series finale will air online exclusively

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The adventures of Vince Faraday, his nemesis Peter Flemming, and Max Malini’s carnival of crime are coming to a close… online. Early last month NBC cut The Cape‘s episode count from 13 to 10 and decided more recently not to air the 10th and final episode of the season. The terribly rated superhero drama ran its ninth episode this past Monday “Razer” which was originally intended as a two-parter to close out the season; at the last minute NBC yanked the second hour from the schedule and placed a rerun of Chuck in that slot. Nothing against Chuck, but yeah, that’s how badly the Peacock wants this show off the air–they wouldn’t even let it whimper before killing it. So Cape fans (all five of you), the plan to release episode ten goes like this according to the official site:

Flash: The creators of The Cape are prepping an exclusive episode just for online fans! Keep watching this site in the days ahead to see a full-length special episode.

And that’s all we know. NBC has yet to officially cancel the show, but if they are so against airing one more episode to close things out for the season, I have much doubt we’ll be seeing Faraday and friends in the fall. When NBC announces the online-only air date for the finale you’ll know about it as soon as it makes itself known.

The Event will take over the Monday night 9PM slot starting next week (3/7). Curious to see how this one will perform after its lengthy and much needed hiatus.

[Via Deadline; TVSeriesFinale]

NBC decreases ‘The Cape’ episode count by three

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Things are not looking good for NBC’s new superhero drama The Cape.  On the heels of a series ratings low this week, today the Peacock decided to cut the season one episode count from 13 to 10.  All signs are pointing to cancellation, so I hope you’re not too invested in these characters already.  After the five episodes that aired thus far, I’ve stuck with it but news of the cut does not come as a surprise.  As easy as it might be to criticize the show’s cheesy dialogue, lack of top notch action sequences, and poor character development, what it all comes down to is ratings for the network.  Last night’s episode drew a meager 5.3 million viewers; that’s down 6% from the previous week.  The TV watching public doesn’t seem interested in it, and soon the network won’t be either.  According to Deadline, now that The Cape will bow out earlier than expected, fans of the serial sci-fi The Event can prepare for that show to make a return on March 7 in a two-hour block.

[Via Deadline]