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'Timeless' Canceled Again by NBC

Malcolm Barrett, Abigail Spencer and Matt Lanter attend the screening of NBC and Sony Pictures Television Series "Timeless" at the Smithsonian National Museum Of American History on March 9, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Television)

By Mike Dorstewitz | Friday, 22 June 2018 06:43 PM EDT

The sci-fi drama “Timeless” has been canceled by NBC after two seasons. This is the second time the network announced its cancellation, Entertainment Weekly reported Friday.

It did so a year ago, but gave in to pressure from fans asking that NBC give it a second season.

Eric Kripke, the show’s creator, tweeted that efforts to find another platform for the show have failed so far, but a two-hour movie at the conclusion of the current season may be in the running.

Gutted by this, guys, I know you are too. Behind the scenes, Sony has been trying hard to set it up elsewhere, but no luck so far. I think this 2 hour movie is our best shot. We're ready to make it if @nbc really wants it. Let 'em know how you feel. #clockblockers https://t.co/arNi9iS9GF
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) June 22, 2018

"Timeless" centers on a group of three time-travelers trying to prevent a baddie from re-writing U.S. history. They’re played by Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, and Malcolm Barrett.

Writer and co-creator Shawn Ryan posted his reaction on Twitter also.

1. This is a sad day for the writers, actors, crew and especially the viewers of Timeless. We are all extremely proud of what we made and know that it was more than just a show for so many of our fans. It became a passion and a cause for many of them. https://t.co/FPbySi7LXZ
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyanTV) June 22, 2018

2. We’re proud of the impact @NBCTImeless had on so many people - the students who embraced history as a result of our show, the people who were inspired by our stories of inclusion and acceptance. We saw your tweets and were inspired by you.
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyanTV) June 22, 2018

Ryan also indicated that he was all in on the idea of a two-hour movie.

3. If NBC is sincere in wanting a 2 hour movie to give much needed closure to our amazing @NBCTimeless fans, we are ready to make it. We don't want the journeys of Lucy, Wyatt, Rufus and the others to end yet. #ClockBlockers
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyanTV) June 22, 2018

The #ClockBlockers hashtag he finished with refers to the name series’ fans call themselves. And for the second time in a year, the ClockBlockers were heartbroken and disgusted at the network.

NOOOOOO, HOW CAN @NBC DO THIS TO US???? I’m devastated, why did they make us wait a whole moth to stab us in the back like this??? NBC is officially canceled. 😭😭😭 How could you? #SaveTimeless #SaveRufus @sony pic.twitter.com/UObhtufEmq
— Marivi 🇺🇸 (@TrendyCards) June 22, 2018

Please for the love of god please @hulu @amazon @netflix pick it up I beg of you!!!!! #RenewTimeless pic.twitter.com/nD5mz8N3JJ
— Mary McMillin-Koski (@missmary88) June 22, 2018

Disgusted at @NBC. They can save another network show but not one of the best show on tv. Not to mention didn't bother to promote #Timeless at all. #SaveTimeless @Sony
— Deidre (@Yankeefan2975) June 22, 2018