The Gates (TV series) explained

Composer:Robert Duncan
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13
Runtime:45 minutes
Network:ABC

The Gates is an American supernatural crime drama television series that aired on the ABC network from June 20, 2010, to September 19, 2010.[1] [2] The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings.

Plot

Nick Monahan and his family move from Chicago to a serene, upscale community called The Gates, where he has a job as the new chief of police. They soon realise that the community is unlike any other, consisting of mysterious neighbors who are not what they appear to be.[3] [4] [5]

Cast and characters

Development and production

In January 2009, The Gates was among numerous pilot scripts being considered by ABC for the 2009–2010 season.[6] It was not until October 2009 that ABC first announced development of the series, which is an international co-production for Fox Television Studios through their international paradigm.[7] A green-light for the 13 episode order was contingent on international financing for the project,[7] which makes the series more economically feasible as a summer replacement.[8]

Casting began in January 2010.[9] In early February, casting announcements included Frank Grillo in a lead role, as well as Luke Mably, Janina Gavankar, and Chandra West having joined the cast.[10] Late March 2010 castings included Marisol Nichols and Rhona Mitra in leading roles.[11] Victoria Platt, Skyler Samuels and newcomer Justin Miles were also cast in the project.[11] Paul Blackthorne will appear in a recurring role.[12]

Filming began in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 29, 2010, and was expected to continue until August 2010.[13] [14] Original reports by Variety suggested that the series might be filmed overseas,[15] with another outlet mentioning South America.[16] The show has featured music by a variety of artists, including indie folk songwriter Quinn Marston.[17] [18]

Cancellation

Soon after the first season finished airing there were rumors that the show would not be returning for a second season. These rumors were further fueled by cast member Grillo's tweets suggesting that his contract was not going to be renewed.[19] In October 2010 several of the show's stars confirmed that the show had indeed been canceled and that there would not be a second season.[20] [21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. ABC Announces 2010 Summer Schedule. April 7, 2010. ABC Television Network. April 26, 2010.
  2. Editor's Note on Airtime Changes for Scoundrels and The Gates (6/20). May 5, 2010. ABC Television Network.
  3. Web site: The Gates: Show Description . ABCmedianet . ABC Television Network . April 27, 2010 . November 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141105162229/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=002988&type=lead . dead .
  4. Web site: Development Update: Thursday, March 25 . March 25, 2010 . The Futon Critic . April 26, 2010.
  5. Web site: Development Update: Wednesday, February 10 . February 10, 2010 . The Futon Critic . April 26, 2010.
  6. Web site: Development Update:Wednesday, January 14. January 14, 2009. The Futon Critic. April 26, 2010.
  7. Web site: ABC gives series order to 'The Gates' . October 14, 2009 . Hibberd . James . Andreeva . Nellie . The Hollywood Reporter . April 27, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100111030955/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i76276580006fdf75b726d05a4a375ecf . January 11, 2010 .
  8. Web site: No summer break for ABC. Schneider. Michael. April 8, 2010. Variety. Reed Elsevier. https://archive.today/20130106010351/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017397.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2562. January 6, 2013. dead. April 26, 2010.
  9. Web site: ABC orders 'Scoundrels'. January 8, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. The Hollywood Reporter. December 4, 2010.
  10. Web site: 'Prison Break' actor joins ABC's 'Gates'. February 9, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. The Hollywood Reporter. December 4, 2010.
  11. Web site: Two CBS comedy pilots cast female leads. March 24, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. The Hollywood Reporter. December 4, 2010.
  12. Web site: Bruce Boxleitner, A.J. Buckley join Syfy pics. April 22, 2010. Hibberd. James. The Hollywood Reporter. April 26, 2010.
  13. Web site: Dozens of film, TV projects rolling -- or getting ready to -- in Louisiana. March 22, 2010. Scott. Mike. The Times-Picayune. April 26, 2010.
  14. Shreveport-Bossier Selected as Shooting Location for New Television Series "The Gates" from Fox Television Studios . March 2010. Shreveport-Bossier Film Assistance. https://web.archive.org/web/20090828002441/http://www.shreveport-bossierfilm.com/press-release_news.html. August 28, 2009. dead. April 26, 2010.
  15. Web site: ABC nears 'Gates' deal with Fox. Littleton. Cynthia. October 14, 2009. Variety. Reed Elsevier. https://web.archive.org/web/20091018065828/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009967.html?categoryid=1300&cs=1. October 18, 2009. dead. April 26, 2010.
  16. Web site: Development Update: Thursday, October 15. October 15, 2009. The Futon Critic. April 26, 2010.
  17. Web site: Quinn Marston in Ghost Whisperer . moogi.com . Cause for Alarm (Season 5, Episode 5) -- So High by Quinn Marston -- One Tree Hill -- The Gates -- Ghost Whisperer . 2011-07-06 . 2011-07-06 . 2012-03-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120319062345/http://www.moogi.com/artists/quinn-marston/9783/appearances/show40/ . dead .
  18. News: The Gates (ABC tv show) Repercussions: Season 1, Episode 5 . TV.com . "Electric One" by Quinn Marston (Andi researches succubus) ... Air Date -- Sunday July 25, 2010 . July 25, 2010 . 2011-06-16 . October 2, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101002230531/http://www.tv.com/the-gates/repercussions/episode/1347580/summary.html . dead .
  19. http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/news/a282332/abc-to-cancel-the-gates.html ABC to cancel 'The Gates'?
  20. http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/news/a282727/the-gates-stars-confirm-series-axe.html 'The Gates' stars confirm series axe
  21. http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/the-gates-cancelled-abc 'The Gates' is cancelled by ABC

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