Continued Quote by Brent Spiner
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“That was a really interesting series [Threshold ] that I think would've been really great had it continued. I know Brannon Braga, who was running the show at the time, had a lot of really interesting ideas for what was going to happen the second, third, fourth, and fifth seasons, and they had it really planned out what was going to go on. But CBS just decided to pull the plug on it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Star Trek: Enterprise commentary, 2005
The speaker laments a cancelled series, believing its planned storyline held great potential that was cut short by network decisions.
In simple terms: A promising show was stopped early by the network.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that external forces can halt good ideas.
Themes
creativity
media
network decisions
unrealized potential
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- TV series development
- network negotiations
- fan expectations
- project cancellation
Key Concepts
TV production
story planning
executive control
Questions to Reflect On
- What could have been done to preserve the series?
- How do creators cope with abrupt cancellations?
A Different Perspective
Even well‑planned projects can be terminated by business choices.
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