I bet they're serious about that, because it's exactly why they said "Deadwood" was cancelled. (They later came to an agreement with David Milch to create two additional shows -- two hours each, I think -- to be broadcast next season.

HBO needs some new hits, that's for sure. Several of the hit shows like "Sex and the City" and "Six Feet Under" are over, and "The Sopranos" is down to 8 more episodes. And newer series like "Deadwood", "Carnivale", and "Big Love" have been ratings duds.


>It sounded like an excuse, but I saw something where the HBO executives were complaining that it cost to much to produce an episode of the show.
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>>Just wondering if anyone else out there watched Carnivale, on HBO. It's one of the best shows I've ever seen: I can't figure out why they cancelled it!
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>>Both seasons are now available on DVD: it may also be available on HBO On Demand, which is where I watched it (except for the last 4 episodes). I'm starting over on DVD now: it's useful at times to be able to single-step through the frames. :-)
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>>It stars Clancy Brown (the Kurgan from Highlander), Nick Stahl, Adrienne Barbeau, Michael J. Anderson (the Man from Another Place), and various other recognizable people.