Post by Flash on Apr 17, 2008 11:37:37 GMT -5
Network flips on Underbelly 'flop'
Furious fans have forced a New Zealand TV network to reinstate Melbourne gangland drama Underbelly after it was dumped after only three episodes.
The 13-part series was dropped from TV3's lineup this week, with the network saying poor ratings had led to its demise.
But overwhelmed by feedback from outraged fans, TV3 said today it was "bowing to the pressure of angry fans" and would reinstate the show.
The viewer mutiny included readers of Fairfax Media website stuff.co.nz, who made more than 200 demands for the show's return in a forum the website.
TV3 will restart Underbelly where it left off, with the fourth of 13 episodes showing on Sunday at 9.30pm.
Furious fans have forced a New Zealand TV network to reinstate Melbourne gangland drama Underbelly after it was dumped after only three episodes.
The 13-part series was dropped from TV3's lineup this week, with the network saying poor ratings had led to its demise.
But overwhelmed by feedback from outraged fans, TV3 said today it was "bowing to the pressure of angry fans" and would reinstate the show.
The viewer mutiny included readers of Fairfax Media website stuff.co.nz, who made more than 200 demands for the show's return in a forum the website.
TV3 will restart Underbelly where it left off, with the fourth of 13 episodes showing on Sunday at 9.30pm.