"I have to admit if we even get a 10 episode run for S3 I would be very happy. A full season would be awesome. I would be very happy knowing we get a S3 and that's it. Knowing in advance they can plan for an ending wrapping things up wiithin reason."

"Can I get an Amen?"

"the resistance never give up"

"Bottom line is, they gotta move TSCC to another night. But even on mondays i just dont understand how a show as good as TSCC isnt doing better. ive never met anyone thats seen it that said they didnt like it. so WTF????"

"I also met plenty of people who think Battlestar Galatica, American Idol, Family Guy, etc. is gay...personal opinions proves nothing, its all down to advertisement, media attentions, critcs' reactions, etc.

My opinion on why it does so badly? First of all, the stereotype about the Terminator franchise is just so strong that TSCC just can't shake it. When you put anything "Terminator" in something's name, people expect heavy brainless action. Thus, those that hate weekly heavy action with no brain will stay away from TSCC, while those that are expecting the exact same thing from TSCC will be extremely dissappointed by the lack of action while the complex plot will make their brain hurt. Adding Cameron as the friendly terminator actually reinforces this stereotype in a long way.

Second, this show has no media attention whatsoever...the reviews are good about the show, but all those reviews are second page news. There is almost no exposure for the show. Everytime when I bring up the show, people still didn't know it actually exists due to the stereotype I bring up from the first point.

Finally, TSCC is not a show designed for mass appeal IMO. It is extremely serialized, with time-travel plot concept that only Trekkies can fully understand, dialogues that speaks in codes and metaphors (if it wasn't for the fact that I actually read the bible, half of the dialogues will be gibberish for me). On top of that you add both the theme of family and the concept of Skynet Temporal War. All those stuffs are just too much for casual viewing...

Proof of my point: last time I watched TSCC with my friends, everyone was confused except me...I have to quote the bible, explaining concept of parrallel universe and Asimov's Three Laws, rewind the show at least twice before people's mind start clicking. After that we decided to watch The Simpsons because it is more easy to understand. "