End of the Journey for Journeyman?

Posted on November 30, 2007

The time travel series Journeyman may be coming to an end soon.

Kevin Falls, creator of NBC's time-traveling series Journeyman, told the Premium Hollywood Web site that it's possible the freshman show will end with Episode 12, the last one produced, given the show's low ratings and the ongoing writers' strike. "Episode 12 is the end of our order," Falls told the site. "And let's not kid ourselves. It's a long shot that we would get a back nine, given the strike and our questionable numbers." Falls referred to the additional nine episodes NBC would have to order to constitute a full season.
Falls added that Episode 12 is written in such a way that it could constitute an end to the series should it be canceled. "It wouldn't answer every question, but it would give you a lot to chew on," he said. "We would give you some answers, and we'd withhold others." Given the uncertainty about a second season, he said, "we didn't want to turn over every card. But I think people will find it satisfying, and it's really good."
In the upcoming 12th episode, Dan (Kevin McKidd) encounters another time traveler. "And you'll get some of the answers to what goes on," Falls said.

We've been watching the show all season. We really like Kevin McKidd, but the show has trouble with its mythology. We have no idea why he travels or how, nor does he. He doesn't have a guide -- his ex-fiancee is a traveler but she seems to know as little as he does. And we absolutely despise the character of Dan's brother, the annoyingly stupid busybody cop. He needs to be dropped down a black hole, pronto.

Journeyman airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.