Why The Stephen King Series The Dead Zone Was Canceled
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor)
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The shocking cancellation of USA's long-running Stephen King thriller 'The Dead Zone' leaves insiders scratching their heads about the network's programming shake-up.
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- Insiders say the show's stellar ratings and passionate fanbase made the sudden axing a head-scratcher, with many pointing fingers at network politics behind the scenes.
- Sources claim the series' producer Paramount TV was locked in tough contract negotiations with USA, leading to the show's surprise demise despite its continued popularity.
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Stephen King, USA, Paramount TV, The Dead Zone