When you’re a faithful fan of a TV Show, there’s nothing worse than its fate being up in the air when renewal time comes. The Writer’s Strike has relegated many shows to “on the bubble” status like Fox’s “Prison Break.” But also riding that bubble is CBS’ awesome action-drama, “The Unit.”
Quite frankly, the strike might have been the only thing that Sergeant Major Jonas Blane (Dennis Haysbert) and the rest of The Unit couldn’t overcome. Season 3 only lasted a short 11 episodes before the strike took it off the air. The last episode aired in December and it certainly was not fitting of a Season finale (and not even close to a Series finale).
But CBS should renew The Unit for another few trips around the block. It’s had respectable ratings in its three seasons. If anything, The Unit has been consistent and the story has always delivered. It has had all the things you could ask for: character development, intelligent plots, wit, action and a moving story arch full of drama. And while the contrast between the male and female storylines (at war versus at home) might seem like a deliberate attempt to please both sexes, I’ve found that the wives have had their fair share of engaging storylines. Actually, the home front dynamic is what provides an additional richness beyond the action (the show wouldn’t be as good if it were just men on a mission).
Further, The Unit had some truly memorable moments during Season 3: the 2-Part season premiere (a continuation of the 2nd season’s explosive finale with the fellas on the run), Colonel Ryan and Tiffy getting caught by Hector and, of course, Hector’s untimely death.
Loading …It’s been an exhilarating run for show - watching the guys get into a dilemma and wiggle their way out by sheer intelligence, force or luck has been quite the adrenaline-pumping experience. But rendering this show cancelled before it can run its natural course would be nothing short of a tragedy.
I don’t doubt that CBS could run its brain-dead reality TV shows all week (Big Brother and Survivor) with superb ratings. Oh, and there’s only so many forensic shows that you can have in your lineup as well. A network’s portfolio should do more than just maximize dollar return, it should consider viewer experience as well.
The Unit is a true gem with great acting and writing and CBS should not just throw it the wayside. What do you think, should CBS “Fire Up” The Unit again or just let it slide?
UPDATE: The Unit has been renewed for Season 4 by CBS.
I LOVE THE SHOW!!!!!
The Unit was so great. Now we are going to have to be introduced to more sleeze. I couldn’t wait to catch up on the Unit, but if it continues to
drift away from their true op’s, and keeps drifting, I won’t be turning
it on. Please get back to the action, encouragement, character and apple
pie. Don’t start changing it, where my kid can’t watch it.
First off, I’m a 21 year Army Veteran. I’ve been a fan of the show for a long time. What I like most is that for the men, although Jonas is the leader, everyone contributes, everyone is professional. For the ladies, all are strong willed, and independent, but there are times when they have to look to each other for support. I know there are things about the Spec ops community that can’t be disclosed. But, the portrail is acurate enough.
I absolutely love the unit. There arent many tv shows like it and was wary when my younger brother turned me onto it. II’m a huge fan now and am looking forward to a season 4.
BRIN IT BACK BRING IT BACK BRING IT BACK
Best show on TV. Love the cast. Keep it going
The best show on TV. We watch religously, wish it could stay on for a few more yrs.(10yrs)Hated it when Hector died, but the show still has a great cast….
I was SO excited to hear the Unit is returning. This has got to be the best thing CBS has done…other than bring the show to us initially.
Thanks to CBS for making a smart decision. I speak for a lot of viewers when I say “Thank You.”
SOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How soon can we get this Season 4 started?
It was great to read this info and to know I wasn’t not the only one who was “worried” if The Unit would return!
SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS!
One of the best shows since X-Files!! Drama, Suspence, Adventure, Action, Character and UP-TO-DATE POLITICS!!!!
CBS must bring back The Unit.
As a second point, why is CBS so non-caring about giving its viewers information about their programming? That really sucks!!!!!!
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Best show ever. Thanks for not messing up a very good thing. As a U.S. Army vet, my heart swells with pride each time I watch. Great job.
I’d really like to watch new episodes. I love this show. It’s one of the best shows on TV. Does enyone know if they will bring it back??
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Bring the Unit back
Please bring this show back. It is one of the smartest, most well written shows out there today. It deserves a chance, and the fans who have supported it deserve to have their storylines resolved. Don’t leave us hanging this way. The world has enough of stupid ‘reality shows’.
Please bring back ‘The Unit’.
One of the best shows on TV. I have been frustrated in not finding contact info. for CBS in order to make my voice heard.
The best show on TV. It deserves to come back. Both the writing and acting are great. Come on CBS bring it back.
My husband and I were just talking about The Unit and wondering if it would ever return. WE HOPE IT DOES!!!