Looks like “Utopia” is not so utopian.
Yes, folks, the first casualty of the fall TV season may be upon us. Fox has pulled “Utopia” from its Tuesday night slot. It will now only be on Fridays.
I had “Utopia” on my hate list of fall shows, mainly because its plot mimicked CBS’ “Kid Nation” (and we all know what happened to THAT show).
This is not a good time to be a Fox TV show, as the network has been in somewhat of a downward spiral ratings-wise. It can no longer rely on the former juggernaut “American Idol.” Even the New York Times highlighted this vulnerability by singling out its fledgling ratings this season.
What’s next on the chopping block? It could be another Fox show, given its decline. But if I had to pick one, I’m going with CBS’ “Manhattan Love Story,” which has to be the most insultingly bad show of the season.