Into the Fire

As time passes, I can't help but wonder why a television network would premiere a series without proper promotion, switch the viewing nights around to make it difficult for viewers to locate, and then after extremely well done debut episodes, cancel it. Yes, viewers were not numerous, but through no fault of their own. After all, it was a summer series, changed nights occasionally, and wasn't advertised heavily or often. Poor marketing.

Now new fans are discovering Reckless on Netflix and wondering why they missed it. They want more of it. Others keep asking if the network set it up to fail. And I'm asking what would be the point of that even though everything points to that very thing.  

I know those of you who never saw the series must be wondering why I keep harping on Reckless. Only one reason: it's been a long time since I've been this impressed with a series at every level of its production. Most of you know I rarely gush about many things. Yes, occasionally, there's a novel that I love, and I won't fail to say so. Reckless was exceptionally done. 

So, I ask, what was the point of not effectively promoting, switching viewing nights, and letting a very promising and well done series drop without renewing it for at least a second season? Why?

Father, you know the agendas of every human heart on this earth. Nothing is hidden from you. Help me to never attempt to hide anything from you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.