David Goyer, the writer of the American supernatural drama TV series “Constantine” on NBC, which got cancelled a few months ago after only one season, believes that the show was on the wrong channel.
Goyer is also one of the writers of the upcoming superhero movie based on DC comics, “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” “Constantine” is also a DC comic book adaptation, a movie of which was shown in 2005 starring Keanu Reeves.
The writer said that he loves “Constantine” and that he believes that the show’s undoing was having aired at NBC. He thinks that most fans and critics would also agree with his opinion. Most of the DC superhero TV series based on comics are being aired on The CW network including “Arrow,” “The Flash,” and the upcoming “Legends of Tomorrow.”
Goyer explained that “Constantine” actually showed major gains in time-shifted viewing. He added that the show almost doubled its numbers in DVR viewings, but NBC was not into counting those metrics. He believes that had the show been aired on a basic cable channel, instead of a network TV, the series could still be on and Season 2 would be happening very soon, notes Variety.
Jumping on the superhero bandwagon
The superhero genre has been big on the small screen following the success of shows like “Smallville” and “Arrow.”
In fact, The CW is looking to roll out DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow” early next year. Fox is also into the same genre with “Gotham” and reports have it that its sister network FX shall also be the home to two “X-Men” TV series soon.
Netflix and Marvel are also partnering on four shows including “Daredevil” and “Jessica Jones” and two others.
ABC has the “Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD” and “Marvel’s Agent Carter” which both revolve around the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
CBS is already preparing for the premiere of “Supergirl” next week, while Syfy network, the corporate sister of NBC, will soon be showing the Superman prequel TV series called “Krypton.”
There is just too many superhero or supernatural comic book adaptations on the small screens right now or in the near future which is why NBC’s cancellation of “Constantine” came off as quite ironic since it really went against the trend.
Good to be back as Constantine
Meanwhile, Matt Ryan, who plays the role of John Constantine in the short-lived TV series on NBC, had the opportunity to relive his character during episode 5 of the current fourth season the American superhero drama TV series “Arrow” on The CW.
John Constantine appeared on the episode titled “Haunted” which aired on November 4 as he was sought out by Oliver Queen a.k.a. the Green Arrow, played by Stephen Amell, to help in dealing with Sara Lance, played by Caity Lotz. Sara has become a danger to practically everyone after her magical resurrection in the Lazarus Pit turned her wild, unpredictable, and more deadly.
Matt Ryan still managed to squeeze his appearance on “Arrow” and don his usual trench coat, loose tie, slacks and button down shirt amid working on a Broadway project with Keira Knightley, Judith Light, and Gabriel Ebert, cites Theater Mania.
In an interview, Matt Ryan said that his character’s casting on “Arrow” was first announced at the San Diego ComicCon 2015 sometime in July and when his agent called him about it, they both decided to make it happen.
Matt said that he was excited to be the Hellblazer again even if it was not in his own TV series. He adds that John Constantine is such an iconic and amazing character and that he is so fun to play with. He went on to say that the Hellblazer is dark but funny and the character is great.