Netflix has decided to pass on continuing the canceled Fox sci-fi drama series ‘Terra Nova,’ Coming Soon is reporting. After the network announced it wouldn’t be moving forward with a second season for the show, the on-demand Internet streaming company started negotiations to air the sophomore season.

‘Terra Nova,’ which was shot in Queensland, Australia and was executive produced by Steven Spielberg, received mixed to positive praise from critics during its 11-episode debut season. However, the show only averaged 7.5 million viewers, and 2.6 million in the coveted 18-49 demographic. The finale, which aired on December 19, drew in 7.2 million viewers.

Jason O’Mara and Stephen Lang led the cast of ‘Terra Nova,’ which followed an ordinary family, the Shannons, as they journeyed back in time. They traveled to prehistoric Earth for an experiment to save mankind.

Written by: Karen Benardello

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By Karen Benardello

As a graduate of LIU Post with a B.F.A in Journalism, Print and Electronic, Karen Benardello serves as ShockYa's Senior Movies & Television Editor. Her duties include interviewing filmmakers and musicians, and scribing movie, television and music reviews and news articles. As a New York City-area based journalist, she's a member of the guilds, New York Film Critics Online and the Women Film Critics Circle.

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