The Gates (TV series)

American TV series or program

The Gates is an American supernatural^[1] crime drama^[2] television series that aired on the ABC network from June 20, 2010, to September 19, 2010.^[3][4] The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings.

Plot

Nick Monahan and his family move from Chicago to a serene, upscale community called The Gates, where he has a job as the new chief of police. They soon realise that the community is unlike any other, consisting of mysterious neighbors who are not what they appear to be.^[1][5][6]

Cast and characters

• Frank Grillo as Nick Monohan, the Gates’ new chief of police
• Marisol Nichols as Sarah Monohan, his wife
• Travis Caldwell as Charlie Monohan, his son
• McKaley Miller as Dana Monohan, his daughter
• Luke Mably as Dylan Radcliff, a vampire
• Rhona Mitra as Claire Radcliff, a vampire and Dylan's wife
• Chandra West as Devon Buckley, a witch.
• Victoria Platt as Dr. Peg Mueller, Devon's nemesis, as well as a witch
• Skyler Samuels as Andie Bates, a succubus and both Charlie and Brett's love interest
• Colton Haynes as Brett Crezki, Andie's ex-boyfriend and a werewolf
• Justin Miles as Marcus Jordan, a deputy officer alongside Leigh Turner and Nick Monahan
• Janina Gavankar as Leigh Turner, a deputy officer alongside Marcus Jordan and Nick Monahan. Her species is unknown, presumed the "living dead" as her heart was ripped out by an ex-boyfriend.
• James Preston as Lukas Ford, a werewolf and leader of his own small pack of teenage werewolves

Development and production

In January 2009, The Gates was among numerous pilot scripts being considered by ABC for the 2009–2010 season.^[7] It was not until October 2009 that ABC first announced development of the series, which is an international co-production for Fox Television Studios through their international paradigm.^[2] A green-light for the 13 episode order was contingent on international financing for the project,^[2] which makes the series more economically feasible as a summer replacement.^[8]

Casting began in January 2010.^[9] In early February, casting announcements included Frank Grillo in a lead role, as well as Luke Mably, Janina Gavankar, and Chandra West having joined the cast.^[10] Late March 2010 castings included Marisol Nichols and Rhona Mitra in leading roles.^[11] Victoria Platt, Skyler Samuels and newcomer Justin Miles were also cast in the project.^[11] Paul Blackthorne will appear in a recurring role.^[12]

Filming began in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 29, 2010, and was expected to continue until August 2010.^[13][14] Original reports by Variety suggested that the series might be filmed overseas,^[15] with another outlet mentioning South America.^[16] The show has featured music by a variety of artists, including indie folk songwriter Quinn Marston.^[17][18]

Cancellation

Soon after the first season finished airing there were rumors that the show would not be returning for a second season. These rumors were further fueled by cast member Grillo's tweets suggesting that his contract was not going to be renewed.^[19] In October 2010 several of the show's stars confirmed that the show had indeed been canceled and that there would not be a second season.^[20][21]

Episodes

U.S. Nielsen ratings

See also

• List of vampire television series
• Werewolf fiction

References

1. "The Gates: Show Description". ABCmedianet. ABC Television Network. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
2. Hibberd, James; Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2009). "ABC gives series order to 'The Gates'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 11, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
3. "ABC Announces 2010 Summer Schedule" (Press release). ABC Television Network. April 7, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
4. "Editor's Note on Airtime Changes for Scoundrels and The Gates (6/20)" (Press release). ABC Television Network. May 5, 2010.
5. "Development Update: Thursday, March 25". The Futon Critic. March 25, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
6. "Development Update: Wednesday, February 10". The Futon Critic. February 10, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
7. "Development Update:Wednesday, January 14". The Futon Critic. January 14, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
8. Schneider, Michael (April 8, 2010). "No summer break for ABC". Variety. Reed Elsevier. Archived from the original on January 6, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
9. Andreeva, Nellie (January 8, 2010). "ABC orders 'Scoundrels'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
10. Andreeva, Nellie (February 9, 2010). "'Prison Break' actor joins ABC's 'Gates'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
11. Andreeva, Nellie (March 24, 2010). "Two CBS comedy pilots cast female leads". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
12. Hibberd, James (April 22, 2010). "Bruce Boxleitner, A.J. Buckley join Syfy pics". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
13. Scott, Mike (March 22, 2010). "Dozens of film, TV projects rolling -- or getting ready to -- in Louisiana". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
14. "Shreveport-Bossier Selected as Shooting Location for New Television Series "The Gates" from Fox Television Studios" (Press release). Shreveport-Bossier Film Assistance. March 2010. Archived from the original on August 28, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
15. Littleton, Cynthia (October 14, 2009). "ABC nears 'Gates' deal with Fox". Variety. Reed Elsevier. Archived from the original on October 18, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
16. "Development Update: Thursday, October 15". The Futon Critic. October 15, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
17. "Quinn Marston in Ghost Whisperer". moogi.com. 2011-07-06. Archived from the original on 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2011-07-06. Cause for Alarm (Season 5, Episode 5) -- So High by Quinn Marston -- One Tree Hill -- The Gates -- Ghost Whisperer
18. "The Gates (ABC tv show) Repercussions: Season 1, Episode 5". TV.com. July 25, 2010. Archived from the original on October 2, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-16. "Electric One" by Quinn Marston (Andi researches succubus) ... Air Date -- Sunday July 25, 2010
19. ABC to cancel 'The Gates'? By Morgan Jeffery - Digital Spy, Friday, October 15, 2010, 8:22am EDT
20. 'The Gates' stars confirm series axe By Morgan Jeffery - Digital Spy, Monday, October 18, 2010, 10:02am EDT
21. 'The Gates' is cancelled by ABC - UnrealityShout
22. Gorman, Bill (21 June 2010). "TV Ratings Sunday: US Open Tops Leaderboard; Scoundrels, The Gates Out Of Bounds". TV By The Numbers. Archived from the original on 28 June 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
23. Gorman, Bill (July 12, 2010). "TV Ratings Sunday: Big Brother On Top, Scoundrels Keeps Falling". TVbytheNumbers. Archived from the original on July 15, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
24. Seidman, Robert (July 19, 2010). "TV Ratings: FOX Repeats & Big Brother Lead Night; Scoundrels & The Gates Finish Last". TVbytheNumbers. Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
25. Seidman, Robert (July 26, 2010). "TV Ratings: 'Family Guy' Leads FOX; Big Brother Bigger; Scoundrels Shrinking Away". TVbytheNumbers. Archived from the original on July 30, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
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27. Seidman, Robert (August 9, 2010). "TV Ratings: 'Bengals vs. Cowboys' T.O./Romo Trumps All; 'Scoundrels' Up ; 'The Gates' Down". TVbytheNumbers. Archived from the original on August 16, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
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External links

• The Gates at IMDb