I'm a big fan of Buffy and Angel, and of course you know how I feel about Dark Shadows! Have to say I'm surprised there isn't a total overlap in the shows' fanbase - for those of you who haven't seen either of the 'Buffyverse' shows, give them a chance in syndication - they're really quite good, some of the best things that have ever been on television, IMO.
That being said, it's encouraging to hear from Kristin Veitch (of E! Online) that the WB suits think DS has "vast potential." But it's also frustrating to learn that so many Angel fans are blaming DS for their show's cancellation. I mean come on! Even if it is true that Angel is being cancelled to make room for new shows, of which DS might be one, ultimately it's the network execs who are to blame for cancelling the show, yes?
My big worry is that the overcaffeinated Angel fans will start some kind "boycott Dark Shadows" campaign that will ruin the show's chances, should it make it on the fall lineup. Maybe I'm being overly dramatic, but they're a pretty motivated (and persistent) group. Wish I knew what to do to encourage those folks to give DS a try. If the new show is anywhere near as fun and inventive as the original, it'd be right up their alley. Maybe it's time to send another nice email to Kristin...
