Disney–ABC Domestic Television
Before its cancellation, Red Band Society had a lot going for it – a good looking, diverse cast and a Steven Spielberg fueled budget (take a listen to the tracks they were able to acquire). With a solid trailer and an interesting premise, I took a gamble and invested for the season. However, as the Fall season wore on, cancellation was imminent. And here's the thing it came down to Red Banders, with the premise such as it was, I was actually rooting for the kids to stay sick, to not get well, to not go home. I didn't feel comfortable cheering Emma's relapse and return. I didn't feel comfortable with the dread of Leo getting stronger. I didn't feel comfortable with the disappointment of Charlie finally leaving with his family. And I certainly didn't feel comfortable with the new patients they tried to wheel in at the end. No, thank you. And no, thank you to the karmically questionable act of wishing kids ill no matter how real they are not. It's time to set them free. It's time to cut off the red bands.