Hey friends! With the economy at an all time low all across the world, the effect can also be seen on the entertainment industry. In the past few weeks we have seen many shows being cancelled or the artists being laid off just because their budgets were beyond reach. And now our favorite show Life on Mars is set to face a similar fate. Well, recently 20th Century Fox Television, asked producers to trim the show’ budget. But thankfully it entrusted the show with the responsibility of cutting down the production budget by 2%. Unlike other networks, it did not cancel the show or fired some of the cast members which would have anyways ruined the show. Now at least the show’s creators can choose the areas where they can cut down on expenses. A spokesperson of the Fox Network has reportedly said that these are really challenging economic times and since everyone is aware of the decrease in revenues, these steps are necessary to protect the entertainment business. Well, I really agree with the guy, its better to make some compromises rather than lose some good quality television.

It is yet to be determined how deeply the budget cuts will affect Life on Mars. I personally feel that we will get to see less of location shooting, axing a guest star here and there, and possibly even considering a clip episode. The trimmed cost accounts to nearly half the cost of a single episode in a standard 22-episode season. But I think that location shooting and guest stars are simply add-ons that can boost a good series. However, if a series is really bad, I mean if it is not well written or directed then even these things can’t save it. But thankfully, Life on Mars series is a well written and well created series that can survive on its own without the support of such trivial effects. And I think we can compromise a little to keep our most loved series on air. So guys, if you don’t find the locales as interesting, just remember that you are watching a good show not a beautiful locale.