Andromeda in Australia
laraqq, channel 10 had the rights to screen the show, but have decided against it. they currently feel that sci fi is not a lucrative genre – an attitude that appears to be replicated around the world at the moment. the usual proceedure is that the networks get first option of screening new series, whether they do or not is another question. If they chose to exercise their right/option, cable has to wait until the networks complete their first run. if the show begins on cable, that is an indication that it has decided against showing the series, and will be repeated continually there (usually). to illustrate the situation in reverse. for me – the best show ever made is homicide:life on the street. channel 7 has the rights to the final season, and I keep ringing them to ask when its going to be on. ‘soon’ has been the reply for the last three years. foxtel wants to be able screen it, but can’t until 7 lets go of its ‘option’.