Deathwatch For Pushing Daisies

The television industry is abuzz with talk that ABC is on the verge of canceling its most unusual comedy, Pushing Daisies, after watching its ratings plummet over the course of the season – but nothing is confirmed yet and the show's irons might still get pulled out of the fire.

The network ordered 13 episodes for the innovatively bizarre series, about a pie-maker who uses his ability to bring people back from the dead for 60 seconds to help solve (very strange) crimes, and insiders expect ABC to decide not to pick up the show's back nine and complete the second season.

So far show creator Bryan Fuller is insisting no word has come yet, and he and the cast and crew are optimistic. ABC has lately been lenient with low-rated fan favorites, so it's still possible Daisies will continue.

Read my article for all the gory details and possibilities for Daisies' future.

There's no denying Daisies is doing poorly this year, both week to week, and compared to last year, despite some big-name guest stars and continuing strong performances from a very talented cast. Why do you think Daisies is in trouble?