If you were hoping for resolution to Ascension's cliffhanger, prepare to be disappointed. Syfy has decided it will not move forward with a full series.

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“We were very happy with Ascension as an event series, but with so much high profile development in the works, we have decided not to pursue a full series,” said Syfy executives in a statement to Deadline Ascension, advertised as a classic space opera, premiered on Syfy last year bringing in 1.8 million viewers. As the network did with Battlestar Galactica before it, Syfy hoped to turn the miniseries into a regular series.Inspired by the real-life Project Orion, the series was set on a spaceship that was supposed to assure humanity's survival. After a murder is discovered, the ship's true mission is exposed. We thought the miniseries was great , giving it an 8.0 for unexpected twists and a fun retro vibe.Actor Gil Bellows, who played Harris Enzmann, tweeted his disappointment, saying "#WeNeedAnotherHome"There's currently no word on whether the series is actually being shopped around for a new network.

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