#Wonderfalls wax lion series

A campaign spearheaded by fans (and an accompanying website) was launched, and several members of the cast and crew visited the site and encouraged the grassroots support. ĭespite its cancellation Wonderfalls developed a loyal fan base. A fifth episode was advertised but never aired. There was little notice or promotion of the time change, and FOX subsequently canceled the show after airing the fourth episode. The pilot episode, 'Wax Lion', received a higher Nielsen rating when it was repeated the Thursday after its premiere, and the show was moved from a Friday night time slot to Thursday. When it finally debuted in March 2004 on the FOX network, Wonderfalls received positive reviews from critics, but had trouble attracting viewers. Originally scheduled to debut in the fall of 2003, its premiere was delayed until early 2004. It was created by Bryan Fuller and Todd Holland and executive produced in partnership with Tim Minear.

#Wonderfalls wax lion series

The series was an American production, filmed in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario (standing in for Niagara Falls, New Yorkand environs), with several Canadian actors cast in lead roles (including the show’s star). TV Guide included the series in their 2013 list of 60 shows that were 'Cancelled Too Soon' Jaye is the reluctant participant in conversations with various animal figurines - a wax lion, brass monkey, stuffed bear, and mounted fish, among others - which direct her via oblique instructions to help people in need. The show centers on Jaye Tyler ( Caroline Dhavernas), a recent Brown University graduate with a philosophy degree, who holds a dead-end job as a sales clerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop.

Wonderfalls is a comedy-drama television series that was broadcast on the Fox television network in 2004.