So after being put on hiatus by Fox, the news is now that Firefly has been cancelled. Despite the fact that they will still be running next week's new two-hour episode, which is actually the original pilot, it seems that the first shall be last, and Friday will be Firefly's last huzzah at Fox.

While things don't look good, there's still the possibility that UPN, WB, or one of a handful of cable stations (SciFi and FX come to mind) might make a bid to pick the series up. Nobody was saying it's a bad show, just that the ratings aren't up to the standards Fox has set for that time slot.

If you've watched the show and liked it, then I heartily recommend contributing to the letter-writing campaign targeting UPN and suggesting they be a suitor to take over the show.

While I don't think anyone is expecting verbosity on a postcard, here's my letter:

While so much new TV gravitates to the lowest (and widest) common denominator, Firefly represents a new calibre of show that has keen intelligence and great depth, while still remaining highly accessible and viscerally pleasurable to the larger audiences.

It saddens me that Fox has given the show such short shrift, but it is my hope that UPN will recognize this as an opportunity to add another jewel to its crown.

Please consider acquiring Firefly, the smartest and most promising new show of the last two years.

Sincerely, Kevin Fox, 29, San Francisco

Here's hoping...