Since 2011, Switched at Birth has been changing the face of television by bringing awareness about the deaf community to the mainstream. Its debut was ABC Family's highest rated to date. The show has received consistently high ratings throughout its course. However, it has been abruptly cancelled, and next year's season will be its last. We feel the show should be brought back, as it has only just begun to explore the main characters' lives as adults. This show is arguably the best that ABC Family (now Freeform) has ever produced, and the network would be doing itself a great disservice by ending it now.
Updates
April 7, 2016
The current level of engagement has provided the necessary leverage to initiate formal discussions with Freeform executives. I am now finalizing a comprehensive briefing document that outlines the case for continuing the series beyond the final season.
Reached 100 supporters
April 7, 2016
86 Comments
This is one of the most thought-provoking and genuine shows on television today. It is something that families can watch together and discuss over the dinner table. In a world that is so wrapped up in politics and social media, don't let a show that reminds us the importance of relationships slip away!!!!
This show has taught me so much about the deaf community and it is because of this show that I am learning sign language this show has shown me so much and I can't believe that they would cancel it...this show has way too much to give to the fans please don't cancel it.
Please don t stop the show ! It gives hope to all ASL people and you have good actors good scénario !!! I even learned ASL and I m greek living in Luxembourg so please !
Please bring thia show back.. it brings ASL into the mainstream! My niece is deaf and loves that there is something on TV that she can relate to.
This show is important to me as a Deaf individual. The show has impacted me in many ways that were connected to me growing up and still facing today. Keep the show airing to expose Deaf Awareness for all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing communities that are learning ASL or fluently in ASL!
Bring it back!
Can’t believe Freeform didn’t sign up for this show. Big mistake. Great show for people of all ages!
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Since 2011, Switched at Birth has been changing the face of television by bringing awareness about the deaf community to the mainstream. Its debut was ABC Family's highest rated to date. The show has received consistently high ratings throughout its course. However, it has been abruptly cancelled, and next year's season will be its last. We feel the show should be brought back, as it has only just begun to explore the main characters' lives as adults. This show is arguably the best that ABC Family (now Freeform) has ever produced, and the network would be doing itself a great disservice by ending it now.
Updates
April 7, 2016
The current level of engagement has provided the necessary leverage to initiate formal discussions with Freeform executives. I am now finalizing a comprehensive briefing document that outlines the case for continuing the series beyond the final season.
Reached 100 supporters
April 7, 2016
86 Comments
I absolutely love this show I've gotten all the people I know addicted to it I DVR it since work I am 40 I grew up with full house Cosby etc and this show the characters the storylines has me hooked I'll buy all the seasons this show teaches everyone and it appeals to old and young
This is one of the most thought-provoking and genuine shows on television today. It is something that families can watch together and discuss over the dinner table. In a world that is so wrapped up in politics and social media, don't let a show that reminds us the importance of relationships slip away!!!!
This show has taught me so much about the deaf community and it is because of this show that I am learning sign language this show has shown me so much and I can't believe that they would cancel it...this show has way too much to give to the fans please don't cancel it.
Please don t stop the show ! It gives hope to all ASL people and you have good actors good scénario !!! I even learned ASL and I m greek living in Luxembourg so please !
Please bring thia show back.. it brings ASL into the mainstream! My niece is deaf and loves that there is something on TV that she can relate to.
This show is important to me as a Deaf individual. The show has impacted me in many ways that were connected to me growing up and still facing today. Keep the show airing to expose Deaf Awareness for all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing communities that are learning ASL or fluently in ASL!
Bring it back!
Can’t believe Freeform didn’t sign up for this show. Big mistake. Great show for people of all ages!
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I absolutely love this show I've gotten all the people I know addicted to it I DVR it since work I am 40 I grew up with full house Cosby etc and this show the characters the storylines has me hooked I'll buy all the seasons this show teaches everyone and it appeals to old and young