The question on every T:SCC fan’s mind is, “Will FOX renew the show for a second season?” After watching last night’s cliffhanger, all I can say is, “They damn better!” Over at his site, The TV Addict has a list of five very good reasons why FOX will have almost no choice but to renew the show for a second season. There’s actually only three good reasons, the final two are more like gags. Still, the first three reasons are pretty good reasons to believe FOX will pick Sarah Connor and brood up for a second season. See if you agree.

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1. Hasta La Visa Ratings
In the modern era of the internet, PVRs, DVRs and iTunes, ratings simply don’t mean nearly as much as they used to. As long at THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES continues to attract 7-10 million viewers a week, the show will remain on the air. As it essentially serves as a glorified commercial for where the serious money is now being made: Foreign sales and DVD Box sets.

2. It’s not just a show, it’s a brand
With the fourth film TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS already staking out a May 22, 2009 release date, FOX and Warner Bros aren’t about to cancel CONNOR and tarnish the luster of one of their most valuable and storied franchises. And don’t even get me started on the t-shirt sales!

3. Prepare for TERMINATOR 24/7
Come May 2009, get ready for an invasion of an entirely different nature as the combined marketing muscle of Warner Bros. and FOX hype up the season finale of the TV series alongside the launch of the fourth movie. Forget manipulative and brilliant robots. Watch in amazement as the real evil geniuses [Hollywood executives] use the television series to build audience awareness for a successful movie which in turn helps bring more viewers back to the small screen come Fall 2009.

I especially agree with numbers #2 and #3. With T4 on the horizon, they wouldn’t kill the show. As it picks up more fans, those will translate into butts in the seats for the movie. Imagine a constant reminder of the upcoming T4 movie.