Networks Bringing SciFi Back Next Season

Scott Peters, creator of USA Network’s The 4400, is developing Found, a reincarnation drama for ABC, which is part of a new raft of SF series in the works for various networks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ABC is also developing Jumper and The 36th Man; all three series are from Touchstone TV.

CBS, meanwhile, is developing a supernatural drama from Joan of Arcadia creator Barbara Hall, about exorcists who investigate weird phenomena. NBC is developing a time-travel drama and is remaking The Bionic Woman, from Battlestar Galactica executive producer David Eick.

The networks seem undaunted by the failure of last season’s crop of SF shows, including CBS’ Threshold and ABC’s Invasion. Two of this season’s breakout hits are SF-themed: NBC’s Heroes and CBS’ Jericho.