Rumours have been going round that NETFLIX - the US online subscription service streaming movies & TV episodes over the Internet - are interested in picking up a cancelled TV show. Whether it is Lie To Me* or not, we do not know... Either way, let's MAKE them interested!!

Check out Mark's original thread about this at the official Lie To Me forums over at Fox.

Here are some ideas that people have come up with for fans to get in touch with Netflix HQ and more:

Ginny:

We should be concentrating our messages to the Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. He works out of the Beverly Hills office.  Emails are fine, but I think actual mail makes more of an impression:

Netflix.com
9300 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Why Contact Mr Sarandos?

Mr. Sarandos was instrumental in the acquisition of an original series, "House of Cards." In an interview, he indicated that Netflix was willing to take a chance on an untried series because the original "House of Cards" is very popular on Netflix, as are the works of David Fincher and Kevin Spacey. They are hoping to attract an audience of people who like original, dramatic shows.  In this case, Nielsen ratings, demographics and all the other sacred network cows don't mean squat. Netflix will use their tried and tried computer algorithim to suggest the series to viewers. In other words, they're not going to bear the cost of production or promotion. This is brand new broadcasting territory and I personally think it should have networks ****ing in their pants, pardon my asterisks.

Netflix has already tweeted about "Lie To Me" which makes me suspicious that they might be sniffing around a little; not committing to anything, just putting out the feelers.  It's all over the internet how disappointed fans are to lose to Lie To Me. Lie To Me is HUGELY popular on Netflix. Netflix also has an existing distribution agreement with Twentieth Television (the distribution arm of 20th Century Fox Television), all of which might make Lie To Me a very attractive acquisition for Netflix.

What do we have to lose?  Well, for one thing, our favorite show if we don't at least try to do something. Here's our suggested plan of attack:

• If you're not a Netflix subscriber, SUBSCRIBE.  In the states, streaming-only is $7.95 a month.
• Watch the **** out of Lie To Me, and most important, leave a rating and/or review. Currently, it's averaging 4.3/5 stars of of 786,255 ratings. Organize mass Netflix viewing parties/marathons, just make sure you stream it regularly.
• Email and write: Mention that you are a subscriber, that you subscribed because of Lie To Me streaming and ask, politely, if they would not consider producing additional seasons of Lie To Me for its supportive, loyal and passionate fanbase.
• > Non-US people: we can e-mail and write to Netflix about our interest as well, so they know that there is WORLDWIDE interest, not just US potential. There is a market for Netflix around the world - this would mean more paying members for them, i.e. DEFINITELY a GOOD thing for them! ~Sonia
• Consider watching as much content as you can that features any of the series leads. (Most of Tim Roth's oeuvre is available on disc only; but Kelli Williams, Mehki Phifer and Brendan Hines all have shows on instant streaming)

Ronna:

So what does it take to run a successful campaign? Here is what Michael Hinman, founder and site coordinator for Airlock Alpha, discovered over the years.

1. Luck. Lots and lots of luck. You can't really pin science to that. You have to be lucky that you have a sympathetic ear either with the network (like with CBS), or with someone willing to finance an alternative project (like with the European backers that funded the "Farscape" movie).

2. The sets must stay up! This is vitally important. If a studio strikes the sets, your chances of saving a show go from very slim, to very none.

3. Avoid in-house productions. Both "Farscape" and "Jericho" had more than just a fan campaign -- they were done by production companies outside the networks their shows were broadcast on. So the fans weren't in this alone, they had advocates with the production companies, who really have the ear of the decision-makers.

In better economies, in-house productions like "Caprica" could be saved using the argument of DVD sales, syndication or the like. But right now, that's not a safe bet, and won't likely get you anywhere.

4. Stay positive. If you were a studio head, and someone was trying to convince you to save a show, but in the process said some mean things about you, your work, or even your family ... how much would you be willing to listen?

5. Speak executive speak. That means, don't send letters explaining how much you love the show and watch it every night. Figure out why the show was cancelled. Look at what could've prevented it from being cancelled. Share those ideas with the executives.

And remember, this is showbusiness. They want numbers on how they will make money, so show them how.

6. Write real letters. This is something famous show campaign pioneer Bjo Trimble told me once. Don't sign online petitions. Don't write e-mails. Send letters. Write it on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, stick a stamp on it, and put it in the mailbox.

It's easy to write an e-mail or sign some online petition. But it takes real effort to send a letter, and if enough people do that, your bound to get noticed.

7. Keep the media in the loop, but don't overdo it. Make sure you have a list of all the major entertainment reporters (and even some of the smaller ones, like us) -- even if they haven't covered your efforts yet. Give them regular updates on major developments, but don't fill up their mailbox. Keep it quick and simple, and make sure they have a way to contact you if they become interested.

8. Just because it worked before, doesn't mean it will work again. The "Jericho" campaign made a lot of initial press -- especially from us -- because of its nuts campaign. The fans wanting to save "Caprica" had hoped for the same thing with its apples, but networks are getting smarter. They realize they don't have to accept everything that's sent to them, especially large quantities of objects they don't want.

9. Connect your project with a charitable cause. This is always the best way to ensure additional media coverage, while at the same time doing something nice for your fellow human beings. Too many times, people say, "Campaigning for a show? Isn't there more important things to campaign for?"

You can answer that by saying, "I am passionate about this show, but I am willing to use some of that energy to help other people, too," and do that.

It's good for your campaign, it's good for people, and it's good for your soul.

10. Remember the odds. The chances of your campaign succeeding are practically zero right from the start. Make sure you know that, and understand that going in. It will save you from a lot of disappointment down the road