End of the Journey for Journeyman?

Kevin Falls, creator of NBC's time-traveling series Journeyman, told the Premium Hollywood Web site that it's possible the freshman show will end with Episode 12, the last one produced, given the show's low ratings and the ongoing writers' strike. "Episode 12 is the end of our order," Falls told the site. "And let's not kid ourselves. It's a long shot that we would get a back nine, given the strike and our questionable numbers." Falls referred to the additional nine episodes NBC would have to order to constitute a full season.

Falls added that Episode 12 is written in such a way that it could constitute an end to the series should it be canceled. "It wouldn't answer every question, but it would give you a lot to chew on," he said. "We would give you some answers, and we'd withhold others." Given the uncertainty about a second season, he said, "we didn't want to turn over every card. But I think people will find it satisfying, and it's really good."

In the upcoming 12th episode, Dan (Kevin McKidd) encounters another time traveler. "And you'll get some of the answers to what goes on," Falls said.