Bad news for fans of prehistoric time-travel drama Terra Nova: negotiations between 20th Century Fox and Netflix to continue the show online appear to have fallen through.

20th Century Fox hasn't released the actors from the cancelled show yet, but there don't appear to be any other networks willing to share the high cost of the show's prehistoric sets and special effects.

Previous shows Netflix has rescued after cancellation, including the beloved comedy <em>Arrested Development, don't come close to Terra Nova's budget.

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Fox recently cancelled prehistoric time travel drama Terra Nova, despite a campaign by fans, but the show may get new life through Netflix.

Deadline reports that Netflix and production company 20th TV are in talks about continuing Terra Nova as a Netflix exclusive. A deal with Netflix would make sense, considering that the show had a much higher DVR viewership than its live ratings would suggest.

Netflix has already saved one Fox show, beloved comedy Arrested Development, but Terra Nova might be a taller order because of its huge effects budget. CGI dinosaurs don't come cheap.

20th TV has said it will try hard to find a new home for the show, so even if things don't work out with Netflix, another network may be interested.

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