Reese left a series of tweets about Amazon not ordering the pilot to series, and made it clear he felt it was the fan reaction that led to the project being halted, saying it completely surprised him.
So does this confirm projects are worked on because an individual wants too?
I'm sure projects are started based on a variety of reasons. But you would think on a weekly series type project of this degree would be put through some kind of survey? I could be wrong.
Thinking further, I guess a lot of stuff on TV would not see light of day because 'audience' would not think it's a good idea.
Thinking even further, maybe that's why there is a lot of crap on TV. It's like the old adage... Let fling poop against the wall and see what sticks.