As the year 2023 comes to a close, we need to reflect on the television programs that were cancelled this year. While certain cancellations were expected owing to low ratings or artistic disputes, others caught fans off guard. Here are some of the most prominent television shows which were cancelled in 2023:
1. Alaska Daily (ABC)
After only one season, the drama series about a discredited journalist who comes to Alaska to start over was cancelled. The show garnered negative feedback and its ratings were insufficient to justify a renewal.
2. East New York (CBS)
This police procedural program set in Brooklyn’s East New York was terminated after one season. The show was hailed for its diversity and participation, but it never found a large enough following.
3. 9-1-1: Lone Star (FOX)
After six seasons, the spin-off of the famous investigative program 9-1-1 was discontinued. Ratings for the show had been dropping in recent years, thus FOX opted for moving on to other ventures.
4. Gotham Knights (The CW)
After one season, the superhero drama centred around DC Comics superheroes was discontinued. In a crowded superhero scene, the program got negative feedback and struggled to acquire a following.
5. Dear Edward (Apple TV+)
This drama series, based on the same-name novel, was terminated after one season. The show garnered favorable reviews, but it did not draw an adequate number of viewers to justify a renewal.
6. Big Shot (Disney+)
After two seasons, this comedy-drama show about an earlier NBA coach who become a high college basketball coach was cancelled. On Disney+, the show garnered mediocre reviews and failed to acquire an audience.
7. The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Disney+)
After two seasons, this Disney+ version of the iconic 1992 film The Mighty Dasucks was canceled. The play garnered favorable responses and struggled to match the original film’s enchantment.
8. National Treasure: Edge of History (Disney+)
After one season, this Disney+ sequel to the National Treasure movies was discontinued. The show received mediocre reviews and did not develop a following on Disney+.
9. Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Disney+)
After two seasons, the Disney+ version of the 1980s clinical drama Doogie Howser, M.D. was canceled. On Disney+, the show garnered mediocre ratings and struggled to acquire an audience.
10. Blood & Treasure (Paramount+)
After two seasons, this action-adventure show about an antique expert and a criminal who work together to rescue lost valuables was cancelled. The show received mediocre reviews and did not develop a following on Paramount+.
11. One of Us Is Lying (Peacock)
After two seasons, this mystery-drama series inspired by the novel of the same name was terminated. On Peacock, the show received mediocre ratings and struggled to gain an audience.
12. Hunters (Prime Video)
After two seasons, this drama shows about a group of Jewish vigilant hunters who track out Nazis in 1970s NYC was cancelled. The show garnered favourable reviews, but it was also criticized for its extreme brutality and depiction of Nazi atrocities.
These cancellations are just a few instances of how the television landscape is evolving. The profusion of new shows has resulted from the advent of streaming services, making it increasingly difficult for any one show to stand out. Furthermore, because they are under pressure to create high-quality content that will attract and retain viewers, networks are becoming more choosy about the shows they greenlight.
As a consequence of these changes, we may anticipate more TV shows being cancelled in the coming years. However, this implies that there are more options to develop fresh and inventive shows. It’s an exciting time in television, and we can’t wait to see which fresh shows come out in the next years.
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