NBC Quietly Cancels 11 Shows, Including One of Its Most-Watched Shows
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- NBC has canceled 11 shows recently, including crime drama The Hunting Party after two seasons and Law & Order: Organized Crime after five seasons, despite the latter being one of the network's most-watched series.
- Jeff Bader, NBCUniversal's President of Program Planning Strategy, indicated the network is seeking to improve its lineup by targeting time slots where they believe they can perform better, without criticizing the canceled shows.
- Other notable cancellations include medical drama Brilliant Minds (2 seasons), comedy Stumble (1 season), and long-running programs like Access Hollywood (30 years) and The Steve Wilkos Show (19 seasons).
- Christopher Meloni, who portrayed Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: Organized Crime, expressed gratitude to fans and reflected on his nearly 17 years playing the character following the show's cancellation.
- Fans have reacted emotionally to these cancellations, particularly hoping that The Hunting Party might continue on another platform despite NBC's decision.