'Watson' & 'DMV' Canceled By CBS, Series Finales Set
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- CBS has officially canceled two scripted series, Watson and DMV, ahead of its 2026-27 lineup announcement on April 15, with their finales airing May 3 and May 11 respectively.
- Both shows were among CBS’s lowest-rated series and had uncertain futures pending the performance of midseason dramas Marshals and CIA, both of which have been renewed quickly.
- CBS renewed 12 dramas for the next season, including all four freshmen and two new series, Cupertino and Einstein, while veteran comedy The Neighborhood is ending after eight seasons.
- CBS is optimistic about two comedy pilots, Eternally Yours and Tillbrooks, which are expected to fill the comedy void left by DMV and The Neighborhood, with Eternally Yours receiving an enthusiastic early response.
- Watson’s ratings declined after schedule shifts, and DMV’s multi-platform viewing dropped despite a strong initial premiere, contributing to their cancellations amid the network’s strategic lineup adjustments.
