With summer inching ever closer, the curtains are drawing on the 2024-25 TV season, and as our beloved broadcast shows make their farewells, the industry buzz is as palpable as the sweltering heat outside. For many, this is just the end of a season, but for others, it’s a dramatic exit, as the ruthless powers at ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC have chosen to give several fan-favorites the axe, leaving audiences gasping in shock.
So far, the grim tally stands at 14 shows canceled, with a staggering 50% of those heart-wrenching decisions made in the merry month of May. In just the first two weeks, fan favorites like The Equalizer, Found, The Irrational, Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, Rescue HI-Surf, and even Suits LA have been unceremoniously dumped, sparking a collective sigh of despair among devoted viewers. And with six other shows hanging precariously on the cancellation bubble, it feels like the grim reaper might be sharpening his scythe for a few more beloved series.
Among those in limbo as of May 16 are ABC’s Doctor Odyssey and NBC’s Grosse Pointe Garden Society, along with FOX’s Accused, Alert, The Cleaning Lady, and The Great North. Each day feels like a ticking clock, with anxious fans holding their breath, hoping for the green light rather than the dreaded farewell. Honestly, it feels like most of these shows could be facing their curtain call—just look at The Rookie: Feds. ABC led us down a garden path with all sorts of teases, only to yank the rug out from under us months later.
Now, while we’re clinging to optimism for Grosse Pointe Garden Society—there’s talk of a potential move to Peacock—FOX seems to have ice running through its veins when it comes to renewals. The show’s chances look bleaker than a foggy London morning, especially since The Great North has been left out in the cold while other animated comedies flourish. And unless something miraculous happens, it appears Accused might also be waving a sad goodbye.
The two hopefuls? The Cleaning Lady and Alert. Right now, The Cleaning Lady is stealing the spotlight as the favorite for renewal, but let’s not forget how cutthroat these decisions can be.
As we await the networks’ final verdicts, one thing’s for sure: May has been nothing short of a bloodbath for television enthusiasts, and it’s likely to get even more tumultuous before the dust settles. Stay tuned, darlings; it’s going to be quite the show!
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