Renew/Cancel Odds for TV Shows Still on the Bubble
We are now two months away from TV's upfronts, when the broadcast networks announce their schedules for next season—and, with them, the final fates of all of their current programs. At this point, ABC is alone among the major networks in announcing renewals for the bulk of its current slate, while NBC has renewed a handful of programs. Many shows on the other networks (and even a few on ABC and NBC) remain on the bubble.
To determine which of those shows look safe, and which are in danger of cancellation, we have surveyed a variety of experts. Below, browse the resulting renew/cancel odds for 40 scripted shows still on the bubble (listed in alphabetical order).
While an actual apocalypse won't necessarily end this British-American "event series"—some of its stars have hinted at the possibility of a second series—rapidly declining ratings should, at least in the States. After a strong start and decent reviews, viewership is now less than half of what it was for the premiere, making it the lowest-rated NBC show still on the bubble. Heroes Reborn was canceled earlier this year while posting far better numbers in the same time slot, so don't expect NBC to invite Apocalypse to return.
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