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).
Critics love this unique first-year musical dramedy, as do Golden Globe voters (who gave star Rachel Bloom an unexpected trophy in January) and CW head Mark Pedowitz. The only thing missing from the equation: viewers. Ex-Girlfriend is the CW's lowest-rated series this season, which means that network executives will need to be a little crazy to renew it. Viewership did tick upward after that Golden Globe win, though it has been trending downward again in recent weeks.
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