That is an unprecedented time within the leisure trade and past. As a result of coronavirus pandemic, broadcast networks, which usually announce their new sequence pickups and fall TV schedules in New York Metropolis in early Could, are discovering new approaches to Upfronts season. NBC kicked issues off on Could 11 with an replace to advertisers, and whereas it has but to announce its full schedule for the brand new season, we already know loads of the reveals that may finally be a part of its 2020-2021 lineup.
A superb portion of NBC’s schedule has already been stuffed out due to advance renewals. This Is Us, which simply aired its fourth season, was renewed through Season 6 final spring, whereas New Amsterdam, the One Chicago suite, and Law & Order: SVU each got three-season pickups earlier this yr. The Blacklist and Brooklyn Nine-Nine additionally scored early renewals.
As for brand spanking new reveals, get excited for a spin-off of Regulation & Order: SVU starring Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler. And the community has already picked up some thrilling new comedies straight to sequence, together withYoung Rock, based mostly on the childhood of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and new Ted Danson-led comedy Mr. Mayor, co-created by Tina Fey. Plus, the community could have Kenan Thompson‘s The Kenan Show, which was first introduced final yr.
NBC’s new season could possibly be affected by the 2020 Olympics being pushed to 2021. Not solely will the community miss the massive enhance in income and scores it will get from the occasion, however the transfer might alter its scheduling window, relying on when the Video games formally happen. With productions internationally nonetheless shut down till additional discover, that is what we all know up to now about NBC’s 2020-21 TV season. Examine again as extra data turns into accessible.
Discover out extra about what’s coming to NBC throughout the 2020-2021 season under. Additionally, you’ll want to try what we all know concerning the fall TV lineup from Fox and The CW.
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NEW SHOWS
Dramas
Untitled Elliot Stabler Spin-Off
Christopher Meloni will reprise his position as beloved Regulation & Order: Particular Victims Unit character Elliot Stabler in a brand new Dick Wolf sequence. The present will deal with the NYPD’s organized crime unit, which is led by Stabler.
Comedies
Mr. Mayor
Logline:
Initially conceived as a 30 Rock spin-off, the brand new sequence revolves round a rich businessman (The Good Place star Ted Danson) who runs for mayor of Los Angeles for all of the unsuitable causes. As soon as he wins, he has to determine what he stands for, achieve the respect of his employees, and join along with his teenage daughter, all whereas humanely controlling the coyote inhabitants.
The Kenan Show
Logline:
Saturday Night Live mainstay Kenan Thompson stars as a newly widowed dad who is decided to be every little thing for his youngsters whereas begrudgingly letting his persistent father-in-law (Andy Garcia) grow to be extra concerned of their lives.
Young Rock
Logline:
A comedy sequence based mostly on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s youth. The wrestler-turned-action star will seem in each episode, bookending flashbacks to early factors in his life rising up in Hawaii earlier than he made it massive.
NEWS
Noice! Brooklyn Nine-Nine Is Renewed for Season 8 at NBC
Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. All Renewed For Three More Seasons at NBC
NBC Renews Law & Order: SVU for Three More Seasons
Days Of Our Lives Isn’t Canceled After All
Christopher Meloni Will Star as Elliot Stabler in Law & Order: SVU Spin-Off
New Amsterdam Renewed for Three More Seasons at NBC
The Blacklist Renewed for Season 8 at NBC
This Is Us Renewed Through Season 6
NBC Picks Up Young Rock from Dwayne Johnson Straight to Series