CBS is adding some programming to its fall lineup in hopes of boosting its ratings and attracting eyeballs.
The two new additions are the western megahit Yellowstone with Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Lainey Wilson, and more.
While the show has aired 5 seasons from 2018-2023, it will be airing starting with the first episode and brand-new to the CBS audiences (those who don’t have Paramount+, that is).
And capitalizing on the success of Ghosts, the network has decided to give fans the UK version—which the American one is based on. This way, we can still feel like we’re back at Woodstone Manor while also comparing both versions to decide for ourselves which one is really superior, though, admittedly, I’m biased toward the Rose McIver-led one for obvious reasons despite hearing fantastic things about the original.
All of this as the network aims to become more competitive against its competitor networks, leveraging content with a successful track history while there’s nothing new in the reserves amid the writers’ and SAG-AFTRA strike.
It’s going to be a very interesting time for both primetime networks and streaming services amid the strikes, with many loading up their typically heavily scripted lineups with animated cartoons and reality TV.
Other shows picking up the slack include CBS’ former hit drama SEAL Team (starting with season 5) and “curated” episodes of Blue Bloods, along with reality TV shows like Buddy Games (hosted by Josh Duhamel), Loteria Loca (hosted by Jamie Camil), Raid the Cage (based on an Israeli quiz show) and Paramount+’s docuseries FBI True. NCIS will also be rocking reruns.
And when all else fails… there’s always sports.
See the full 2023-2024 CBS Fall Schedule below:
Other networks have pulled similar approaches, digging through the vast vaults and libraries searching for wins (which honestly should be the proof they need to just pay writers a fair wage), with ABC adding Disney+’s Ms. Marvel.
The CW, which has undergone an overhaul at the right time, apparently, will be leading the charge with scripted TV and dramas, tapping into successes on streaming services and adding shows from Canada like Sullivan’s Crossing.
Stay tuned to see how this all pans out—and relish in the fact that you may not have to pay for some streaming services to catch up on those binge-worthy shows this fall.
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