Networks are presently weighing up the positives and negatives of its remaining crop of exhibits on the bubble.
There’s now phrase that two NBC exhibits may very well be headed for cancellation, however that they may get a second life on this planet of streaming.
Zoey’s Extraordinary has by no means been a giant on-air performer, with its second season presently averaging 1.9 million viewers and a 0.36 ranking within the demo.
However the collection is powerful on streaming, has crucial acclaim, and is doing nicely on the awards entrance, so there’s a need to maintain it going.
Deadline is reporting that whereas the longer term is unsure for Zoey, NBC is taking a look at probably transferring it to NBCUniversal streaming service, Peacock.
The transfer could be welcome for followers as a result of it means it will be away from broadcast and have a extra everlasting residence, however such a transfer would require loads of wheeling and dealing.
The collection is a co-production between Lionsgate TV and Common TV, making issues significantly tougher relating to a call.
Alas, it is going to be a troubling few weeks till followers be taught the destiny of the collection.
One other collection with middling on-air rankings is Good Women. The collection is presently averaging 1.5 million viewers and a 0.three ranking, however it has been a powerful digital performer because the leap.
Final season, it was NBC’s No. 2 present on digital platforms, proving that there’s an viewers for the present — they simply do not watch dwell.
The collection stays in competition for an NBC pickup, however it’s attainable to maneuver to Netflix as an unique collection on the streamer.
Good Women topped the streaming chart earlier this yr when its most up-to-date season was added to Netflix. It performs nicely internationally, so making it a Netflix Unique may include some advantages.
NBC has additionally but to make selections on fellow bubble dramas Manifest and Debris. Manifest has the sting of these two exhibits as it’s in its third season with steady-ish rankings.
Law & Order: Organized Crime is a lock for renewal, with NBC prone to have an evening dedicated to the franchise subsequent season.
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