Sometimes it hurts to get invested in TV shows, only to have them cancelled mere months later. In other cases, like Castle, shows are on for several seasons and their cancellations are more of a natural development. After all, there are only so many stories to tell.
Many popular TV shows faced the axe last night as networks announced which ones wouldn’t be renewed. Here’s a list of the shows you’re going to have to say goodbye to.
Nashville (CHCH): This widely loved country-music drama was spinning its wheels a little bit, but ratings were still on the rise. Strange, then, that ABC pulled the plug at this juncture. The series finale will air on Wednesday, May 25.
The Muppets (City): This is less surprising, in that the new, edgier Muppets never really caught on with the TV audience. It tried to retool itself midway through its run, but sadly it never picked up the anticipated audience. This franchise may lend itself better to movies.
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Castle (CTV): After eight seasons, even fans knew this one was coming. Once lead Stana Katic walked away, it was pretty clear the show was nearing its end. This is an emotional one, for sure.
Agent Carter (CTV): Agent Carter now has the ugly distinction of being the first Marvel live-action series to be cancelled. Even though most critics and fans knew this was coming, it doesn’t hurt any less.
Grandfathered (City): Even John Stamos and his ridiculous good looks couldn’t save this show.
The Grinder (City): With Grandfathered cancelled, it was assumed that The Grinder would survive the cuts since the shows were always promoted as a package deal. Alas, that didn’t end up being the case. Sorry Rob Lowe and Fred Savage.
The Family (CTV): Joan Allen and Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights) weren’t enough to keep this show afloat. It never really caught on in the first place, so it was fighting a losing battle.
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CSI: Cyber (CTV): Often derided as the CSI franchise’s failed attempt to modernize, Cyber wasn’t going to last. Hey, at least it got a couple seasons, right?
Containment (Global): You’d think a show about an outbreak would thrive in a world paranoid about Zika virus and Ebola, but unfortunately it’s a theme that’s been overdone and overused. That may have been its death knell.
On the flip side, a show that was most certainly going to be cancelled, Supergirl, was renewed. In the U.S., the show is moving from CBS to the CW, and in Canada, it should still be airing on Global. One can argue that it’ll fit in much better with the shows on The CW, like its superhero sister shows The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow.
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