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	It is being reported that NBC has cancelled Reverie after one season. The drama premiered in May with a 10-episode summer run that drew generally-positive reviews, though it ultimately failed to make a splash in the ratings.
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	The series starred Sarah Shahi as Mara Kint, a human behavior expert who takes a new role saving people who have lost themselves in a high-tech virtual reality simulation that allows them to live their dreams.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1930</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 23:22:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Luke Cage' Cancelled At Netflix</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/luke-cage-cancelled-at-netflix-r1926/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Another hero has fallen at Netflix. The streaming service confirmed this evening that Luke Cage has been cancelled after two seasons. The news comes just one week after fellow superhero drama Iron Fist was given the ax - also after its second season.
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	The reasons behind the recent moves are unclear, but seem to indicate that Netflix might be looking to taper back on their Marvel-related original content. Remaining active series include Jessica Jones, The Punisher, and Daredevil, which just released its third season today. It is not clear if the Luke Cage or Iron Fist characters will make any appearances in the other shows' upcoming seasons.
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	Luke Cage followed the titular crime-fighting superhero who uses his superhuman strength to clean up the streets of Harlem.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1926</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 03:22:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Netflix Cancels 'Iron Fist'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/netflix-cancels-iron-fist-r1924/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that Netflix has cancelled Marvel's Iron Fist after two seasons. The sad news comes a month following the release of the drama's sophomore run. The show aired a total of 23 episodes.
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	Iron Fist was the fourth Marvel series on the streaming service and is the first of the five currently airing to get the axe. The news is not completely surprising, as critics and viewers had mixed reactions to it from the start. Issues from a rocky first season appeared to be at least partially-addressed in Season 2, but alas the consensus only mildly improved.
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	The series follows presumed-dead billionaire Danny Rand, who survived a plane crash only to mysteriously return to New York fifteen years later in order to connect with his past. Only now, his body is a living weapon with a mastery of kung fu and the ability to summon a power known as the Iron Fist. When a long-destined enemy emerges, Rand must choose between reclaiming his family's legacy and his duty to fight the criminal element as the Iron Fist.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1924</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 23:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Mr. Robot' Ending After Season 4</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/mr-robot-ending-after-season-4-r1918/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that Mr. Robot will be coming to an end after its already-announced fourth season. The news comes more than eight months since the drama was picked up for Season 4, along with word that fans will be waiting until 2019 for new episodes to return.
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	The cable drama will be ending a run that was never considered a ratings success, but one that garnered plenty of praise from both critics and its core fan base. Despite its small audience, USA Network stuck with series, likely valuing the fact that it picked up its share of awards, including a win for Best Drama at the 2016 Golden Globes.
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	Mr. Robot follows a young, anti-social programmer who works as a cyber-security engineer during the day but spends his nights as a vigilante hacker. He finds himself in a quandary when the anarchist leader of an underground hacker group recruits him to take down the powerful corporations that he believes are running, and ruining, the world.
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	While the series is coming to a close, fans can take solace in the fact that today's news comes well in advance of Season 4. The early notice will give its writers time to craft a suitable ending that will provide loyal fans with some much-deserved closure. USA Network has not been as kind to other serialized shows recently with the sudden axing of both Colony and Shooter this summer.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1918</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:35:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'The Big Bang Theory' Ending After 12 Seasons</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/the-big-bang-theory-ending-after-12-seasons-r1917/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	CBS announced today that The Big Bang Theory will come to an end after its upcoming 12th season. The news will see the veteran series sign off next May as one of the most-successful prime time comedies of all time.
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	Since its premiere in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has been winning over audiences and garnering critical acclaim like few other comedies have. More viewers have tuned into the show since 2010 than any other comedy on television, and it consistently leads the ratings among many key demographics.
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	By the time its all over, the show will have aired a total of 279 episodes and rank as the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in TV history. It also picked up dozens of awards over the years from the likes of The Emmys, The Golden Globes, The People's Choice Awards, and many others.
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	A joint statement was released from WBTV, CBS, and Chuck Lorre Productions stating, "We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The Big Bang Theory during the past twelve seasons. We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show's success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring The Big Bang Theory to an epic creative close."
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	Series co-creator Bill Prady also posted the following note on Twitter:
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		There are many ways to look at the dozen years of Big Bang Theory as we draw to a close, but for me it will be the family that gathered each week to create a true labor of love. I will treasure my Big Bang family to the end of my days.
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	— Bill Prady (@billprady) <a href="https://twitter.com/billprady/status/1032339234395287552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">August 22, 2018</a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1917</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:16:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>USA Network Cancels 'Shooter'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/usa-network-cancels-shooter-r1914/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that USA Network has cancelled Shooterafter three seasons. The Ryan Phillippe drama, currently airing new episodes on Thursday nights, will air its series finale on September 13.
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	It has been an interesting, but not unsuccessful, run for the series, which faced its share of setbacks over the course of its time on the air. Issues first arose even before its debut episode, originally scheduled for the summer of 2016, when tragic real-life shootings delayed its summer release plans twice, resulting in an eventual fall premiere. Then in its second season, Phillippe broke his leg in an off-set mishap in the midst of production, resulting in the season being capped at eight episodes rather than its original order of 10.
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	The show proved that it could weather adversity, though, as it went on to become the cable network's top new series in 2016. Its solid performance continued with another solid run in Season 2, resulting in a 13-episode order for Season 3, making it the show's longest season yet. Its momentum could not be sustained, however, with ratings taking a substantial hit this time around. That resulted in it becoming USA's lowest-rated drama in the 18-49 demographic, making a Season 4 impossible.
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	Based on novels by Stephen Hunter and the 2007 film of the same name, Shooter follows the life of Bob Lee Swagger, an expert marksman trained in counter intelligence who is now living in exile. After learning of a plot to kill the president, the highly-decorated sniper re-emerges for duty, only to learn he has been double-crossed in an operation that has ties to his past.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1914</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>USA Cancels 'Colony'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/usa-cancels-colony-r1904/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It appears as if Colony has been cancelled after three seasons. The sad news comes just days before the sci-fi drama's season finale - which will now serve as its series ender.
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	The writing appeared to be on the wall when fans noticed a lack of representation at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, where the show has been known to have a regular presence. A tweet by Wes Tooke, who wrote numerous episodes each season, expressed sadness that they won't be able to finish their story.
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	The series had a solid run on USA Network, at one time ranking as cable television's most-watched scripted series on Thursday nights. Viewership has tapered off, however, with Season 3 hitting series lows that were obviously not up to the network's expectations.
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	Set in the near future where Los Angeles becomes occupied by outside invaders, Colony follows a former FBI agent and his wife as they risk everything to protect their family and bring liberty back to the people of earth.
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		I’m sorry we won’t be able to finish the story of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/colony?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">#colony</a>, but I’m grateful for the work we did. Thanks to the cast and crew and especially the fans who made it all worthwhile. As always, the mistakes are ours; anything that remains belongs to you.
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	— Wes Tooke (@WesTooke) <a href="https://twitter.com/WesTooke/status/1020861664579805187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">July 22, 2018</a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1904</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 03:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Six' Cancelled At History</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/six-cancelled-at-history-r1901/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that History has cancelled Six after two seasons. The Navy SEAL drama is currently in the midst of its sophomore run, with four episodes remaining until its now-series finale in early August.
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	The show premiered early last year and had a solid debut outing, airing eight episodes that delivered strong ratings for the cable network. Season 2, however, has not fared as well. Viewership through its first six episodes if off by nearly half compared to Season 1, making it difficult to warrant a third season pickup.
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	Inspired by true events, Six takes place in the high stakes world of the elite Navy Special Operations unit known as SEAL Team Six. Its members are tasked with the covert mission of eliminating a Taliban leader in Afghanistan, but the mission goes awry when they discover that a U.S. citizen is working with the terrorists.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1901</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NBC Cancels 'Timeless' (Again)</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/nbc-cancels-timeless-again-r1899/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It's a sad day for the #Clockblockers out there, as NBC has once again cancelled Timeless. The move marks the second straight year that the network has pulled the plug on the series, only this time there will be no reversal of its decision.
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	Fans of the action drama had been holding out hope since last month's finale that a third season may be in the cards. And like last year, the show ended on another major cliffhanger that might not ever be resolved. I say 'might' because there have reportedly been discussions between NBC and the show's producers about a possible two-hour movie that would properly conclude the story and give fans the closure they undoubtedly would appreciate. Talks are still ongoing, but the likelihood of it actually happening is unknown.
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	Timeless premiered in 2016 with a good amount of momentum behind it. Created by two veteran producers, the series was given a high profile time slot on Monday nights along with heavy promotion. While it was well-received by critics, a solid start in the ratings was not long-lasting, and ratings slipped over the course of its run leaving only a limited audience who kept tuning in. And while NBC eventually decided to bring the show back for a second season, its numbers only got worse this time around.
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	Timeless follows a team of time travelers who were chasing down a mysterious criminal intent on changing the past in order to destroy America. The team works to keep up with the dangerous fugitive to stop his path of destruction, while being careful not to let their actions adversely affect the past.
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		THANK YOU cast, writers, crew and most all all, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/clockblockers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">#clockblockers</a> for your brilliance &amp; passion. I love you all. I was proud to bring a little positivity &amp; inclusion into this f-d up world. I will keep my personal thoughts about network TV private until we get this movie made. <a href="https://t.co/DQc8corGGM" rel="external nofollow">https://t.co/DQc8corGGM</a>
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	— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealKripke/status/1010184299583135744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">June 22, 2018</a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1899</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:37:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Freeform Cancels 'Shadowhunters'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/freeform-cancels-shadowhunters-r1896/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Freeform announced this evening that Shadowhunters will conclude after its current third season. The sad news comes midway through Season 3, which is slated to return with its remaining episodes next spring.
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	Part of the announcement also included a small silver lining in the form of a confirmed two-episode finale special. It is not clear if this will be part of the 12 episodes still left in the show's existing 22-episode order, or if it will air in addition to that. Either way, this gives the show's writers an opportunity to craft a proper ending to the series.
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	Based on Cassandra Clare's best-selling The Mortal Instrumentsbooks, the series follows a young girl who learns that she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids known as Shadowhunters. After her mother is kidnapped, she becomes immersed in the world of demon hunting as she begins a journey of self-discovery in a new world filled with faeries, warlocks, vampires, and werewolves.
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	Look for the final episodes of Shadowhunters to begin airing in the spring of 2019.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1896</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:32:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ABC Cancels 'Roseanne'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/abc-cancels-roseanne-r1893/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Just two months after picking up Roseanne for an 11th season, ABC has reversed the move. The cancellation comes after show star Roseanne Barr took to Twitter with a series of racist and anti-semitic posts. The most offending being a now-deleted tweet calling adviser to former President Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, an offspring of the “Muslim Brotherhood &amp; Planet of the Apes.”
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	The backlash that followed was immediate and intense, with numerous celebrities and pundits speaking out against her remarks. Barr subsequently apologized, calling the tweet a joke, but it was too late. The damage had been done.
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	Comedian Wanda Sykes was the first person involved with the show to make a move, announcing her departure from writing on Season 2 this morning. But that was just the beginning, as mere hours later, ABC Entertainment chief Channing Dungey announced that the network was cancelling the show due to her "abhorrent, repugnant" words that were "inconsistent with our values."
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	The decision was obviously not made lightly, as Roseanne's comeback was the biggest success story ever for a revived series. The show's Season 10 premiere in March surpassed all expectations by drawing a massive audience of 18 million viewers with an impressive 5.2 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic. Those numbers are almost unheard of nowadays, especially for broadcast comedies.
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	But now instead of going on another likely-lengthy run, Roseanne's revival ends after just nine episodes, with the now-series finale airing one week ago.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1893</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 22:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'The Last Ship' To End With Season 5</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/the-last-ship-to-end-with-season-5-r1890/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that The Last Ship will conclude after its upcoming fifth season. The news, while surely disappointing to fans, at least gives those awaiting the show's fate an update on its status. It has been more than a year-and-a-half since the show was last picked up for Seasons 4 and 5 within a one-month span.
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	TNT's move to end the veteran series was somewhat expected, as those close to the show appear to have known its fate for some time. The most-telling info came last fall from Travis Van Winkle, who plays Danny, when he posted a since-deleted message on his Instagram account referring to a "series wrap".
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	While today's news is surely sad for The Last Ship's loyal fans, they can at least take solace that the show will get a satisyfing conclusion to its storyline, as its impending end was clearly known well ahead of time.
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	Look for the final season to premiere later this year.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1890</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 19:15:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>CBS Cancels 'Scorpion'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/cbs-cancels-scorpion-r1881/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Word is out that CBS has cancelled Scorpion after four seasons on the air. Star Katharine McPhee confirmed the news on her Twitter account this morning, thanking her cast mates and crew for her time on the show.
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	The action drama, which follows a group of geniuses helping to solve high-priority crimes, was a decent performer for the bulk of its run. Its most-recent season saw a significant downturn in viewership, however, making today's cancellation somewhat expected.
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		thank you so much to <a href="https://twitter.com/CBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">@CBS</a> for this journey, to my awesome cast mates and crew whom I learned from every day and to all the wonderful <a href="https://twitter.com/ScorpionCBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">@ScorpionCBS</a> fans for being so passionate about what we created. we’ll always be a family. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamScorpion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">#TeamScorpion</a> <a href="https://t.co/ylAMMakQbT" rel="external nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ylAMMakQbT</a>
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	— Kat McPhee (@katharinemcphee) <a href="https://twitter.com/katharinemcphee/status/995344206842347520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">May 12, 2018</a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1881</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 17:18:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ABC Cancels 'The Crossing'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/abc-cancels-the-crossing-r1879/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that ABC has cancelled The Crossing after just one season. The mid-season entry premiered early last month, drawing decent ratings for the network in its Monday night time slot.
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	Set in the small fishing town of Port Canaan, Oregon, The Crossing follows what happens when 47 refugees from a war-torn country wash up on the beach seeking asylum. In a sci-fi twist, it turns out they are actually from America and the war they're running from is 180 years in the future.
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	New episodes of the show will continue to air as-planned, though a series finale date has yet to be announced.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1879</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 00:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Marvel's Inhumans' Cancelled At ABC</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/marvels-inhumans-cancelled-at-abc-r1878/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It won't be a surprise to many that ABC has officially cancelled Marvel's Inhumans after one season. The news comes half-a-year after the action drama aired its last episode.
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	Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Inhumans premiered last fall with high expectations due to the successes of other Marvel-based fare in recent years. The series even screened its premiere episodes in Imax theaters. The buzz did not last long though, as the series was met with a negative reception from both viewers and critics.
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	Based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name, the series follows the adventures of the royal family as they escape to Hawaii after being splintered by a military coup. Led by Black Bolt, the King of the Inhumans, they must find a way to reunite with each other in order to save themselves and the world before their way of life is destroyed forever.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1878</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 23:52:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ABC Cancels 'Kevin (Probably) Saves The World'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/abc-cancels-kevin-probably-saves-the-world-r1877/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that ABC has cancelled Kevin (Probably) Saves the World after just one season. The news is not a complete surprise after the network previously declined to give the new drama a full season.
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	The hour-long series premiered as part of ABC's fall lineup last October, and while it received a mostly-positive reception from critics, it struggled to find an audience on Tuesday nights. In November the network extended the show's run by only three episodes, which raised eyebrows due to it being short of a typical back-order for a fall drama.
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	Jason Ritter stars as the titular character, Kevin Finn, who is a self-absorbed man down on his luck and on a perilous path to despair. When he heads back home to stay with his twin sister and niece, an unlikely celestial being appears to him and tasks him with a mission to save the world, giving Kevin a new purpose in life.
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	It is being reported that ABC has cancelled Deception after its first season. The mid-season drama got off to a decent start when it premiered in March, but its ratings quickly dwindled over the course of its run.
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	The hour-long series followed superstar magician Cameron Black, a master of illusion whose career ends up ruined because of a scandal. In order to keep practicing his art of deception and influence, he offers his services to the FBI as an unconventional way to help the government catch some of the world's most-elusive criminals.
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	Word is out this afternoon that Fox has cancelled The Exorcistafter two seasons. The sad news comes five months after the drama's sophomore run, which concluded in December. The series was never a standout performer but did find a consistent audience on Friday nights.
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	Based on the 1971 novel of the same name, The Exorcistfollows two very different priests - Father Tomas Ortega, who is the new face of the Catholic Church, and Father Marcus Brennan, a modern-day Templar Knight raised by the Vatican since childhood. Caught in the middle is the Rance family, who are members of Father Tomas' parish. With a demonic presence in their house appearing to grow stronger each day, they appeal to Father Tomas for help, which sets the naïve priest on a collision course with Father Marcus.
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	Days before its third-season finale, Fox has cancelled Lucifer. Star Tom Ellis broke the news this afternoon on his Twitter acccount with a message expressing his sadness to fans. The comics-based drama was a decent performer for the network over a good portion of its time on the air, though ratings were hitting series lows this time around.
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	The hour-long series follows Lucifer Morningstar, who has retired to Los Angeles from his duties as The Devil to indulge in a more carefree lifestyle. That is, until, he finds a new purpose in life and starts working alongside a homicide detective to solve crime and dispense justice.
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	Lucifer premiered early in 2016 as a mid-season entry, where it exceeded expectations to become Fox's 2nd-highest rated new series of the season. Its strong showing among viewers and critics prompted the network to shift the show to its regular fall lineup for season 2, but its momentum started slowing when it returned later that year.
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	The series finale of Lucifer will air on May 14.
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	ABC today cancelled Quantico after three seasons on the air. The sad news, which comes just three episodes into the drama's third-season run, is not much of a surprise considering its recent struggles in the ratings.
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	The hour-long series premiered in 2015 as one of the year's most-promising debuts, quickly becoming the #1 broadcast series on Sunday nights in the adults 18-49 demographic. Its early buzz quieted down somewhat by the end of Season 1, but its numbers still warranted a sophomore pickup. Season 2 saw its viewership slip further, and a move from Sundays to Mondays did little to change its fortunes. With Season 3 now hitting series lows, it makes sense that a fourth season would not be in the cards.
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	ABC has reportedly cancelled Designated Survivor after two seasons. The sad news comes with only one episode remaining in the political drama's sophomore run, which will now act as its series ender.
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	The Kiefer Sutherland-led series premiered in 2016 as one of the network's best-performing new entries of the season, attracting a sizeable audience and even picking up Critics' Choice award. Viewers didn't stick around for long though, as its numbers dipped in Season 2 after the show's main plot wrapped up.
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	Designated Survivor marked Sutherland's first return to a TV starring role since his career-reviving role as Jack Bauer in Fox's 24 franchise. Sutherland plays a Cabinet member who is unexpectedly thrust into the role of President of the United States after a bombing at the Capitol kills a number of key government figures. After being sworn in as President, he starts to learn that the catastrophic attack was only the beginning of a much larger plan.
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	The series finale of Designated Survivor airs on May 16.
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	It is being reported that NBC has officially cancelled The Braveafter its 13-episode first season. The writing had already been on the wall since November, when the network opted not to order more episodes for the military drama's freshman run. But that doesn't make today's news any easier for the show's loyal fans who were holding out hope that the show might continue.
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	The hour-long series premiered last September and was a decent performer on Monday nights in the 10:00pm time slot. Unfortunately it was regularly bested by its competition, The Good Doctor, which brought in roughly double the viewers, both overall and in the key adults 18-49 demographic.
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	The Brave takes place in the world of America's elite undercover military operations. In D.C., a team of analysts utilize highly-advanced surveillance technology from their headquarters, while out in the field a Special Ops squad of expertly-trained undercover specialists risk it all as they execute dangerous missions behind enemy lines in the name of freedom and saving the lives of innocent people.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1870</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 19:21:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'The Expanse' Cancelled At Syfy</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/the-expanse-cancelled-at-syfy-r1869/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that Syfy has opted to cancel The Expanseafter its current third season. The space opera is midway through its final 13-episode run, which will conclude in July.
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	No decision was given as to why the cable network is ending the series, which draws a healthy audience and has received continued critical acclaim. Word is that the production company behind the show, Alcon Television Group, will be shopping it around to potential buyers with hopes of continuing its story.
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	Based on the novel series of the same name by Daniel Abraham, The Expanse takes place two hundred years in the future, with mankind having colonized the solar system. A hardened detective and a rogue ship's crew work together in a race across the solar system to expose a conspiracy that threatens the survival of humanity.
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	It is being reported that Fox has canceled The Mick after two seasons. The sad news comes a month following the show's sophomore run, with the last episode on April 3 now acting as its series finale.
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	This season was The Mick's first on the network's regular fall schedule after starting out as a mid-season entry on New Years Day in 2017. The show wasted no time in putting up strong numbers that resulted in four episodes being added to its freshman run. Its good fortunes didn't last, though, as ratings tapered off during the second-half of Season 1 and further in Season 2.
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	The Mick stars It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Kaitlin Olson in her first leading role on network television. She plays Mickey - an overbearing hustler from Rhode Island who is unexpectedly given guardianship of her estranged sister's three high-maintenance children.
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	Word is out this afternoon that Fox has cancelled Brooklyn Nine-Nine after five seasons. The sad news comes with two episodes remaining until the comedy's now-series finale, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, May 20.
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	The half-hour series, which stars Saturday Night Live alum Andy Samberg, has been a decent performer for the network over the course of its run, though slipping ratings in recent seasons has seen it perennially on-the-bubble come renewal time.
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	Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows an offbeat group of detectives and staff at the 99th precinct of the New York Police Department. The eclectic squad is led by Jake Peralta, a talented but immature detective whose carefree style clashes with his stern, by-the-books captain.
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	The show recently surpassed the 100-episode milestone and was the network's second-longest-running live-action comedy. It also won numerous awards over the years, including two Golden Globes in 2014.
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	It is being reported that The CW has canceled Valor after its first season. The move was somewhat expected after the network stated late last year that it would not be ordering any additional episodes of the show's first season past its original 13.
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	The military drama took place on a U.S. Army base home to an elite unit of highly-trained helicopter pilots. After a secret mission in Somalia goes horribly wrong, only two members of the team returned safely. As the two grow closer, they find themselves torn between duty, honor, and desire.
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	The move to axe Valor comes as the network is making its final decisions on renewals for the 2018-2019 season. Life Sentencewas also officially cancelled earlier today, leaving only iZombiestill waiting on word of its future.
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	Some sad news today for fans of Life Sentence, as The CW has officially cancelled the new dramedy after just one season. Star Lucy Hale took to Twitter this morning to share the information with her followers, writing that she is shell shocked by the cancellation but proud of what the show accomplished.
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	The mid-season entry premiered in March and is currently seven episodes into its 13-episode run. While Hale brings with her a sizeable fan base, the series has struggled to find an audience, with ratings among the lowest in the network's prime time lineup.
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	Life Sentence follows Stella, a young woman who has spent the last eight years living like she was dying after being diagnosed with cancer. When she learns that she is in remission, Stella is faced with the consequences of the bad decisions she made while living in the moment. With the rest of her life suddenly in front of her, Stella now has a real future to think about.
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	Six episodes remain until the series finale, which is scheduled to air on June 15.
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	Reports are out that Ghost Wars has been canceled by Syfy after one season. The paranormal drama premiered last fall with a 13-episode run that concluded back in January.
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	The series takes place in a remote Alaskan town that is overrun by an invading army of deadly paranormal beings. With its residents cut off from civilization and left to fend for themselves, local outcast Roman Mercer leads the fight to ensure their survival. Doing so means he must harness his repressed psychic powers in the face of dark secrets and a shadowy organization linked to a deeper mystery.
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