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	Taken's days appear to numbered, as NBC has removed all upcoming episodes of the show from its regular schedule, effective immediately. The move comes 11 episodes into the movie-based drama's sophomore run.
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	Acting as a prequel to the film franchise of the same name, Taken tells the origin story of a younger and hungrier Bryan Mills. Working to overcome a devastating personal tragedy, the former Green Beret finds his way into a career as a CIA operative, allowing him to utilize his very particular and dangerous set of skills.
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	The series premiered as a mid-season entry last year, garnering modest ratings for the network on Monday nights. Its debut outing earned it a Season 2 pickup with a lengthier run, but a move to Fridays only served to hurt its ratings this time around.
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<p>
	For fans wanting to see how Taken plays out, it is being reported that its remaining five episodes will air on Saturdays beginning May 26.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1853</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 22:32:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>TNT Cancels 'The Librarians'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/tnt-cancels-the-librarians-r1832/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Word is out this evening that TNT has cancelled The Librariansafter four seasons. Showrunner Dean Devlin took to Twitter with the news, posting that he will be attempting to find a new home for the movie-based series. The show aired its final episode just last month.
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	The adventure drama premiered on the cable network in 2014 as an expansion of its hit movie franchise, following an ancient organization hidden beneath the Metropolitan Public Library whose members dedicate their lives to protecting the world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around.
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<p>
	The reason for today's cancellation is unclear, as The Librarianswas a solid performer for the cable network over the course of its run. It was however, one of the last series still on the air from before Kevin Reilly became president of TNT. Since his arrival, Reilly has been taking the network's original programming in a different, more edgy, direction.
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		Just got the official call. TNT has cancelled <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLibrarians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">#TheLibrarians</a> - I will immediately begin the process of trying to move the show elsewhere. Please keep your fingers crossed for us!
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	— Dean Devlin (@Dean_Devlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dean_Devlin/status/971902483437006848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="external nofollow">March 9, 2018</a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1832</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Once Upon A Time' Ending After Season 7</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/once-upon-a-time-ending-after-season-7-r1828/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	ABC made it official today: Once Upon a Time is coming to an end after its current seventh season. The long-running fairy tale drama will be signing off after 155 episodes, which is an impressive feat for a serialized drama by today's standards.
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	The move to end the series does not come as a complete surprise, as the show underwent some significant retooling ahead of Season 7, including creative and casting changes as well as move to Fridays from its long-held Sunday night time slot. Considering the show's time on the air, the writing appeared to be on the wall for a conclusion in the near future.
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	Fans can look forward to Once Upon a Time's final stretch of episodes to return on March 2, with the series finale expected to air in May.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1828</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>USA Cancels 'Damnation'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/usa-cancels-damnation-r1825/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that USA Network has cancelled Damnationafter one season. The period drama premiered last fall with a 10-episode run that concluded just last week. The move marks the cable network's first cancellation of 2018.
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	Set in the 1930s American heartland, the series follows a man disguising himself as a small town preacher as a means of starting a complete insurrection against the status quo. Unbeknownst to him, an industrialist tycoon has hired a professional strikebreaker to stop the uprising at all costs. But what those around them don't know is that these two men share a secret, bloody past.
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<p>
	Reviews of Damnation were mixed from both critics and viewers. Ultimately its ratings reflected that, as the show's modest audience turnout for its premiere episode tapered off significantly during the course of its run.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1825</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'The Mayor' Cancelled At ABC</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/the-mayor-cancelled-at-abc-r1819/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It looks like The Mayor will not be up for re-election. ABC has pulled the freshman political comedy from its schedule ahead of its originally-planned return from holiday break on January 9. The move makes it the network's second cancelled series of the season, with Ten Days in the Valley being the other.
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<p>
	The sole new comedy on the network's 2017-2018 schedule, The Mayor struggled to find an audience during the majority of its run. Slotted in on Tuesday nights at 8:30pm following Black-ish, the series dropped a good number of viewers from its veteran lead-in. Through nine episodes, it ranks as ABC's lowest-rated comedy.
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	The Mayor followed a young rapper who decides to run for mayor of his California hometown as a publicity stunt to create some buzz to further his music career. The only problem is he actually wins. With his plan gone awry, he is tasked with helping his struggling city.
</p>

<p>
	With the series now off the schedule, four episodes will be left unaired for the time being. It is unknown if ABC will burn them off at a later date. Taking the show's place on the schedule for now will be reruns of Modern Family until a permanent replacement is found.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1819</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 22:38:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>HBO Confirms 'Game Of Thrones' Final Season</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/hbo-confirms-game-of-thrones-final-season-r1817/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	HBO announced today that Game of Thrones will be returning for an eighth and final season. It has been well over a year since we learned that the cable network was planning to end the fantasy saga after Season 8, and now we have an official confirmation that the series will indeed be coming to a close.
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	HBO has ordered six episodes for the show's final run, which will not return until sometime in 2019. Series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are among the writers and directors slated for the final season. Acclaimed director Miguel Sapochnik, who won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2016, will also be returning behind the camera.
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<p>
	The adaptation of George R.R. Martin's fantasy drama has been a massive hit for HBO, and after eight seasons will be going out on top, as its ratings will surely be strong over its final six episodes. No premiere date has been set for Season 8, but it will be at least a year until we find out how the story will end.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1817</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:27:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Epix Cancels 'Graves'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/epix-cancels-graves-r1816/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	It is being reported that Epix has decided to cancel Graves after two seasons. The political comedy ended its sophomore run early this month, with the December 10 finale now serving as its series ender.
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<p>
	Graves starred veteran actor Nick Nolte as a former U.S. president who, 25 years after his two terms in office, sets out to right the wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy. The show aired a total of 20 episodes over the course of its run, receiving mixed reviews from critics.
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<p>
	The series premiered in 2016 as the cable network's first foray into original scripted comedy. With the series now over, that leaves Berlin Station and Get Shorty as its two remaining original programs. Both have already been renewed for new seasons in 2018.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1816</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:42:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS Pulls 'Me, Myself & I' From Schedule]]></title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/cbs-pulls-me-myself-i-from-schedule-r1801/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	Scheduling changes are afoot at CBS today, and the resulting casualty is Me, Myself &amp; I. Effective immediately, the network is shuffling its low-rated Monday night comedy block after just one week without powerhouse The Big Bang Theory, which is now airing on Thursdays.
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<p>
	While the network's entire Monday lineup drew lackluster ratings this week, Me, Myself &amp; I is the only show being removed from the schedule. The move comes after the freshman comedy's sixth episode, leaving seven of its 13 total episodes left unaired for now, with question marks around when they will see the light of day.
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<p>
	Me, Myself &amp; I premiered in early September to fairly decent reviews but never seemed to generate much buzz among viewers. Starring Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan, the half-hour series follows a man through three pivotal periods in his life - as a 14-year-old in 1991, as a present-day middle-aged man at 40, and in his elder years in 2042.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1801</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:47:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Major Crimes' To End With Season 6</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/major-crimes-to-end-with-season-6-r1793/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	TNT announced today that Major Crimes will be coming to an end after its upcoming sixth season. The spin-off series will be concluding a successful run of over 100 episodes as one of the cable network's strongest entries. Its most-recent season was watched by an average of 7.7 million viewers across linear, digital, and VOD platforms.
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<p>
	Major Crimes got its start in 2012 as a spin-off of The Closer. In five-plus years on the air, the series has done an impressive job as its successor, drawing consistently-strong viewership that ranks it as one of the most-watched shows on cable TV among total viewers as well in key demographics.
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<p>
	The sixth and final season of Major Crimes premieres on October 31 at 9:00pm for a 13-episode run that will conclude with a 2-hour series finale on January 16, 2018.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1793</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:18:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Spike Cancels 'The Mist'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/spike-cancels-the-mist-r1792/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	It is being reported that Spike has cancelled The Mist after just one season. The science fiction thriller ran for 10 episodes over the course of the summer with its finale airing in late August. A second season appeared to be in doubt after the show received mixed reviews and failed to draw a sizeable audience.
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<p>
	Based on a story by Stephen King, The Mist followed the story of a family torn apart by a brutal crime, after which an eerie mist rolled into their small town, isolating its residents from the rest of the world. Family, friends, and even adversaries are forced to band together as the rules of society break down, in order to battle the mysterious mist and the threats it brings.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1792</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:36:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Freeform Cancels 'Stitchers'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/freeform-cancels-stitchers-r1790/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	It is being reported that Freeform has canceled Stitchers after three seasons. The science fiction crime drama, which concluded its most-recent run last month,was one of the cable network's older shows from back when it was known as ABC Family.
</p>

<p>
	The network's first procedural drama, Stitchers followed a young woman who is able to 'stitch' herself into the minds of the recently-deceased. Today's move follows Freeform's recent strategy shift to focus more on "becomers" - or young adults experiencing new life changes.
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<p>
	The series had its best performance during its freshman year, where it averaged roughly 900,000 viewers. While its numbers dipped in Season 2, it still ranked as the Disney-owned network's second-highest rated new series over two seasons among adults 18-49, behind only Shadowhunters. But with the the shift in programming and its numbers not picking up, the cancellation is really not much of a surprise.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1790</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Syfy Cancels 'Blood Drive'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/syfy-cancels-blood-drive-r1788/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	It's one and done for Blood Drive. After tonight's first-season finale, show creator James Roland broke the news that Syfy is cutting the grindhouse-style drama's run short, cancelling the series after its first 13 episodes.
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<p>
	Roland posted a blog entry on midnightgrindhouse.com to let fans know that tonight would be the final episode, expressing sadness that his vision for Season 2 might never be realized. He remained optimistic, though, that NBC Universal might find a new home for the series.
</p>

<p>
	Set in a dystopian future of 1999 Los Angeles where crime is commonplace, Blood Drive follows the city's last good cop who runs afoul of the dirtiest underground car rally in the world. Its a race where the master of ceremonies is a vaudevillian nightmare, the cars run on human blood, and the drivers are homicidal deviants. His only chance to survive is to partner up with a dangerous femme fatale on the twisted cross-country death race.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1788</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Veep' Ending After Season 7</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/veep-ending-after-season-7-r1787/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	HBO confirmed today that Veep will be coming to an end after its already-announced seventh season. The news of the long-running comedy's planned conclusion had been speculated in recent months after the original cast members signed contract extensions of just one year in length back in May.
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<p>
	Veep stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, who after becoming the Vice President of the United States, soon discovers that there is a lot more to the job than she ever thought possible. For the past five years the series has been one of the strongest entries on cable network, racking up consistently-healthy viewership numbers and garnering widespread critical acclaim including picking up 12 Emmy Award wins along the way.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1787</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 19:37:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Syfy Cancels 'Dark Matter'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/syfy-cancels-dark-matter-r1785/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	Word is out this afternoon that Dark Matter has been cancelled at Syfy after three seasons. Series co-creator Joseph Mallozzi confirmed the news in a post this afternoon on his personal blog, expressing his deep sadness in a brief statement and promising to follow up with more thoughts in a further entry.
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<p>
	Based on the graphic novel of the same name, the Canadian-produced space drama follows the crew of a derelict spaceship who awaken from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board the vessel. They then work together to survive the voyage, facing threats such as betrayal, secrets, and vengeance around every corner.
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<p>
	The series aired its final episode just last week, ending a three-year run with a total of 39 episodes.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1785</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:42:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'The Originals' Will End After Season 5</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/the-originals-will-end-after-season-5-r1782/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	The endgame has been set for The Originals. As many had been expecting, the Vampire Diaries spin-off will be concluding its run after its upcoming fifth season. The announcement was made today by creator Julie Plec, who broke the news on Twitter with a goodbye message to the show's fans.
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<p>
	While never the breakout hit that its predecessor once was, The Originals has been able to draw a consistent level of viewership over the course of its run as a companion to The Vampire Diaries. But with the flagship series signing off earlier this year, it became more apparent that The Originals was nearing the end of its time as well.
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<p>
	The series follows Klaus from The Vampire Diaries and his clan, who are part of the original vampire family in New Orleans. One thousand years after they pledged to always remain together, family bonds are starting to break. With the passing of time, tensions have risen and tragedy has taken its toll, with the hunger for power corrupting its members.
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	Look for the farewell season of The Originals in the midseason of 2017-2018.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1782</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:37:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NBC Cancels 'Chicago Justice'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/nbc-cancels-chicago-justice-r1779/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	Word is out this evening that Chicago Justice has been cancelled after its first season. The mid-season legal drama premiered in March as the fourth and most-recent entry in the hit Chicago franchise, but soft ratings on Sunday nights did not make a compelling case for a pickup.
</p>

<p>
	The fourth entry in the franchise, Chicago Justice could have been a case of one too many shows under the same umbrella. Its viewership, while not terrible, was the lowest among its franchise-mates. The remaining three entries - Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med - were all recently renewed for 2017-2018 and will be returning for Season 6, Season 5, and Season 3 respectively
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1779</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 20:53:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Freeform Cancels 'Baby Daddy'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/freeform-cancels-baby-daddy-r1774/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that after six seasons and exactly 100 episodes, Freeform has cancelled Baby Daddy. The news comes just two weeks ahead of the comedy's current season ender, which will now act as its series finale. The move may not have been completely unexpected, as word is the May 22 episode was written in a way that could conclude either the season or the entire series.
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<p>
	The veteran comedy was a top performer for the network over the course of its run, ranking as cable television's #1 series in its time slot among key demographics. The show also recently took home a People's Choice Award for favorite cable TV comedy.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1774</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2017 20:29:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>CBS Cancels '2 Broke Girls'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/cbs-cancels-2-broke-girls-r1772/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	It is being reported that CBS has cancelled 2 Broke Girls after six seasons. Word is the comedy was in contention for a pickup until as late as this afternoon, though negotiations between the network and production company Warner Bros. ultimately broke down.
</p>

<p>
	The diner-based comedy started out as an unlikely breakout hit for CBS when it premiered in 2011, earning the distinction of being the #1 new comedy of the season in both viewers and key demographics. Its dominant ratings eventually tapered off during the later years of its run, though the show maintained a fairly decent-sized audience.
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<p>
	2 Broke Girls aired its now-series finale on April 17, capping a total run of 138 episodes.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1772</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NBC Cancels 'The Blacklist: Redemption'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/nbc-cancels-the-blacklist-redemption-r1768/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	While many saw this coming, it is now official: NBC has cancelled The Blacklist: Redemption after one season. The freshman drama premiered earlier this year as a spin-off of The Blacklist, but struggled to find a substantial audience over the course of its eight-episode run.
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<p>
	Spin-offs of successful shows are common, with networks attempting to appeal to the existing audience of an already-popular series. But perhaps the timing for a Blacklist spin-off was a little late, as the once-breakout hit has seen its viewership dip considerably in its later years. With Redemption likely not attracting many new viewers to the franchise, its success would have necessitated a large number of Blacklist viewers to tune into the new entry.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1768</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fox Cancels 'Son Of Zorn'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/fox-cancels-son-of-zorn-r1766/</link><description><![CDATA[
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<p>
	Fox has cancelled Son of Zorn after just one season. The comedy premiered as part of the network's fall lineup last September with a unique format for prime time, mixing live-action and comedy together. The series was a decent performer on Sunday nights but word is the show was difficult to produce, making it harder to justify a second season.
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<p>
	Son of Zorn followed an embattled warrior from a faraway island in the Pacific Ocean where everything and everybody is animated. He decides to travel to Orange County, California with hopes of winning back his live-action ex-wife and his teenage son.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1766</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 18:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ABC Cancels 'Last Man Standing'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/abc-cancels-last-man-standing-r1759/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Word is out this afternoon that ABC has cancelled Last Man Standing after six seasons on the air. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, as the veteran comedy has been an overall consistent performer for the network on Friday nights.
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	On the air since 2011, Last Man Standing was another successful TV venture for comedian Tim Allen. The show was Allen's first return to the small screen since 90s hit Home Improvement, and while it didn't quite have the longevity of his past series, its 130-episode run was impressive by today's standards.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1759</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 19:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NBC Cancels 'Timeless'</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/nbc-cancels-timeless-r1758/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that NBC has cancelled Timeless after its first season. This is sad news for fans of the show, as its final episode in February left with a cliffhanger that will now go unanswered.
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	The action drama premiered last fall as part of the network's fall line-up with a lot of momentum behind it. The show was created by two veteran producers, had a high profile time slot airing after The Voice on Monday nights, was heavily promoted, and received high critical praise from early reviews. While its premiere episode got off to a solid start, ratings slipped in subsequent weeks leaving only a limited audience who kept tuning in.
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	Signs the show was in trouble started to become apparent early on. When NBC added additional episodes to the show's freshman run, only three were ordered. Co-creator Eric Kripke also cautioned fans on his Twitter page, writing that its live viewer ratings likely needed to improve to warrant another season.
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	Timeless followed a team of time travelers who were chasing down a mysterious criminal intent on changing the past in order to destroy America. The team worked 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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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1758</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 18:16:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'Scandal' Ending After Season 7</title><link>https://dev.themidnightzone.com/articles/television/cancellations/scandal-ending-after-season-7-r1757/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	It is being reported that an endgame has been worked out for Scandal to conclude with its recently-ordered seventh season. While ABC hasn't yet commented on the matter, the network is expected to make an official announcement at their upfront presentation next week.
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	The veteran Shondaland political thriller has continued to be a solid performer deep into its run, with viewership numbers in key demographics making it one of broadcast television's top dramas. While most long-running series eventually end due to falling ratings, the decision to conclude Scandal is said to be creatively-driven, with creator Shonda Rhimes ultimately making the call.
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	It is being reported tonight that Fox has decided to cancel Sleepy Hollow. The news comes just over a month after the mystery drama aired its Season 4 finale. Considered to be on the bubble for a couple of years now, the network's move to end the show does not come as much of a surprise.
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	Sleepy Hollow premiered back in 2013 and was a strong addition to Fox's prime time lineup for its initial 13-episode run. Unfortunately it could not keep up that level of momentum during Season 2, though it maintained a respectable level of viewership that easily earned it another pickup. Things were not looking as good by the end Season 3, but despite being the network's lowest-rated drama it was brought back once again. The recently-concluded Season 4 saw the show's lowest ratings numbers yet, which sealed its fate.
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	It is being reported that The CW has decided against continuing with Frequency, opting to cancel the new series after just one season. The news does not come as much of a surprise, as the show's 13-episode freshman run struggled to find an audience and never really generated much buzz.
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	As we reported back in November, things were not looking good after the network failed to add any additional episodes to show's initial order. While there was a small amount of hope due to a deal with streaming giant Netflix, the lack of a back order all but sealed its fate.
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	Based on the 2000 film of the same name, Frequency followed a woman who never got the chance to really know her father before he was killed when she was only eight years old. 20 years later she is shocked to hear her dad's voice come through his broken old ham radio, transmitting from 1996. But even though communication is now possible, changing history proves to have a dramatic affect on her life in the present.
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	It is being reported that Emerald City has been cancelled after one season. NBC's reimagining of The Wizard of Oz premiered as a mid-season entry earlier this year with a 10-episode run. Unfortunately its time on the air drew little fanfare, and its ratings reflected that in its Friday night time slot.
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	Emerald City took a dark, reimagined look at the Land of Oz, where a 20-year-old Dorothy Gale is swept up into a mystical land far removed from her own. This unsuspecting young woman is forced to navigate this new, dangerous land filled with competing realms and dark magic, on the road to finding her true destiny.
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	Three episodes ahead of its first-season finale, NBC has pulled Powerless from its schedule effective immediately. The freshman comedy premiered earlier this year as a mid-season entry but through nine episodes has failed to attract a sizeable audience in its Thursday night time slot.
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	Set in the universe of DC Comics, Powerless follows a group of employees at Wayne Security in Charm City, which is home to a number of superheroes and villains - as well as citizens who are fed up of dealing with the collateral damage of their constant fighting.
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	It is not clear at this time if the unaired episodes of Powerless will make it to air.
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	Reports are out that ABC has pulled new series Time After Time from its schedule after just five episodes. The move does not come as much of a surprise after a slow start to the time travel drama, which has finished last against its Sunday night competition in each of its airings.
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	Based on the novel and movie of the same name, the series followed famed science fiction writer H.G. Wells and his time travelling adventures to modern day Manhattan in search of the murderous Jack the Ripper.
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	Today's cancellation sees Time After Time become the second show of the season to be pulled early in its run. CBS drama Doubt was yanked last month after just two episodes. Taking over its 9:00pm time slot for now will be episodes of Match Game beginning this Sunday, April 2.
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