Showing posts with label Renewals and Cancellations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Renewals and Cancellations. Show all posts

May 20, 2014


Over the last week primetime television networks have been holding their annual up-fronts, giving us a peak at new series and pilots for the 2014-2015 television season. Usually there are only a few shows in the bunch that catch my attention – but this year close to a dozen shows all look like they are going to deliver. Here is the best and the worst of the new series:
The Best and the Worst: Fall Primetime Preview
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The Best and the Worst: Fall Primetime Preview

May 9, 2014


It’s that time of year again! Renewals and cancellations are being announced by the hour as we all clutch our chests waiting to see if our favorite shows will live to see another season. Unlike previous years, I’m making it out of the 2013-2014 television season almost completely unscathed. With the exception of Being Human and Dexter (both ended on their own without being cancelled), all of my favorite shows have been renewed. This is a first!

Take a look at some of this season’s pick-ups and cancellations on network television.
Network Television Renewals & Cancellations: Did your favorite show make the cut?
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Network Television Renewals & Cancellations: Did your favorite show make the cut?

February 18, 2014


Showtime president David Nevins announced today that the network has renewed it's hit series Shameless and House of Lies for new seasons set to air next year The two shows will join the already-renewed Episodes for the 2015 winter season. 

This comes as no surprise as all three shows have received almost universal critical acclaim. Matt LeBlanc and Don Cheadle won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Comedy Series in 2011 and 2012, respectively. While Shameless is the second highest rated premium cable series this season. Showtime has a lot to be proud of with this line-up. 

I, for one, am very happy to see Shameless get another season. I do hope that the Emmy Award and/or Golden Globe voters take Emmy Rossum and Jeremy Allen White's performances into consideration for nominations this year. They both have been absolutely outstanding this season. Just take a look at this preview for next week's episode and tell me they don't deserve it. You can't! So lets get this #EmmyForEmmy campaign started already!

House of Lies and Episodes have been on my to-watch list for a while now. I'll probably get around to it before the new seasons start. I remember being really excited for House of Lies because of Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, anyone?!) but somehow never got around to watching it. Ahh, so much television, so little time to consume it all. 
Showtime renews Shameless & House of Lies
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Showtime renews Shameless & House of Lies

February 14, 2014


The CW announced today renewals for five shows for the 2014-2015 network television season. The pick ups include: Supernatural for a 10th season, The Vampire Diaries for a 6th season, Arrow for a 3rd season, and freshmen dramas Reign and The Originals for a 2nd season. 

Network president Mark Pedowitz said of the renewals: “This season we’ve had great success with our new hit series The Originals paired with Supernatural, giving us our best Tuesday nights in years. The Vampire Diaries is #2 in its time period in the young adult demos, and with Arrow continuing to gain among young men, and Reign growing its time period, we now have strong nights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I’m very pleased to announce early pickups for all five series, and let our fans know they’ll have more great drama to look forward to next season.”

Pick ups for Supernatural, Arrow, and The Vampire Diaries were imminent as they're the only thing keeping the number 5 network alive. Even so, I'm still very happy to see Arrow get another season as it's the only show on The CW that I watch regularly (I'm like three seasons behind on Supernatural). I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of action-adventure or comic-book based series. I know The CW has a stigma of... less than stellar quality, but Arrow is an exception. Or maybe I'm just blinded because I'm a DC fanboy? 

Speaking of, Arrow creators are developing spin-off series starring Barry Allen aka "The Flash" and I am so incredibly and embarrassingly excited for it. 
The CW announces early pick ups for 2014-15 season
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The CW announces early pick ups for 2014-15 season