14 TV Shows Likely to Get the Ax After This Season

[Machiavelli]

Michelle Regalado
The Cheat Sheet
November 12, 2016

It's not easy for any TV show - whether new or returning -- to avoid the ax. Some start out strong and end up losing viewers over time, while others just can't make it work in their freshman season. Plus, as audiences know all too well, cancellations aren't always predictable. While some seem doomed right from the start, others remain on the bubble for some time (Sleepy Hollow, Bones).

In the coming months, all five major networks will have to decide which entries from their lineup -- from sitcoms to to fantasy dramas -- will get officially pulled. Here's a look at 14 shows that may be counting this TV season as their last.

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[geronl]

I can tell you now I wouldn't recognise almost any of them

[Wingnut]

I tried to watch new MacGyver.  I gave 3 shows.  It was painful and I really want those Three hours back.  Who ever thought putting cocky braindead millennial in the staring roll should ask his mother to retrieve his balls from the mason jar on the top shelf of the basement pantry.

[goatprairie]

Whenever I watch new shows (a rare occurrence) I'm always struck by how p.c. they are. I only watch action shows, so my selection is somewhat limited.
You  have the requisite female hero who can demolish men twice her size. Females and minorities have to be in charge of police departments or the scientists, medical/tech experts who solve the problem or crime.
White males are frequently depicted as childish or boorish types who have to be saved or shown the errors of their ways. 
Even shows with white male protagonists many times have him as a wimp. I saw the tail end of "The Mentalist" one time, as he confronted some female criminal about her crime. She knocked him down and proceeded to kick him as he crouched in a fetal position. That was enough for me.

[ABX]

With Amazon and Netflix now competing for TV series, the networks are going to have to up their game.

I just binged watched The Crown on Netflix in three days, one of the best shows I've ever seen. It is the most expensive television series ever made, not because it is over the top, but they spared no expense to make every single detail accurate. The acting and writing are brilliant.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-the-crown-review-20161103-snap-story.html

[Gefn]

I won't miss any of those shows- I didn't watch McGyver on principle, and I did see one episode of "Son of Zorn" because it was on before or after "The Simpsons" and I didn't feel like getting up to change the channel.

It was bad. Certainly Fox can think up some decent animated comedy? Or bring back Futureama in that slot?

[jmyrlefuller]

I won't miss any of those shows- I didn't watch McGyver on principle, and I did see one episode of "Son of Zorn" because it was on before or after "The Simpsons" and I didn't feel like getting up to change the channel.

It was bad. Certainly Fox can think up some decent animated comedy? Or bring back Futureama in that slot?

Futurama, the show that JUST WON'T DIE!

(Kind of like Matt Groening's other show.)

[Cripplecreek]

I won't miss any of those shows- I didn't watch McGyver on principle, and I did see one episode of "Son of Zorn" because it was on before or after "The Simpsons" and I didn't feel like getting up to change the channel.

It was bad. Certainly Fox can think up some decent animated comedy? Or bring back Futureama in that slot?

I found a kids show I like that seems to go against the PC tide while watching with my preeteen niece. Henry Danger is about a teen sidekick to an adult superhero and neither is really all that into the superhero thing. Its actually a pretty funny show.

An episode I watched last week had teen Henry coaching a little kids basketball team under the usual PC rules, Henry and his team resisted and became winners while rubbing the PC noses in it.

[Gefn]

I found a kids show I like that seems to go against the PC tide while watching with my preeteen niece. Henry Danger is about a teen sidekick to an adult superhero and neither is really all that into the superhero thing. Its actually a pretty funny show.

An episode I watched last week had teen Henry coaching a little kids basketball team under the usual PC rules, Henry and his team resisted and became winners while rubbing the PC noses in it.

I will look for it. I think that's on Nickelodeon.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

I tried to watch new MacGyver.  I gave 3 shows.  It was painful and I really want those Three hours back.  Who ever thought putting cocky braindead millennial in the staring roll should ask his mother to retrieve his balls from the mason jar on the top shelf of the basement pantry.

The original MacGyver was always popular with my dark green Marines.  They thought he was cool as hell.

Miss those guys.

[musiclady]

I can tell you now I wouldn't recognise almost any of them

Elementary is the only one I've even heard of.

[Idiot]

I won't miss any of those shows- I didn't watch McGyver on principle, and I did see one episode of "Son of Zorn" because it was on before or after "The Simpsons" and I didn't feel like getting up to change the channel.

It was bad. Certainly Fox can think up some decent animated comedy? Or bring back Futureama in that slot?

I lasted probably 5 minutes watching the "Son of Zorn"...what a horrible show.

[bolobaby]

I only watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu right now. A lot less Hulu because it requires you to "keep up" in some cases.

I don't recognize any of these shows. Not one.

Good things I have watched on Netflix recently have been:

Dark Matter (still working on this one - somewhere in Season 2.)
Luke Cage (still in progress)
Stranger Things (holy crap! awesome)
Making a Murderer
Knights of Sidonia (You really have to give anime a chance. Most start out somewhat basic in the first 1-3 episodes, then start getting really deep on the character development and side stories. It's also fun to watch awkward Japanese sexuality. Crazy.)

[bolobaby]

Whenever I watch new shows (a rare occurrence) I'm always struck by how p.c. they are. I only watch action shows, so my selection is somewhat limited.
You  have the requisite female hero who can demolish men twice her size. Females and minorities have to be in charge of police departments or the scientists, medical/tech experts who solve the problem or crime.
White males are frequently depicted as childish or boorish types who have to be saved or shown the errors of their ways. 
Even shows with white male protagonists many times have him as a wimp. I saw the tail end of "The Mentalist" one time, as he confronted some female criminal about her crime. She knocked him down and proceeded to kick him as he crouched in a fetal position. That was enough for me.

@goatprairie

Dude - if you have Netflix, watch Stranger Things. The male adult protagonist on that show is basically like Han Solo. No PC BS.

[geronl]

Elementary is the only one I've even heard of.

I probably wouldn't recognizing any of the top shows names, much less the bottom. lol

[geronl]

It's also fun to watch awkward Japanese sexuality. Crazy.)

They love their underage sex

[musiclady]

I only watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu right now. A lot less Hulu because it requires you to "keep up" in some cases.

I don't recognize any of these shows. Not one.

Good things I have watched on Netflix recently have been:

Dark Matter (still working on this one - somewhere in Season 2.)
Luke Cage (still in progress)
Stranger Things (holy crap! awesome)
Making a Murderer
Knights of Sidonia (You really have to give anime a chance. Most start out somewhat basic in the first 1-3 episodes, then start getting really deep on the character development and side stories. It's also fun to watch awkward Japanese sexuality. Crazy.)

Watched the first three episodes of "The Crown" on Netflix last night.  We're loving it.

[Idiot]

Elementary is the only one I've even heard of.

Elementary really isn't a bad show.  I watch the reruns on the weekends.  The British guy speaks so fast at times though, he's hard to understand.  Or maybe it's me...lol.

[musiclady]

Elementary really isn't a bad show.  I watch the reruns on the weekends.  The British guy speaks so fast at times though, he's hard to understand.  Or maybe it's me...lol.

Nah........ when British guys speak really fast or soft, NONE of us on this side of the pond have any idea what they're talking about.   ^-^

[Frank Cannon]

Elementary is still on? I gave up on that a while back because it got stupid. Same for Blacklist. Who's dumb idea was it to kill off Lizzie? The damn show is about her and Red.

The other shows I never heard of. Can't think of one network show we watch anymore.

[dfwgator]

I watch KDramas on viki.com and dramafever.com.    I really enjoy the fact that since the actors are Korean, I don't have to worry about hearing their political views. 

[mountaineer]

We've gotten to the point of watching only reruns of Law and Order, a few sporting events and Barnwood Builders on the DIY network.

Maya and Marty in Manhattan - saw it promoted; no interest, even though I like Martin Short
Braindead - never heard of it
American Gothic - may have seen a promo once, not interested
Notorious - never heard of it
The Exorcist - saw a promo, not interested
MacGyver - not interested, never watched
Rosewood - not interested after seeing promo, never watched
Conviction - never heard of it
Scream Queens - came across it once while surfing, couldn't stand more than 30 seconds
Frequency - never heard of it
The Blacklist - don't like the lead actor, never watched
Son of Zorn - don't like the lead actress, never watched
Elementary - Lucy Liu gives me the creeps, never watched
Secrets and Lies - never heard of it

So what's on tonight? Never mind, I have to work.

[bolobaby]

They love their underage sex

@geronl

So you obviously haven't watched any, then, since the vast majority of *good* anime doesn't have sex, just sexual embarrassment. Lots of red faces and awkward moments when one character says something that could be construed as indicating they like another character.

Although there are some exceptions among anime that I would rate as "decent." Seven Deadly Sins, for example, and the boob-grabbing.

[bolobaby]

Watched the first three episodes of "The Crown" on Netflix last night.  We're loving it.

@musiclady

I will put The Crown on my list. I'm going through boxes and boxes of old comics to prepare for sale, and it's something that can be done while binge watching shows. So, since I don't normally subject myself to a lot of TV, I'm going through Dark Matter pretty damn quick.

[SZonian]

We've gotten to the point of watching only reruns of Law and Order, a few sporting events and Barnwood Builders on the DIY network.

Maya and Marty in Manhattan - saw it promoted; no interest, even though I like Martin Short
Braindead - never heard of it
American Gothic - may have seen a promo once, not interested
Notorious - never heard of it
The Exorcist - saw a promo, not interested
MacGyver - not interested, never watched
Rosewood - not interested after seeing promo, never watched
Conviction - never heard of it
Scream Queens - came across it once while surfing, couldn't stand more than 30 seconds
Frequency - never heard of it
The Blacklist - don't like the lead actor, never watched
Son of Zorn - don't like the lead actress, never watched
Elementary - Lucy Liu gives me the creeps, never watched
Secrets and Lies - never heard of it

So what's on tonight? Never mind, I have to work.

Pretty much the same here, have not watched one episode, let alone a minute of any of the above listed programs...very little on networks interest me enough to get my butt to sit in the chair...I prefer watching MeTV which is like a classic tv station...shows from the 50s-80s...they used to show classic commercials, but now, not at all...

Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Holmes on homes, How it's made, Outrageous Acts of Science, L&O Criminal Intent re-runs, even with it's persistent portrayal of "evil conservatives"...pretty much do it for me.

Currently watching Hell on Wheels and X-Files on Netflix...

[musiclady]

@musiclady

I will put The Crown on my list. I'm going through boxes and boxes of old comics to prepare for sale, and it's something that can be done while binge watching shows. So, since I don't normally subject myself to a lot of TV, I'm going through Dark Matter pretty damn quick.

@bolobaby - I can't vouch for its historic accuracy (other than the basics which they've gotten right), but it's well done, and I happen to be a fan of English monarchy...... and especially Elizabeth II.  She's always fascinated me.

I think there are 10 episodes, and I'm guessing we'll be through them in a few evenings.

[truth_seeker]

May I advocate for Streaming video service with no commercials?

Netflix, Amazon Prime combined are less than $20 per month.

If you like British, Acorn is $5.99 I believe.

PBS, Smithsonian are free.

SlingTV is $20 or 25.

 

[geronl]

@musiclady

I haven't read comics in forever. There was a 4-issue special from Marvel in the 80's called Transformers Vs GI Joe that I remember. Maybe some Hollywood writer will come across it and a film will be made. lol.

[musiclady]

@musiclady

I haven't read comics in forever. There was a 4-issue special from Marvel in the 80's called Transformers Vs GI Joe that I remember. Maybe some Hollywood writer will come across it and a film will be made. lol.

That'd sure be different.

You should write to somebody and ask them to do that.     :dx1:

[Ghost Bear]

I will speak up for one show on the list, the current season of "Secrets and Lies". It's become one of the "must watch" shows for my wife and I. However, I suspect that it's designed to wrap up the current story line at the end of the season, so if it doesn't get renewed for another season it won't matter much. Just so long as they finish the current season!

I you like murder mysteries where every character is guilty of *something* (not necessarily the murder itself...) then I would recommend checking it out; however, you may want to wait for the series to come out on Netflix or some other service, as I think it would benefit a lot from binge-watching.

[Gefn]

I will speak up for one show on the list, the current season of "Secrets and Lies". It's become one of the "must watch" shows for my wife and I. However, I suspect that it's designed to wrap up the current story line at the end of the season, so if it doesn't get renewed for another season it won't matter much. Just so long as they finish the current season!

I you like murder mysteries where every character is guilty of *something* (not necessarily the murder itself...) then I would recommend checking it out; however, you may want to wait for the series to come out on Netflix or some other service, as I think it would benefit a lot from binge-watching.

One murder mystery series I got hooked on from Netflix was "Poriot". Great acting, lovely sets. And old automobiles and trains.

[Ancient]

I have been trying to watch macgyver, but parts of the show are getting worse instead of better.  The last episode had an elite assasin devote several minutes to man crushing on how awesome macgyver was... don't dialogue me on how awesome the hero is.. show me!

Speaking of heroes, I like the superhero shows, but I'm about to dump them for the rude political agenda they feel the need to weave into the show.

Frequency has been pretty good, would hate to see that one go.  During the episode 1,I was not sure if they had room for a long term plot, but it had been quite a few episodes and it has been interesting.  I'm starting to suspect that the villain has someone giving them advice from the future.  If you like sci-fi/detective shows, this one is pretty good.

[musiclady]

One murder mystery series I got hooked on from Netflix was "Poriot". Great acting, lovely sets. And old automobiles and trains.

I only saw one episode and he died.  Without giving info that's a spoiler, did the show return after that??

And if so, HOW??   ^-^

@Freya

[Gefn]

I only saw one episode and he died.  Without giving info that's a spoiler, did the show return after that??

And if so, HOW??   ^-^

@Freya

Agatha Christie wrote a lot of books with Hercule Poriot. The last book she ever wrote was "Curtain" and that was when she killed off Poriot because she was elderly at the time and couldn't write anymore.

You started at the end. You need to start at the beginning. It ran for 23 years.

P.S. the best ones were the early ones IMHO.

[musiclady]

Agatha Christie wrote a lot of books with Hercule Poriot. The last book she ever wrote was "Curtain" and that was when she killed off Poriot because she was elderly at the time and couldn't write anymore.

You started at the end. You need to start at the beginning. It ran for 23 years.

P.S. the best ones were the early ones IMHO.

Oh............ that's interesting.  I was watching at a friend's house and that was the episode that was on.

Thanks for the info!

[Gefn]

Oh............ that's interesting.  I was watching at a friend's house and that was the episode that was on.

Thanks for the info!

I think you will really like them @musiclady

If you watch them let me know what you think, please.

[musiclady]

I think you will really like them @musiclady

If you watch them let me know what you think, please.

Will do!  Edited to say that I see they are on Netflix.  ^-^

[Gefn]

Will do!  Are they on Netflix?

Yes ma'am! All 13 seasons.

[geronl]

That'd sure be different.

You should write to somebody and ask them to do that.     :dx1:

Looks like it has been redone in comic book form a couple of times, or at least new covers judging from a Google image search



The art style sure changed a lot.

[WhatWouldReaganDo]

Elementary is still on? I gave up on that a while back because it got stupid. Same for Blacklist. Who's dumb idea was it to kill off Lizzie? The damn show is about her and Red.

The other shows I never heard of. Can't think of one network show we watch anymore.

Lizzie is NOT dead.

[goatprairie]

The wife and I really like "Never Call Saul." "Fargo('s)"  first two seasons were somewhat interesting. As far as "new" shows, that's about it.

[Frank Cannon]

Lizzie is NOT dead.

See. They lost me before they could come up with some nonsense way of bringing her back. Maybe I will catch up with it when the new season hits Netflix.

[kevindavis007]

With Amazon and Netflix now competing for TV series, the networks are going to have to up their game.

I just binged watched The Crown on Netflix in three days, one of the best shows I've ever seen. It is the most expensive television series ever made, not because it is over the top, but they spared no expense to make every single detail accurate. The acting and writing are brilliant.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-the-crown-review-20161103-snap-story.html

You can add Hulu to the list as well.

[kevindavis007]

May I advocate for Streaming video service with no commercials?

Netflix, Amazon Prime combined are less than $20 per month.

If you like British, Acorn is $5.99 I believe.

PBS, Smithsonian are free.

SlingTV is $20 or 25.

 

I have SlingTV and I love it.

[sneakypete]

Elementary is still on? I gave up on that a while back because it got stupid. Same for Blacklist. Who's dumb idea was it to kill off Lizzie? The damn show is about her and Red.

The other shows I never heard of. Can't think of one network show we watch anymore.

@Frank Cannon

Uhhhhh,she wasn't killed off. She's right back there beating the hell out of males,females,and undecideds,without even breaking into a sweat.

I'd tell you what happened,but don't want to spoil several episodes for you if you want to catch up. Split season right now in hiatus.  The second half-comes back in Jan.

[sneakypete]

May I advocate for Streaming video service with no commercials?

Netflix, Amazon Prime combined are less than $20 per month.

If you like British, Acorn is $5.99 I believe.

PBS, Smithsonian are free.

SlingTV is $20 or 25.

 

@truth_seeker

Screw Sling tv. Get a ROKU-3 or 4 and pull in close to 4,000 channels,most free.

[sneakypete]

One murder mystery series I got hooked on from Netflix was "Poriot". Great acting, lovely sets. And old automobiles and trains.

@Freya

You don't need Netflix. Go to PBS and start recording/watching Masterpiece Mystery and Masterpiece Theater. There is a BUNCH of that stuff. You will probably enjoy Sherlock and Inspector Lewis,too.

Not to mention "Danger,UXB",about a WW-2 British unit that disarmed Nazi's bombs that didn't explode on impact like they were designed to do.

And Foyle's War,about a Scotland Yard Chief Detective that solves crimes during WW-2.

[sneakypete]

The wife and I really like "Never Call Saul." "Fargo('s)"  first two seasons were somewhat interesting. As far as "new" shows, that's about it.

@goatprairie

If you didn't watch "Breaking Bad",start doing so right now with episode 1,season 1. I don't think there was a single episode of that series that didn't end with me saying "DAYUM! I didn't see THAT coming!"

Breaking Bad was where Saul got his start.

[truth_seeker]

@truth_seeker

Screw Sling tv. Get a ROKU-3 or 4 and pull in close to 4,000 channels,most free.

I have a Roku (now 3 of them) but for my wife, Sling TV gives her several channels, and I need to convince the ladies of the house it is okay to give up their beloved cable TV.

I am also in need of a better antenna setup.



 

[sneakypete]

I have a Roku (now 3 of them) but for my wife, Sling TV gives her several channels, and I need to convince the ladies of the house it is okay to give up their beloved cable TV.

I am also in need of a better antenna setup.

@truth_seeker

http://www.channelmaster.com/Special_Offers_s/364.htm?Click=124486

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024R4B5C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BTW,I like those RCA antennas so much I use two of them,one for the house and one for the workshop,and have given two to friends as presents.