It looks like we may have the second cancellation of the 2019-20 television season — and the second for NBC. While the network hasn’t officially cancelled the Bluff City Law TV series, NBC has opted not to order any additional episodes. The first season is being capped at just 10 episodes.
Airing on Monday nights, the Bluff City Law TV series stars Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Scott Shepherd, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, MaameYaa Boafo, Stony Blyden, and Jayne Atkinson. Coming from a famous Memphis family that’s known for taking on injustice, a brilliant lawyer named Sydney Strait (McGee) used to work at her father Elijah’s celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way. After barely speaking to Elijah (Smits) for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly. In the wake of the loss of his wife and in hopes of reconnecting with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his Civil Rights firm and take on a chemical company whose product may cause cancer. Despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she agrees because she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world — as long as they can find a way to get along. No sooner has Sydney returned than she stumbles on a secret that Elijah has been keeping from her that may change everything.
After four episodes, the first season of Bluff City Law is averaging a 0.65 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.99 million viewers. The series, which follows The Voice (NBC’s highest-rated show) drew a 0.81 rating with 4.61 million viewers in its premiere. The most recent installment hit a 0.50 demo with just 3.39 million.
With numbers like these, it’s no surprise that NBC isn’t ordering any additional episodes and, unless the ratings start to miraculously climb, a second season renewal seems like a longshot, at best.
The network clearly had high hopes for Bluff City Law in that the programmers gave it a strong lead-in. Also, in August, NBC ordered six additional scripts, likely with the expectation of ordering additional first season episodes.
For now, it looks like the peacock network plans to air the remaining six episodes. Those plans could certainly change, especially if the ratings continue to fall. Last week, NBC cancelled the Sunnyside comedy series and plans to release the remaining episodes online.
What do you think? Do you like the Bluff City Law TV show? Do you think that it should be cancelled?
This show is smart and the characters are great. It deserves more time to attract more viewers. Please renew this show, and if they don’t, Hey Netflix, this one is a winner, give it a chance.
I’m so worried about Bluff City Law I am willing to sign a contract with NBC to only watch them!
Please don’t cancel Bluff City Law, it is the nest new show not only this year but in many years. I can’t believe everybody doesn’t feel this way. I have no idea what competition they have but I can only assume that’s the problem. If Bluff City Law is canceled I don’t even want to Watch tv anymore, I guess I’ll start back going to bars, playing pool & getting drunk & when I don’t go out I finish all those books in the corner behind my TV…..
I hope Bluff City Law stays on the air I was sorry to see this was the season finale tonight. The show is well written and I enjoy the actors. The show is great and stands out among other offerings
Please renew! Love seeing Memphis as the backdrop and enjoy the content of the show that aims higher!
This is a great show aimed at a mature viewing audience. Please reconsider!!
Bluff city law a great show! So by all means cancel it!
Best new show. I hope the network decides to renew
Just b/c it doesn’t bring in the ratings, it will people have to catch on, that its a good show, with great stories about real life, please reconsider please?????????
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE give this show a chance, back in the day, they didn’t think MASH was going to make it, but they gave it a chance, and it became a high rated tv show, it was the most watched finale…..The show is GREAT, good acting and we all love Jimmy Smits
I love this show. Please give it a chance. At least it is something good to watch for a change with topics that are happening in the real world.
This is the best new series in years. I hope they give ita fair chance
I’ve just watched all episodes in 3 sittings. This is one of the best shows I’ve seen this year. It takes into consideration that the viewer might want an experience to reflect on.
Wish there were more shows for real adults.
This is such a good show with great acting and believable plots. Please do not cancel . Move it to another time slot and please give it another chance.
My words exactly!
I have been a fan of Jimmy Smits since LA Law. It is great to see him back with an excellent show,cast and current, interesting story lines. Please renew!