Out with the old, in with the new. At this week’s upfront presentations, ABC chief Channing Dungey explained the network’s decision to cancel both Nashville and Castle, TVInsider reports.
Earlier, we reported ABC had cancelled Nashville after four seasons, while Castle was cancelled after eight.
When asked why the network decided to end the two series, Dungey explained it was a combination of financial reasons and wanting room for new shows in the network’s 2016-17 lineup:
“In terms of the behind-the-scenes thing that were happening on both Castle and Nashville, the studios in each case were looking for the best creative and financial ways to make room for a ninth season of Castle and a fifth season of Nashville. They were definitely engaged in a bunch of conversations on a studio level on what would set them up the best for success should they get the order.
… in terms of what we were discussing internally… it was the best fit for things on the schedule. Obviously looking at ratings, looking at our own finances, looking at some of the new development. A lot of those decisions did come down to the wire, which is the difficult thing about these jobs: you have to weigh and measure a bunch of different things. At the end of the day, it didn’t feel that—even though both Castle and Nashville were wonderful shows for us and good performers for a long time—the future for us did not really lie in those shows.”
What do you think? Were you a fan of either Castle or Nashville? Do you think ABC should’ve renewed both?
Nashville is such a good series. Hate that is being cancelled. Will probably be replaced with garbage. Guess there wasn’t enough stupid, not funny comedy or not enough blood & gore. Can only hope it will be picked up by another network.
I am shocked. I do not wish for these shows to be canceled. Especially Nashville. Love the music. Love the characters.
This is no way to treat the fans of these shows. I hope another Network picks them up.
I’m very upset it was my favorite tv show couldn’t wait each week it offered so much interest , music excellent . Story line great,exciting, each show went by so fast it didn’t last long enough to. Hope you would reconsider your investment ! Nashville will always be the best amazing series. I can’t believe you are taking this away from the public.
This is my favorite show!! What will go there some more reality tv!! enough with this KEEP NASHVILLE ON!!!!!
They take two great shows off TV only to put some stupid **** shows in place of these shows. Leave the good shows on TV. This is why I don’t like watching ABC, CBS, and NBC because they cancel the good shows.
Keep Nashville!!!
I love Nashville…I wait for it all week long…it is one of the few shows on tv that aren’t machine-gunning each other…what the hell is wrong with these execs????
Please don’t cancel Nashville! There’s not much on tv worth watching , making Netflix much more appealing, and canceling a good show isn’t good business. The music is great, the characters have substance and the storylines are believable. There is chemistry between the actors and they are really talented musicians! All the stupid “reality” shows are overdone and getting more and more ridiculous. Maybe Netflix will pick up Nashville like they’ve picked up a lot of other good shows! If Disney owns abc and Hulu ,I guess that’s why most people watch Netflix!
It seems that if it isn’t blood guts gore and trash, it can’t survive. The networks need to wake up ! The “smart phone generation” have not been the loyal viewers some of us older folks have been, the phony, stupid “not so reality shows are disgusting …… Both Nashville and Castle have been shows that keep me watching TV……..guess I’ll be looking for some good books, they can’t be cancelled !
I did not know Nasville was cancelled until watching the show tonight,
I love this show for the story lines and the Country music,. I also watch Castle which I also love. I watched this show Monday, and was surprised by the ending,
My questions is why get rid of good shows with great story lines and actors, & actresses.
Please reconsider .
Please, please do not cancel these shows. They are both excellent with wonderful storylines, actors and charisma. The cast have become part of our families. If you cancel these shows it’s like reading a 500 page novel only fo find out the last 100 pqgea have been ripped from the book. It’s hard to believe the financial teams at Disney can’t come up with a solution to keep these shows. Come on… work this out.
I am so disappointed to here this series is ending! Nashville is one of the best tv shows abc has ever shown! I’m so sick of loving a good show and watching it every week just to have it cancelled too soon! Great script, great acting and great music! Please do not this show end!
I am completely devastated by this. I absolutely love love love Nashville! I can’t believe ABC is actually letting this series go. I look so forward to Wednesday nights just to hear the incredible music, the great cast and awesome acting. Please don’t cancel this show!
Nashville is a great show. It deals with situations that the average person often has to deal with as well as the things “stars” face and the fact that stardom is not always easy. I hope you will reconsider.
Please reconsider and don’t cancel the show. This show I great.