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?
Bad decision on ABC to cancel two strong shows. Both a great shows to watch. I’m very tired of reality TV and shows with vampires/living dead etc.
What a shame for two really great shows to be canceled! ABC, think you made a terrible decision.
I am very sorry to hear ABC is cancelling these two shows. Nashville is truly one of a kind, I will miss it, esp if they don’t wrap up lose ends! Castle was one of the few shows my husband and I both enjoyed. I think you have made a couple of very bad decisions.
I was on vacation for a week and came back to watch the shows I’d had recorded only to find out they are both Series finales and not Season finales. Ridiculous! I have purchased Nashville Cd’s and enjoyed their ensemble music shows and I thought they were really addressing some social issues very well this season. Castle has been a delightful favorite from the beginning–a great mix of fun and serious. I will miss these shows and their casts and really can’t understand the rationale that ABC is using. Big mistake!
Nashville should be renewed, great music and plot
I feel ABC should consider that Castle and Nashville are good shows that a family can watch and lessons can be learned. Not shows that teach our youth how to rape, murder, prostitute themselves/others, consume alcohol/drugs to further their careers. What happened to Disney shows teaching goodness, love, consideration, compassion, the honest and moral lessons of a good life? Please don’t add anymore Satan or vampire shows. How about something the entire can watch.
Nashville is one of the best shows on television. From the writing to the music to the superb acting, it has everything you could ask for. It’s the kind of show you can feel good about watching because it’s about connections and relationships and it has a healthy, uplifting overall message. If there is some way to be sure that some other network or perhaps even Netflix picks them up for more seasons, I’d sure love to know what it is and how to help make that happen.
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I can not believe ABC cancelled Nashville! The story line is at such a good place.
Castle is another show that I enjoy and will be missed.
I’m disappointed as usual with ABC’s decision to cancel good TV. SMH
No, please don’t cancel Nashville! If ABC doesn’t change their mind I hope another network will pick it up. It’s far too good to be cancelled. Sad
Don’t cancel Nashville!!! One of the better shows to air in a long time. Always want more….Please, please, please reconsider.
this is very disappointing… time to remove my ABC app.
I won’t get caught up in any more ABC shows, in fact.
I never watched Castle but, absolutely a big fan of Nash ille. I hope another network pucks them up! Very disappointed in ABC.
I was a fan of both, I can understand why Castle was cancelled with one of the main actors want to leave. but i don’t understand why Nashville its was getting better. and still has a long story line to follow.
I think they should rethink the cancellation of Nashville with its rich story lines, great acting and good music. And perhaps rethink the continuation of the show Mistresses. Really? Acting is horrific story lines silly. Guess that’s why I usually watch Nbc. Now I won’t have to tape Chicago PD