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East New York was cancelled by CBS earlier this week, but there is still some hope that the series could be saved and renewed for a second season. The show’s studio, Warner Bros Television, had started to informally shop the series to other outlets in recent weeks when renewal talks with CBS weren’t going as well as hoped.
Starring Amanda Warren, Jimmy Smits, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Kevin Rankin, Richard Kind, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Olivia Luccardi, and Lavel Schley, East New York revolves around the officers and detectives of the 74th precinct in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Per Deadline, East New York had been on track for a renewal — until the cancellation of SWAT was rescinded. The two police dramas were essentially competing for the same time slot, so the newer drama ended up being the loser.
With a loyal following of viewers, there has been some backlash following the drama’s cancellation and the studio is looking for a new home. Those efforts are complicated now that the WGA strike is underway.
Mike Flynn, co-creator of the CBS series, told fans of the series to stay tuned in a post on Instagram.
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East New York’s finale airs on Sunday night on CBS.
What do you think? Do you want to see East New York return for a second season? Would you watch it on a new channel or service?
This is one of the best shows on TV. To cancel it does a great disservice to its viewers.
Yes I would.
A few years back CBS dumped NCIS-New Orleans. I am beginning to get pissed with CBS.
There are so many programs on CBS that I do not watch, including SWAT and others.
CBS, reconsider, keep East New York!!!
I think East New York is well-written, well-directed, and chocked full of great actresses and actor.
NYPD Blue was a terrific series and East New York reminds me of the long-running series.
ABC or NBC, please pick up this series and run with it!
I love this show. Please bring it back.
One of the best new shows.. canceling this show is a major error by the network while renewing other shows with no interest and lower ratings?
My husband and I love this show. It’s understated (which we appreciate), not over acted, and the characters and storylines are superb. Please don’t cancel it!!
Some entity needs to pick up this show. One of the few good shows left on ‘normal’ TV. We loved it! Keeping hope alive!
Well done show! Please renew East New York!!
244 positive comments….so far!
This website, and you fans, are doing all it can to save this show.
CBS….ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION?
Absolutely I would watch East New York – Season 2. It’s a really great show.
Do not cancel it’s a great show with diversity
This is a really great show. I will watch it if it moves to another channel. Why do you cancel the good shows and keep ones that are not so good. Save this show
Love East New York. It is too good to be cancelled. Has a realistic feel reminding me of the old NYPD Blue. Please bring it back!
It’s got better as the first series progressed and it needs to continue, CBS don’t obviously know a good thing when it’s got one!