The body count grows. The Murder in the First TV show has been cancelled after three seasons on TNT. Steven Bochco’s procedural drama series, starring Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson, just wrapped its third season in September.
The Murder in the First TV series cast also includes: Corey Reynolds, Michael Gaston, Sara Paxton, Raphael Sbarge, Lombardo Boyar, Ian Anthony Dale, Currie Graham, and Mimi Kirkland. Bochco, for his part, is working on a reboot of LA Law.
The Hollywood Reporter cites a ratings decline as the reason TNT chose to cancel Murder in the First. Here is more, from THR:
The decision hardly comes as a surprise for the cop drama starring Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson and co-created by Bochco and Eric Lodal. The series wrapped its three-season run Sept. 4 with just more than 1 million viewers — down considerably from its series debut of 3 million-plus.
The determination to cancel the drama, produced in-house, comes as TNT topper Kevin Reilly has been looking to refocus the cabler toward edgier fare. Gone is veteran Rizzoli & Isles and in its place are series like Michele Dockery entry Good Behavior and the adaptation of Animal Kingdom.
Murder was one of a dwindling number of scripted originals that were greenlighted before Reilly’s arrival at TNT. Still remaining are Major Crimes and Eric Dane starrer The Last Ship.
We have been tracking the ratings for Murder in the First, season three, and our numbers jibe with THR‘s analysis. The third season of Murder in the First averaged 0.23 in the 18-49 year old viewer demographic, and drew an average total audience of 1.367 million viewers.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Murder in the First TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on TNT?
I don’t fit your demographic, but I loved Murder in the First. Excellent story line and writing. Perhaps it didn’t “fly” because it was for adults.
Please do not cancel Murder In The First. The writers do an awesome job and the actors are excellent. Thank you
You should not cancel Murder in the First. The script is good and so is the acting.
What do I think? That your 18-49 age groups sucks. There are other people out here watching TV series such as Murder in the First. I really enjoyed the show. It never fails though. A TV channel starts a series and it only last 2-3 seasons and then it’s gone, just because of lower ratings. I am beginning to think that you do this on purpose……get us involved and then whisk the rug right out from under our feet. I hate getting involved in a show only to have it cancelled!
Another one bites the dust. I liked this show but it was difficult to find out when it was on, not much info on the network. More shows angled toward younger viewers. Now what to watch in the summer? Guess I have to download some kindle books
Me, too! Kindle books. At least you get an ending~
So sorry to learn this cancellation of Murder in the First. I loved it and looked forward to my summer shows. Too bad
Murder in The First is a great show! BRING IT BACK!!!
Murder in the First is awesome… BRING IT BACK!!
I am so disappointed to hear about Murder in the first being cancelled! It was a great show with an excellent cast! I like the animal kingdoms of the world, but it’s truly another sons of anarchy themed show! MIF was edgy, and sexy especially season 2! Season 2 had lots of unexpected twists and turns, especially the conclusion!!!
P.S. Maybe we can put together a petition and get this worthy show back?? Don’t know if that’s reasonable in the world of ratings and cable TV there’s a lot at stake, specifically $$$$$
Please don’t cancel Murder in the First! I love this show! Now we’ll be left hanging, not knowing what happens! All the really good shows are disappearing, and we are being left with junk! Please, I beg u TNT, don’t cancel MIF!!!
I cannot believe this show has been cancelled. It is definitely one of the best shows on tv. All the good shows get cancelled and all the crap is on over and over again. Used to watch tv every night for hours, not anymore…the list of good shows I can count on one hand. BRING THIS SHOW BACK….THEY DESERVE IT, AND WE DESERVE IT.
shame on TNT for cancelling Murder in the First. This was a great show.
They should have at least made another season so we could close out the characters personal situations and see how they ended.
I have always enjoyed TNT but will NOT be watching it much since this cancellation was made!
This is one of the better shows on TV. always canceling the best shows and then you wonder why people like Netflix and Amazon. Very disappointed?
Maybe Netflix will pick the show up and make it better, like almost every show they do…
Please, Please reconsider …..this was such a great show and cast….just great writing and always wondering what was coming next and the guest stars were outstanding too….interesting story lines and not so gory or sleazy or whatever other shows seem to think they need to succeed. So disappointing…Maybe the backlash will help bring it back….it’s so worth it. Love the main stars…you’re making a huge mistake…..