Recently, ABC cancelled their beloved Wednesday night TV show, Nashville. While there won’t be a fifth season on the alphabet network, the series may not be over yet.
The Nashville TV show follows the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Eric Close, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Will Chase, and Oliver Hudson.
Following the cancellation news, Lionsgate TV has reportedly been shopping Nashville to other channels in hopes of continuing the series for a fifth season. While the studio certainly has financial incentive to keep the show going, it may be a tough sell.
The ratings have not been very good which is why ABC dropped it. The fourth season’s been averaging a 0.96 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.19 million viewers. Year-to-year, that’s down by 28% in the demo and down by 19% in total viewership.
Also, while fans are currently clamouring for Nashville to continue (#BringBackNashville), many series that have been picked up by other channels have not done very well in their new homes. For whatever reason, many viewers just don’t follow their show to another channel.
But, what do you think? Would you watch a fifth season of Nashville on another channel? Do you think viewership could improve on cable or on a streaming service?
What is wrong with the network execs,!!?? This was one of the best shows on TV. How bout we cancel some of the trashy reality programs instead? Thoroughly disgusted with ABC. And you cancelled Castle too.
I am so sick of the trashy reality programs.
I was so very upset I nearly cried when I heard that there wasn’t going to be a season 5 to Nashville. This is one of the best shows that’s on abc better than any other and I make sure I don’t miss it. It brings you to want to see more and the show always keeps you on your toes till the next one. Nashville should not be over. And I will for sure watch it anywhere it goes. ABC would be insane for cutting this show off. The season finale definetly leads to that there should be another… Read more »
Love love this show! Please bring it back! Any network will do !!
Do not have cable….but I would watch on regular tv. Fun show to watch. Enjoy Scarlet and Gunner.
I really enjoyed the Nashville tv show I hope it does come back for another season if it does go to another I will watch it no matter what channel great show!!
Why are the decent shows cancelled? The mix of characters and story lines are good and the music is great.. Some shows do run their course but this one had a ways to go….bring it back some one…please!!
I agree completely, this was one of my all time favorite shows. Everyone I know watches this show so that’s why I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that it’s over. It does seem like all the great shows never make it past 5 years. If they’re worried about ratings than try a different time slot b4 cancelling altogether. Very upsetting!
Please rethink your decision about Nashville. If you want to cancel something, cancel some of your “stupid” comedy shows. Let Nashville STAY !!!!!!
I still can’t believe ABC cancelled one of the BEST shows on TV!!! I would watch it anywhere ~ even if I had to pay for it!!!!
Love this show and would definitely watch it on any network!
Have watched Nashville all 4 seasons and hate to see it end. I hope to see it on another network. It has been one of three shows that I have watched the last 3 or 4 years. All of the actors and actresses on Nashville have made the show great and seem so real. I really don’t care what network it returns on, I will watch it!! One of the best shows on TV!!
ABC should carry the show their selfs. Never missed a show. Close to real as u can get as music is a tough one
Yes I would!!
OMG I love this show please don’t take it away from true fans just like I cried wen castle was removed it’s so sad that you guys do this keep us going an BAM bye ……I wanna know what’s gonna happen on Nashville keep it going thank u
Hate to see it go. Would definitely watch on any network.
Great show, fantastic cast!