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?
I really enjoy this show more than any other. Yes it’s a little “soapy” but that is what I like about it. I absolutely love most of the plot lines (there are some twists and turns) and LOVE LOVE LOVE the music. I sure hope another network picks it up. I’ll watch it for sure.
I miss this show already. Even though it is a soap opera, it is different than anything else on TV. I hope there are enough votes to bring it back, and I will watch it no matter where it lands.
Please bring Nashville Back…such a great show with great talent !!!!
it’s the only show I watch.
I would watch Nashville on any channel! I love the show and music. Please bring it back!!!
I definitely want more seasons of Nashville and I am willing to follow it on different networks as well as NetFlick, Amazon, etc.
I would definitely follow Nashville to any channel. Please bring it back – a great show full of amazing talent!!
Yes, I’d watch Nashville on another channel….love that show
yes i would love t see season 5 of Nashville on cable channel
I LOVE this show!!! Would follow you wherever you go!!!
HUGE FAN! Would definetly watch more seasons!!
I would follow this show any channel. Bring Nashville back!
I can’t believe that ABC Cancelled two of our family’s favorite television shows..NASHVILLE and THE FAMILY..WHY..They didn’t give us a proper ending to either of those show..the only show left on ABC that we watch is Quantico..once that show is done..ABC will have lost us as a viewer completely.
I agree…Nashville…loved the cast…& music….also The Family…so intriging….2 great shows gone….Yet , The stupid reality shows won’t go away….I would watch either anywhere
Love the show, characters and the music! Please continue on another network !
This is one of the only shows that our entire family watch together. We’re sorry and shocked that they cancelled it. We would watch it on any other station.
I have enjoyed every season, love the characters and music. Please bring it back for another season.