After some very lackluster ratings, NBC is shutting down production on Outlaw. Is it the next to be cancelled?
The Outlaw TV show follows the crusades of a Supreme Court Justice (Jimmy Smits) who decides to step down and go back to being a lawyer to fight injustices. The NBC series also stars Carly Pope, David Ramsey, Jesse Bradford, and Ellen Woglom.
Outlaw debuted via a special preview on Wednesday September 15th, following the season finale of America’s Got Talent. The series premiere was reasonably sampled with a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 10.68 million viewers.
In its regular timeslot a week and two days later, episode two attracted only a 1.1 rating in the demo and 4.89 million total viewers. Last Friday, Outlaw garnered only a 1.0 rating and 4.72. Though expectations are lower on Friday nights, this performance is terrible.
NBC has now shut down production of the series while execs mull over how to proceed. They supposedly want to see how the series performs over the next couple weeks but there’s no reason to expect that the numbers will get any better.
Eight episodes of Outlaw have been produced and five haven’t aired yet. While it seems likely that NBC will air them all at some point, it seems even more likely that Outlaw will be cancelled soon.
What do you think? Do you watch Outlaw on NBC? Do you think the show could be saved? What would you change?
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I looked forward to watching Outlaw. Jimmy Smits’ overall charisma, charm and larger than life persona was entirely refreshing to watch. The cases tackled on Outlaw were extremely interesting.
My wife is very angry and incensed that this show is likely for cancellation. She can’t believe this high quality show has not been given a chance to gain traction with other viewers. She does watch television on Friday nights and considers this show to be a staple of her television viewing schedule. I am typing this because if she does, it will likely blow out the hard drive.
Hey people out there in TV land lets boycott NBC! lets not watch this station at all!
when they can shut us out from a great show like ” Outlaw ” then we can cancel NBC TOO!
I can’t believe NBC has done this!!! why cancel the great show!! I was so angry when
” Kane ” was canceled and now “Outlaw ” too! Give this show a chance to prove its self,
this is a great show! please put it back on the air. I LOVE JIMMY SMIT. You have wrecked my Friday nights people! PLEASE!!!
love this show but I guess it’s too above the intellectual reasoning of the viewers who would rather see moronic shows like The Defenders or Undercover. NBC did this with Life 2 years ago and who they need is better management
Over the past few years, NBC has produced several good shows. However, they do not give the shows a chance to catch on. If a rating is low to start with, it is cancelled right then. Outlaw is a very good show and should stay. Chase is a good show also, but it will probably be cancelled also.
I cannot believe NBC has cancelled this show. It is by far better than most of the new shows. The insightful ways this show deals with current events and issues which we are all experiencing in these economically, and politically challenged times, Outlaw is another way to look at these issues. It also educates people, many whom may never take the time to listen to NBC World News, or watch any of several informative Political Shows on MSNBC. Shows such as OUTLAW serve as Boston Legal did in it’s time, to educate and help to make people aware of what… Read more »
What a mistake to cancel one of the most robust and best shows out this fall season. Needs to be better advertised on a good time slot and given more time to catch on. Actors are great, Jimmy Smitts fits the role well and I like the rest of the cast. Topics are current and story lines have a good twist to them. Good writers!!
Very entertaining; leave on and cancel a different show but this one is quality!
I’m sorry to hear about the cancellation of Outlaw. I feel its a quality show that’s tackling some important issues done in a way that is still entertaining without being offensive. In this overcrowded fall 2010 season of new shows, if it is possible to save this worthwhile show I and my circle of TV viewers would be happy.
I love the show and look forward to it each week. I think it is the best new series on any network! I wish you would give the show a chance…maybe another time slot is all it would take. Jimmy Smits is great in the role and the story lines are very thought provoking….please give the show a chance!!
What are you thinking? We love this series! Could the fact that it airs on a Friday night have anything to do with ratings etc. If we’re out we PVR this show and perhaps this is what others do as well. Jimmy Smits is fabulous in this role as he was in Cane which was also cancelled !
I am tired of the networks using shows as political propaganda, I watch two episodes and tuned out, sorry for Jimmy, he is a great actor.
please keep outlaw i watch it every week you took one of my show off the air kings please
saved outlawi like the people i love jimmy smits iam hook on the show i need that show to still be on the air iam a loyal jimmy smits fan la law nypd blue jimmy smits is sexy and hot i love lookibf ar him he make me smile PLEASE KEEP OUTLAW IAM BEGGING YOU NBC I NEED THE SHOW don’t do this to me leave outlaw
Love Jimmy Smits!! DO NOT CANCELE Give IT A chance
This show needs to stay on the air! It is an intelligent and interesting show that has an excellent plot and storyline. The characters on the show are a good mix and add depth and diversity! It is the BEST new show of the season!
my favorite new show of the season! Do not cancel!
What cancel this siow – its the best new show on. If it was another night other than Friday it would have greater ratings. Friday nights are active for families with activities outside of the home. We hope the show stays On!!