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Rebel is one of the more surprising cancellations of this television season. ABC Signature President Jonnie Davis is the latest to speak out about the cancellation of the drama series after only four episodes into its season. It appears cancelling the Katey Sagal series was just as hard from the side of the studio.
Davis said the following about the decision made by ABC to cancel the series, per Deadline:
“We love Krista Vernoff, we made this incredible deal with her. There’s no better showrunner in town — and a creator by the way — and we were gut-punched about Rebel. We hoped that was going to get more time to fully find the audience, and if you’re reading the blogs right now, people love that show. We’re still licking our wounds on that one.”
Sagal and others have also spoken out publicly about the cancellation of Rebel. There is still hope the series could find a new home.
What do you think? Are you hoping that Rebel finds a new home after its first season ends?
I love this show. I can not believe it got cancelled. Bummer.
Can’t believe Rebel was canceled!!! WTH? I thought it was one of the beast shows I’ve seen in a while! PLEASE DONT CANCEL!!
Rebel is an awesome show! It definitely should continue with a second season and more! I am in awe of the cast! Cannot believe someone decided to cancel this show!
Rebel is the best new show on network television as many are terrible. Please keep this show on. Thanks
Cancelling REBEL has to be the stupidest decision that a TV executive can make. This show is the best legal comedy since Boston Legal or Ally Mc Beal and those shows lasted 5 seasons
Please please bring back Rebel….LOVE LOVE LOVE this show and its characters!!!
Rebel is a great show. I would love to see a season 2. Maybe another network can pick it up. We need more TV shows like this. Instead you keep stuff that shouldn’t be on TV. It is a wonderful cast. I am on the edge of my seat every week. I can’t wait to see another episode. She teaches people to fight what they believe in. I just love this show and would really love it to be Renewed. ABC you really don’t know what your doing. If you did you would renew and give it a season 2.
I love the show and cast members. I’m sad to hear of the cancellation but hopefully another network will pick it up.
Rebel was one of the better shows on tv. I can’t believe it was canceled.
The was really bad. That is why it was canceled after 4 episodes and that’s the truth. I watched 2 episodes with someone who was actually excited for this show. We couldn’t get through the second episode, we both gave up on the show. And honestly hoped it would be canceled it was that bad.
This is a fantastic show. Just another reason to un-plug & stick the middle finger to the networks.
Hey ABC, RETHINK THIS DECISION, you are making a big mistake by canceling REBEL! The characters, activism storyline . . . so refreshing. Please reconsider, this show deserves another season or two to grow its audience.
I love the show. The characters are fantastic. I cannot believe that it has been cancelled when ABC airs so many shows that have no substance. This show has women who aren’t afraid to be women and to fight for justice. Hoping ABC will reconsider the cancellation or some other network shows class and keeps it going.
Really? You cancelled Rebel. One of the few new shows I had set up to record.
Please don’t cancel Rebel it’s such a good show, we need good shows. PLEASE