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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 couldn’t even make it through the first episode I thought it was bad.
Love the show Rebel. Great cast, great story line. Upset about cancelation.
Very good show, I hope it’s picked up again here or somewhere else!!
Very sorry Rebel is being cancelled. It was a great show. Hope another network picks it up.
One my favorite shows I am very sad to see it go ABC made a big mistake canceling Rebel. I hope its picked up by another station.
Do not Cancel REBEL IF SO WILL NOT WATCH NETWORK AGAIN. GREAT SHOW
I truly loved this show; so sorry to see it go. Please reconsider 1 more season.
Agree. We love the show, this kind of entertainment is sorely needed right now.
Terrible decision ABC. Please take another look and give Rebel a chance to succeed.
If not, I only hope a cable channel will pick up this “catchy “ series!
I am so disappointed to hear the show is canceled! It is one of my all-time favorites, excellent writing, superb acting, great cast, great storylines. Please keep it going on any other channel.
I love Rebel. To cancel it is ridiculous. Katey Sagal is brilliant along with supporting cast. Very entertaining. Please don’t cancel.
Yes, I hope that another network picks up Rebel! That is a great show! Im sooo disappointed that it was cancelled.
We love Rebel, so tired of getting interested in a show and then it’s cancelled. I hope it gets picked up somewhere else. I’m done with ABC
Please don’t cancel this show. I love the cast and am finding it very entertaining show. I record to make I don’t miss any
A great series that blows away so many other weak ones, but those get renewed! Why do intelligent and cleverly written dramas get kicked? Come on network execs, realize that many viewers want really GOOD series!