ABC cancelled four series last week, and now Craig Erwich, President of ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, is revealing the reasoning behind dropping Rebel, For Life, American Housewife, and Mixed-ish.
Erwich said the following about the cancellation of the four shows, per Deadline:
“They are all unique shows who on their own specific timeline where they are creatively and with the audience. I can say that just because we are not ordering new seasons does not take anything away from the impact that these shows had creatively or how many fans they have on ABC. These are difficult business decisions but we are really proud of the runs that all of these shows had.”
As for Rebel, Erwich did speak about that series directly. The series was canceled after airing just four episodes. Katey Sagal, Erin Brockovich and Krista Vernoff all spoke out after the Thursday night series was cancelled. Erwich said the following about the still airing ABC series:
“Krista Vernoff is not just an amazing talent, she is a valued and beloved part of the Disney family. We gave Rebel a really considerable launch and a launch effort. It was a huge priority for us for midseason. One of the advantages of a stable schedule is, you can focus and platform new shows, which Rebel was a beneficiary of Unfortunately, it did not garner the audience that we needed it to do, so we had to make that decision.”
For Life is being shopped to other outlets, and the same could happen for Rebel.
What do you think? Do you wish ABC had kept these four shows for next season? Would you watch any of them on new homes if they are saved?
I loved Mixedish and American Housewife. I hope another network picks them up!!!
Rebel needs to find another home. I don’t what they were thinking about not giving this series a fair chance. Audience numbers are not basis alone, especially after only 4 episodes.
I love Rebel. Please pick it up on any network.
I will watch For Life on any outlet that picks it up. I am sad to see Mixed-ish go. My family and I enjoyed both of these shows.
Please please please don’t cancel Rebel!!! Even my husband really likes it.
Big mistake canceling a show before the first season is over REBEL is a good show I will Turning off my tv After Grey’s Anatomy and station 19
I love American house wife and rebel plz keep
How can you make a dicision after only 4 weeks. I was thrilled to finally find such an awesome show-FINALLY something different from the same old crap. Word of mouth would have built up a following. I know there are people writing to other networks which I hope will pick up Rebel.
Please don’t cancel Rebel, it’s a great show.
I liked Rebel -you didn’t even give it a chance
How do you expect us to get invested in a show if you pull the plug immediately… Geez!
I think Rebel is a great show and would watch it if it gets picked up elsewhere. Am very bummed to hear it’s cancelled. Great cast and sucks me in right away.
I will watch American Housewife if a new season is aired on another network.
Please don’t cancel those shows, especially Rebel
Rebel is one of the best new shows I have seen so far. Great cast, great time slot, and great stories. What is this crap about garnering an audience? Who garners a audience with just 4 episodes? Someone please pick this up and I will definitely be watching.
I didn’t want to watch Rebel but I tried it. Was never a fan of MWC but Rebel is awesome. Should not of been canceled!! Nor should For Life