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What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the NBC television network, Shades of Blue stars Jennifer Lopez, Ray Liotta, Warren Kole, Drea de Matteo, Dayo Okeniyi, Vincent Laresca, Hampton Fluker, Sarah Jeffery, and Gino Anthony Pesi. The series follows Harlee Santos (Lopez) and her work “family” of Brooklyn detectives. Season two will find Harlee navigating her fractured relationship with Wozniak (Liota) as she struggles to conceal the fact that she killed her daughter’s father. Not only are Stahl (Kole) and the FBI scrutinizing their precinct, so is Internal Affairs Detective Verco (Dov Davidoff). Meanwhile, a former member of their crew, Julia Ayres (Anna Gunn) is running for mayor, which will bring her association with Harlee and Wozniak to the fore. The two will be blindsided, when Ayres’ corrupt connections pit them against the Mafia.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of Shades of Blue is averaging a 0.78 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.37 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 33% in the demo and down by 24% in viewership. Find out how Shades of Blue stacks up against other NBC TV shows.
On March 17, 2017, Shades of Blue was renewed for a third season, to debut on June 17, 2018 at 10:00pm. There will be no season four. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
In its first season, Shades of Blue debuted with strong ratings, and NBC renewed it after only five episodes aired. As the season progressed, the numbers declined. While season two got off to a disappointing start, the network decided to renew Shades of Blue for a third season anyway. Subscribe to be notified of any Shades of Blue updates.
4/4/2018 update: Shades of Blue has been cancelled by NBC. While there will be no season four, the network has announced the premiere date for the third and final season. Details here.
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What do you think? Are you glad that Shades of Blue has been renewed for a third season? Would you have been upset if this show had been cancelled, instead?
I’m so incredibly aggravated with the airinghouse of this show!!! When is it going to air again!!!????
And this season’s viewership will probably be even lower. What is NBC thinking? They hold the premiere up for so long that by the time they decide to deem the peons with a new episode no one cares anymore. They seem to have done the same thing with Mudnight, Texas. They are so busy pushing shows from the 80’s they seem to forget their new stuff. They finally got me back and then don’t air the two shows that I watch. I haven’t watched NBC since ER ended. No more must see TV for me. It went from just about… Read more »
I am … Thrilled … That the show is back for a 3rd season and I do hope they come back a…4thetc…As they say in tv land .. The Best Show must go on…..It has me on the edge of my seat, I do hope we’re getting a 2hrs esp.. And I luv the hole cast.. Excellanta..
When will the next season of Shades of Blue air???????
When will the next season of Shades of Blue air??????
NBC hasn’t announced a date yet.
Very complex and truly interesting show! I hope that NBC will most definitely bring it back! My husband & I love it!
Love this show so addictive just wish they would confirm an air date for season 3 please dont cancel one of the best cop shows in recent memory entire cast are great story line are captivating and so many twist to keep you hooked hurry and give us more!!!!
Love this show, just finished binge watching season 2… great actors, can’t wait for season 3, I’m on the edge of my seat… HURRY PLEASE
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I have been waiting and waiting for season 3 to start and can’t find any info on it except that it has been renewed.
This is one of my favorite shows and will be very disappointed if it ends up being cancelled.
The show and all the actors are great, they all do a fantastic job.
I’m starting to worry. I can’t find any info on when season 3 is premiering.
Please renew, to busy to watch during regular season, but I love it!, season 3!!!
Can’t wait for it to start. They have already taken to many good shows away, can’t take Shades of Blue away, love that show, bring it on!!!
I will be so upset if Shades of Blue doesn’t return Every time a good show comes along, it gets cancelled. Please return ❤