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When will the lying end? Has the Shades of Blue TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on NBC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Shades of Blue season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
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 really love this show Shades of Blue. The cast is perfect and Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta work so well together that makes this show so exciting. Great writers! I’ve would of been very upset if this show was cancelled. Not to many good shows on anymore. Need to know when it’s coming back please. Woohoo Season 3. CANNOT WAIT!
I love this show so much! Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta and the rest of the cast are fantastic and work so well with each other. I’m very happy that this is being renewed can’t wait for it to come back.
This is my show !!!! I’m so glad there will be a season 3 cause season 2 ended in I can’t even say I was in shock!!!! What a Rush!!!!
Yes….please renew
Love shades of blue, when does season 3 start, can’t wait!
Love the show, when does season 3 start!
Love this show and all the actors and actresses! They all are what makes this show great. Fast paced keeps you guessing at times good storyline so happy it’s renewed
Love the show. Thanks nbc for renewing it for season 3.
I am so thrilled that they are renewed. My husband and I love this show. Ray Liotta and jlo make it happen… thank you NBC!!!!!!!!!!
Love this show. Best show on TV by far.
Thank you for renewing the show love to show it cannot end like this we definitely need a third season thank you NBC!!!
Great show we love it. Sure happy gor season 3.
Thank goodness this show has been renewed for another season!
What an absolute disgrace these ratings are, and how low will they go before the season is over? It boggles the mind. Will ABC renew American Crime, who ratings are even more putrid? How low are these Networks willing to stoop, and why are there only a few of us speaking out about it?
I enjoy the show. I hope they don’t cancel it…
It’s already renewed. JLo confirmed on twitter after the second episode. They will shoot next week and season 3 will have only 10 episodes.
Waiting with bated breath. Do we know when?