Why were Star and Lethal Weapon cancelled? Recently, FOX boss Charlie Collier discussed the network’s decision to end both TV shows after three seasons, Deadline reports.
A drama series, Star follows the story of three talented young female singers and their rise to fame. The cast includes Queen Latifah, Brandy Norwood, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, and Brittany O’Grady. Meanwhile, Lethal Weapon is a series adaptation of the film franchise and stars Damon Wayans and Seann William Scott as two very different kinds of detectives who are paired together by the LAPD.
During FOX‘s upfronts, Collier explained the network’s decision to cancel both Lethal Weapon and Star. For the latter, Collier said it was a matter of prioritizing Empire:
We looked at our priorities and were trying to prioritize giving Empire the send-off it deserves. The move [of Empire] to 9pm, made it a challenge because Star was always the lead-out from Empire and obviously we don’t have the 10pm hour, so it was another tough choice in a year where we were prioritizing Empire and obviously some of the other shows that we’ve put on the schedule.”
Meanwhile, Lethal Weapon was always on the edge of cancellation. This season, Seann William Scott joined the cast after Clayne Crawford was fired by FOX. Then, Damon Wayans announced he was leaving the series only to sign on for more episodes. Given the show’s declining ratings, Collier said Lethal Weapon “was unfortunately on the other side (of the bubble).”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Lethal Weapon and/or Star? Would you have watched another season?
Would still watch lethal weapon but want clayne Crawford back!
Lethal Weapon was a great show .The addition of Sean William Scott was smart.I loved the chemistry between Damon Wayons and Scott.I wish Fox would reconsider or another network picks it up. Maybe Netflix.
I’m disappointed that they cancelled Lethal Weapon. When they fired Riggs, I figured the show was over but I was pleasantly surprised with the new character who replaced him. I even found after a few episodes that I liked the show even better with Cole. I didn’t think that was possible consider when (in my mind) I didn’t think the series could go on without Riggs. The only way I could see the show continuing was to just hire somebody, call him Riggs and just continue the show as if nothing had happened. But between the good story writing and… Read more »
Star was a very good show with real issue relevent to today, not a good decision Fox!! My favorite show and you leaving alot of unanswered questions.
Please, Please don’t cancel Lethal Weapon!!!
Give Seann a chance. He and Damon are VERY ENTERTAINING together.
RECONSIDER PLEASE!!!
Yes I would definitely watched more seasons. Every time I start watching a series it gets canceled. I’m going to start just watching Netflix
PLEASE bring Lethal Weapon back…Always looked forward to this show
Yes I would have watch another season for both
shows because it leave you in wonder wonderland
Not knowing what happen ?????,
Both shows are very good but it doesn’t surprise me that they are getting cancelled it’s been a ongoing things to cancel good shows and keep the bad ones
Lethal Weapon was one of my favourite shows. I’m disappointed that the station has cancelled it. I was losing interest in Star. I thought it would be cancelled.
I am totally not looking forward to the new season with Lethal Weapon not running. So very sorry to see the show go. It was great entertainment to me and my family on Tuesday nights. Empire is not my kind of entertainment! Shame on Collier
Please do not cancel Leathal Weapon..I love this show
Lethal Weapon was GREAT in S1& S2. Lost interest when they dismissed Crawford (Riggs) under a cloud of scandal. Why would they kick the best part if the show? SWS is one if my favorites (thinking about The Rundown) but still couldn’t bring myself to watch. I was #TeamRiggs.
CC got himself fired. I don’t understand what people don’t get. He was always yelling and cursing on set. Warner Bros fired him. When DW did his thing in Twitter that was long after the decision to let CC go. Does everybody get it now?!?!
As usual…dumped a GREAT SHOW “Lethal Weapon” with Riggs for a dud…. “Empire” Fox is on a decline!!!!
I knew Lethal Weapon would be cancelled when they fired “Riggs”. Worst mistake they ever made. He was the whole show.
Agreed
Don’t you understand the reason CC got fired was because he had to be reprimanded twice, for yelling and cursing. Warner Bros studio and any other studio don’t put up with stuff like that. It’s pretty plain and simple.