It looks like the ride is over for Taxi Brooklyn. It’s been cancelled by NBC and won’t be returning for a second season this summer.
Taxi Brooklyn follows Cat Sullivan (Chyler Leigh), a tough NYPD Detective who doesn’t let a demotion to foot patrol stop her from trying to find her father’s killer. She finds an unlikely ally in Leo Romba (Jacky Ido), a taxi driver from Marseille. The rest of the cast includes James Colby, Jose Zuniga, Jennifer Esposito, Bill Heck, Ally Walker, and Raul Casso.
The series debuted last June 25th to an unimpressive 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.34 million viewers. The numbers didn’t improve over the course of the season which averaged a 0.9 rating in the demo and 5.0 million viewers.
The season finale of Taxi Brooklyn aired in September 2014 and there hasn’t been any official word from the network regarding the show’s fate. That’s certainly not a good sign, especially if viewers were hoping to see a second season this summer.
Late last year, executive producer Gary Scott Thompson indicated that things weren’t looking good and that they were “running out of time” — likely an indication that the cast contracts would soon expire. Earlier this year, he wrote that, “If history is any indication, we will probably never have official word” [on Taxi Brooklyn’s fate].
When reporting that Leigh had joined the pilot for Supergirl on CBS, TVLine noted that Taxi Brooklyn would not be returning to NBC for a second season.
NBC licensed the show from EuropaCorp Television so their costs are lower. EuropaCorp could potentially produce a second season and find another US outlet to air it but there’s been no word of that. Thompson has said that “it’s up to nbc.”
What do you think? Did you like the Taxi Brooklyn TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Would you watch a second season on another channel?
Taxi Brooklyn is a action packed great series. What is it with NBC dropping such an exciting series. Looking forward to a smarter group of people picking up Taxi Brooklyn and bringing a season 2 to the screen.
NBC is blowing it… You had something with Brooklyn Taxi… Instead you give us more bachelorette and bachelor in paradise. so sick of that drama… stop cancelling good shows please… so disappointed in your summer line up!!!
I just started watching this last night and am really enjoying it. I am not surprised they cancelling it, they seem to cancel all the good shows. Kat and Leo play off of each other so well. Hope somebody picks it up.
I love the show !!!! Really want to see what happens in season 2 , please bring it back!!
Bring it. Doit. Put it back on. I have watched every episode aired. I love that show.I only want to watch that show. Please put it back on
I LIKED TAXIE BROOKLYN, IT WAS GREAT LOVE SHOWS WITH NYC
CAN’T BELIEVE IT WAS CANCELLED
I LOVE JENNIFER ESPISITTO
Saw all show in 2 days – final left me speechless how brain dead you have to be to cancel this series it has all the reasons to attract attention and followers – the plot was good, the tension and comedy well met, acting and actors was spot on – I smell Capella setup all over this cancel thing!
I STARTED WATCHING THE FIRST SEASON ON NETFLIX ON SUNDAY. I FINISHED IT ON TUESDAY. THAT SAID I LOVED IT. REALLY HOPE THE SHOW CONTINUES. WELL, AT LEAST FOR THE NETFLIX VIEWERS. HATE WATCHING TV AND SCHEDULING MY TIME AROUND SHOWS. THATS WHY I LOVE NETFLIX AND AMAZON PRIME. TO WATCH SHOWS THAT IM INTERESTED AND DON’T HAVE TIME TO WATCH. YES, TIVO..PASS…
This show could be much better, if it had a believable script and better acting. No surprise that the ratings were low.
NBC seems to miss the point – This series was well acted – excellent cast – and a fast moving script that seemed effortless ! How could they cancel such a great series after only one series. I’ve seen horrible acting and flimsy scripts make it at least to two seasons! That’s why NBC has the lowest ratings of any of the main broadcasters – No faith, patience or insight!
liked the show, wish someone would pick it up
I love this show, with the cliff hanger at end of episode 12. I must know what happens, I hope the show gets picked up for another season
We love that show (my husband &I) and we were looking forward to watching it again this season. The show is very deferent, fun and it had the French element that made it interesting. Please bring it back.
Amazing that this show didn’t last. Nice blend of mystery, action, and a delightful relationship between Cat and Leo.
I loved that show and would love another channel to pick it up, or even hulu or netflix. I need at least one more season for closure.