ABC won’t be making its official announcement until tomorrow but the axe has already fallen for midseason’s The Unusuals.
The dramady revolves around a dysfunctional but effective group of New York City cops. The series features the talents of Amber Tamblyn, Jeremy Renner, Harold Perrineau, Joshua Close, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Kai Lennox, Terry Kinney, Adam Goldberg, Ryan O’Nan, Ian Kahn, Kat Foster, Heather Burns, Robert Funaro, and George Aloi.
The ABC show debuted on April 8th to a disappointing 6.83 million viewers and a 2.1/6 rating/share of the 18-49 demographic. The following week, the numbers fell to 6.01 million and a 1.8/5. The network tried a different timeslot but the numbers were worse and subsequently fell to a terrible 4.74 million and a 1.4/4.
Though ABC really wanted to find a new cop drama, it became pretty clear that this one wasn’t going to be it. The network has opted to cancel The Unusuals rather than order a second year.
Their official schedule will be announced tomorrow but show creator Noah Hawley has already been informed that the show is dead.
He twittered, “Friends, just heard The Unusuals will not be back for a second season. Thanks for all your amazing support.” He later wrote, “It’s a tough loss.”
There are four episodes left in season one and ABC will begin airing them next week, on May 27th.
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Please, Please, do not cancel the show.
It is one of those programs that needs time to find it’s audience. Each character is unique and their idiosyncrasies are hilarious, and poignant at the same time.
Lastly… I’m so sick of “Cop” shows that I almost missed this one. Don’t let this go, it has been one I look forward to each week.
M
Please do not cancel. The Unusuals has become one of my new favorites.
this was literally my favourite show – i loved adam goldberg’s character and am very upset that i no longer get to see it each week – maybe it just got put out too late or had a bad time slot – either way it should have been given a second chance
NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yes, please do not cancel this great show! I was so disappointed when I found out it had been cancelled. I could not watch on the night of the program so I had my DVR record all the episodes. Now what am I supposed to do for good entertainment. I really liked the characters and enjoyed getting to know each one. I have a strange sense of humor too and so theirs fit right with mine. I shall miss it terribly!
Please reconsider and reinstate the show for its loyal viewers!
I wish they would reconsider – I loved this show and watched faithfully since it aired in April. I wish ABC would have given it more of a chance.
I think this show was a breath of fresh air . . . drama with a bit of comedy. ABC didn’t even give us a chance to really get involved with the characters and what a cast. I’m very disappointed that it has been cancelled.
Please DO NOT CANCEL this show. It really is different and def. refreshing. Characters are GREAT ! ! ! ! ! ! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RECONSIDER, DO NOT CANCEL
great show,something different
My husband and I love this show. It’s funny, has good storylines and the characters are great! I hope they reconsider the decision to cancel. It’s one of the best shows this season. Give it a chance to catch on with the viewers.
Very disappointing. I thought it was a great show.
It’s difficult to understand how ABC could be so stupid as to cancel The Unusuals. This was a fantastic show with a good script and a great cast. It was the highpoint of the TV week. Does anyone on network television have a clue as to what they’re doing anymore? We so admired ABC for putting this show on the air, and as soon as we got hooked and saw what an amazingly good show this was, we knew they would cancel it. God forbid they should let such a great show as this stay on. They seem to not… Read more »
One of the better shows in recent TV. Friends wasn’t popular during it’s first season and it became one of the longest running shows. Do the networks never learn?
Sure….Sure….Cancel a show which has some drama, humor and displays human emotions. Then bring out those STUPID, BRAINLESS reality shows. What a ripoff ABC. Wish FOX would pick it up!
The Unusuals was a really good, well-written show. Why would they cancel it so soon?? PUT IT BACK ON THE AIR!