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Fans furious over CBS Cancellations of Two Favorite Shows

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CBS has dealt a double blow to fans of crime dramas, announcing the cancellation of two popular shows in quick succession. Unsurprisingly, viewers were left stunned by the sudden news, expressing their shock on social media. Specifically, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, both spin-offs of the long-running series FBI, were given the axe. With the departure of both shows, will this decision pay off or end in disaster? 

CBS Hits Double Wammy

FBI: Most Wanted has been on the air for six seasons, concluding its current run without a renewal. Similarly, FBI: International, now in its fourth season, will also be ending. As a result of these cancellations, fans, mourning the loss of their favorite shows, stormed social media with an outpouring of shock and disappointment. CBS pulling the plug on these two spin-offs is a way to scale back its investment in the FBI franchise effectively. Due to this decision, viewers are left wondering what’s next for the network’s crime drama lineup. With the final episodes of these shows airing, fans prepare to say goodbye to these beloved characters and storylines they’ve grown to love over the years.

A Challenging Relationship Causes Series Cancellation

Although the original FBI series was recently renewed for three more seasons, keeping it on the air until 2027, CBS has opted to cancel its two spin-offs. Even with the show, which premiered in 2018, being a staple of the network’s lineup, it didn’t help either show avoid cancellation. It appears that Most Wanted and International getting canned stems from the challenging renewal negotiations between CBS and NBC Universal, the studio behind the FBI franchise.
Reportedly, the two parties have been engaged in contentious talks, potentially contributing to the demise of the two spin-offs. Moving forward, CBS will focus its resources on the original FBI series, which has proven to be a successful addition to its time slot. While the cancellation of the spin-offs marks a significant shift in its strategy, the network has left fans wondering about the franchise’s future. 

Reasons for Cancellations

CBS slashed the minimum guarantees for the main casts of FBI and Most Wanted, wanting to cut costs last year. Ultimately, the two shows were impacted by this decision but in different ways. Notably, International was less affected as it had a smaller and more diverse cast, comprising international actors. So, what was the motive behind the network’s decision? It wanted to broaden and optimize its budget.
Various factors, such as challenging renewal negotiations between CBS and NBC Universal, were reported as influences for Most Wanted‘s and International‘s cancellations. For the past few years, these talks had been ongoing, potentially leading to the network’s decision to drop the two spin-offs. While Most Wanted was canceled after six seasons for low ratings and a crowded crime drama schedule, International ended after four seasons for similar reasons, including potentially high production costs.
However, fans have noticed something questionable about the cancellations of these two popular crime dramas, Most Wanted and International. Notably, both shows received consistent ratings success with Most Wanted, now in its sixth season, winning its timeslot every episode this season. Likewise, International, in its fourth season, has shown similar success, often claiming the top spot or coming in second. Additionally, Most Wanted will air its final episodes as part of the current season. Meanwhile, International ends its run, with the remaining episodes airing before its conclusion. 

What Comes Next After Shocking News

The cancellation of Most Wanted and International is speculated as a business-driven move. Moreover, it’s suspected that CBS wanted to accomplish two things: streamline the FBI franchise and reduce costs associated with renewal negotiations with Universal Television, both shows’ production studio. Currently, CBS is focusing its attention on the original FBI series, following its renewal for three additional seasons.
Rumor has it that a new series called FBI: CIA is reportedly in the works. This show will involve the FBI and CIA, in a move that may be CBS’s way of potentially filling the gap left by the canceled shows. Yet, fans continue to express disappointment on social media, questioning if the cancellations were necessary. Nonetheless, the exact reasons are unclear, but it’s suspected that the network’s decision is part of a broader strategy to curate its content lineup. 
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David Gilbert is a poet and writer from Dayton Ohio, revealing themes of love and life to uncover the importance of self-discovery and self-recovery. Attending four years at Stivers School for the Arts with a focus on creative writing and receiving his Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree in English, David has learned his craft by understanding the significance of words to provoke fresh emotion and raw honesty.

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